Türkiye’s opposition is now a shell of its former self
It feels like a long time since the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Türkiye defeated the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2024 local elections, triggering a domestic political shockwave. Ever since, it has faced turbulence, with its leaders either deposed or imprisoned. Özgür»»»
Turkish opposition set for showdown over leadership ballot forced by court
ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) was set for a tug-of-war after backers of its ousted leader petitioned on Wednesday to hold fresh elections to replace his court-appointed replacement. An Ankara court in May annulled the CHP’s 2023 leadership election, citing alle»»»
World leaders hail Qatar’s key role in US-Iran breakthrough
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s diplomatic efforts have drawn widespread international praise following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with world leaders crediting the State of Qatar and other mediators for facilitating a breakthrough seen as a potential tur»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: EU Parliament is having a laugh again. Sanctions gun turns to Turkish justice minister Gurlek
On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»
Erdoğan to Guterres: Türkiye backs continued UN missions in Syria
Ankara, June 15 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed the importance of continued activities of UN missions in Syria during a phone call Monday with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating that Türkiye will continue to provide necessary support in this regard, Turkish state »»»
World leaders back US-Iran deal as Tehran hails ‘new phase’ for Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the proper implementation of the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States could mark the beginning of “a new phase” for both Iran and the wider Middle East, as governments around the world welcomed the agreement and voiced ho»»»
World leaders praise Qatar for role in US-Iran agreement
Doha, Qatar: As international leaders welcomed the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, most of them praised the role played by Qatar in supporting the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving this understanding. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»
Turkiye’s Erdogan, Israel’s Netanyahu trade genocide barbs
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Benjamin Netanyahu of “following the path of Hitler” on Thursday after the Israeli leader alleged he was an “antisemitic dictator” who had committed a “genocide” against the Kurds. The relationship between Israel and Turkiye has nosedived sin»»»
Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey
BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»
Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey
BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»
The return of the Silk Road as the “C6”, a key geopolitical link between Europe and Asia
There is a map that used to hang in the offices of Soviet central planners in Moscow, showing the five republics of Central Asia as a single administrative unit — roads pointing inward toward Russia, railways terminating at Russian junctions, pipelines flowing north. The region was designed, quite »»»
Erdrogan Says Turkey’s Security Begins in Beirut While Beirut Officials Blame Resistance for Confronting Israeli War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance is targeting Israeli occupation forces in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon with volleys of rockets and artillery shells: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Erdogan: Turkey's security begins from Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon have started to represent a threat to Turkey. "Turkey's security does not begin in Hatay, but rather in Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut. We will not allow a fait accompli in our brotherly countries, and w»»»
Erdogan: Israel's Attacks on Syria, Lebanon Threaten Türkiye Too
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also threaten Türkiye, adding Israel's "aggression" posed a threat to the whole world and must be stopped. Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan also said the»»»
Erdogan says Israel’s attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkiye too
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also threaten Turkiye, adding Israel’s “aggression” posed a threat to the whole world and must be stopped. Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Erdogan als»»»
Venezuela leader to meet Erdogan on surprise Istanbul visit
ISTANBUL: Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday after arriving in Istanbul on a surprise visit, officials said. Rodriguez, who has led Venezuela since US forces captured former socialist president Nicolas Maduro in January, arrived »»»
Outgoing Mossad chief oversaw expansion of covert operations against Iran and Hezbollah, report says
LONDON: Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea transformed Israel’s spy agency into a force capable of influencing conflicts across multiple fronts in the Middle East, according to a wide-ranging report published by the Jerusalem Post as he concluded his five-year tenure. The report, published on Satur»»»