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Business & EconomyTurkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Turkish Airlines has finalized a major order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, comprises 100 firm orders for the 737-8 model and an option for 50 more.
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PoliticsCanada Silent on Turkey's LGBTQ+ Crackdown Amid Trade Talks
Canada's government has not condemned Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations, unlike several European nations. This silence comes as Canada negotiates a potential trade deal with Ankara, while Turkish authorities have detained activists and raided LGBTQ+ groups.
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Fidan Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Syria During Damascus Visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking to destabilize Syria during a visit to Damascus. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated Damascus remains committed to a diplomatic solution. The comments followed Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur Air Base.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey detains 16 in Izmir LGBTQ+ operation
An Izmir court ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people as part of the 'My Family Is Safe' operation. The operation, coordinated by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, targeted LGBT individuals and organisations, with reports of differing arrest numbers nationwide.
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PoliticsJournalist İrem Delice jailed in Turkey over 'Erdoğan died' report
Journalist İrem Delice has been jailed in Turkey after a social media post by her newspaper, Aydın Denge, with the headline 'Erdoğan passed away' referred to a local woman named Gülşen Erdoğan. The Committee to Protect Journalists states Turkey's disinformation law is being used to criminalise journalism.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineTurkey Summons Ukraine Ambassador After Black Sea Ship Attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine's Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov after two Turkish-operated commercial vessels were attacked in the Black Sea. The first vessel was targeted on August 26, and a second ship sent to tow it was attacked the following day.
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Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' amid arrest warrant bid
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" in response to Turkey seeking an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged "genocide". The exchange escalates tensions between the two nations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
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