Istanbul
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.
Trump has betrayed the Iranian people, but it's not too late to topple the regime - editorial
UAE urges Iran talks as US deploys warships and Tehran signals openness to negotiations
Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Steve Witkoff meet in Israel as US looks to revive talks with Iran
Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia
Ukraine says it is pushing to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to bring home 1,200 Ukrainians.
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
The cub was discovered after a tip-off on a veterinary clinic holding the cub in the Tuzla district.
Turkey court orders arrest of Istanbul's jailed mayor for 'political espionage'
Turkey intensifies its crackdown on dissent as a court orders the new arrest of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over alleged ‘political espionage.’
Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan
The Taliban denies accusations of sheltering insurgents and says Pakistan's military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.
Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure
Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.
Turkey orders detention of Istanbul district mayor, others in corruption probe, state media says
The police carried out early morning raids at 72 locations to seize documents and detain suspects on charges including embezzlement, bribery, and tender rigging, according to TRT Haber.
Turkey’s ruling party hopes to ‘decapitate’ opposition - analysis
Police clashed with CHP supporters in Istanbul as Erdogan’s government banned protests and moved to tighten control over Turkey’s opposition.
Turkey detains defense firm Assan Group executives in military espionage probe
Turkish authorities detained the two on suspicion of military espionage and membership in the network of the US-based cleric accused of orchestrating a 2016 coup.
Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'
The lawyer from Turkey's main opposition figure, who is also jailed like the mayor, denounced that he faces "entirely fabricated" charges.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Oya Budak’s death marks the 207th case of femicide in Turkey this year, according to women’s rights organizations.
