Terror suspect killed in shootout after suicide bombing in Turkey

Erdogan's Controlling AK Party Dealt Major Blow in Local Elections

Erdogan's Controlling , AK Party Dealt Major Blow , in Local Elections. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the nation's main opposition party. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the nation's main opposition party. CNN reports that the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) claimed victories in a number of key cities, including Ankara and Istanbul. The election for city mayors, district mayors and other local level officials saw President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party lose the popular vote for the first time since 2002. The losses come nearly one year after Erdogan narrowly won re-election in May, securing a close runoff vote victory over opposition leader Kemal Killicdaroglu. The losses come nearly one year after Erdogan narrowly won re-election in May, securing a close runoff vote victory over opposition leader Kemal Killicdaroglu. According to Turkey's High Electoral Council, preliminary results showed the CHP wining 35 out of 81 municipalities, which includes 14 out of 30 of the country's urban areas. State broadcaster TRT said Erdogan's main political rival in the CHP, Ekrem Imamoglu, was reelected as the mayor of Istanbul, earning 51.1% of the vote. The period of one-man rule is over today, Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP Mayor of Istanbul, via CNN. As we celebrate our victory, we send a resounding message to the world: the decline of democracy ends now. Istanbul stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of democratic values in the face of rising authoritarianism, Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP Mayor of Istanbul, via CNN. Other major CHP victories were scored in Ankara, where incumbent mayor Mansur Yavas won 60.4% of the vote, and in Izmir, where Cemil Tugay secured 48.9% of the vote. Other major CHP victories were scored in Ankara, where incumbent mayor Mansur Yavas won 60.4% of the vote, and in Izmir, where Cemil Tugay secured 48.9% of the vote. CNN reports that the most recent elections came amid an economic downturn that has persisted despite Erdogan's adoption of more mainstream economic policies.

Turkey Elections: President Erdogan Faces Colossal Defeat As Opposition Wins Mayor Polls| Oneindia

Turkey's main opposition party clinched major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's AK Party. Ekrem Imamoglu secured Istanbul while Mansur Yavas won Ankara, marking a historic defeat for Erdogan in his stronghold cities. This setback signals growing discontent with Erdogan's leadership amidst economic challenges. #Erdogan #Turkeyelections #RecepTayyipErdogan #EkremImamoglu #TurkeyMayorPolls #Turkeynews #Turkeyupdates #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Istanbul welcomes Hamas and Egypt to conduct important talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a day of conducting important talks.

Hamas leader Haniyeh to hold talks with Turkey's Erdogan

Iran Attacks Israel: Blinken Speaks with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Amid Looming Crisis| Oneindia News

Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's defence and emphasized diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis. The situation remains tense, with Israel assessing its response. #iranattacksisrael #iranisrael #iranisraellivenow #iranisraelwarfootage #iranisraelyudh #israeliranyudh #iranisraelconflic #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.103~GR.122~

Turkey cable car collision leaves one dead, 10 injured and scores stranded mid-air | Oneindia

Tragedy struck near Turkey's bustling tourist hub of Antalya as a cable car cabin tragically collided with a damaged pole, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries. The catastrophic incident unfolded around 6pm local time on Friday, causing passengers to plummet to the ground when the cabin burst open upon impact. Among the injured were reportedly two children, adding to the gravity of the situation. #TurkeyCableCarAccident #TurkeyCableCar #Tunektepecablecar #TurkeyAccident #AntalyaCableCarAccident #CableCarCollides #AntalyaTurkeyCableCarAccident #TurkeyNews #AntalyaNews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Turkey cable car accident: Scores still stranded high above mountain

One cable car hit a pole on Friday afternoon, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below.

Sweden Officially Joins NATO Military Alliance

Sweden Officially Joins, NATO Military Alliance. On March 7, Sweden officially joined NATO, ending centuries of neutrality. CNBC reports that after almost two years since first applying, Sweden has become the military alliance's 32nd member. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the news, saying that Sweden was “taking its rightful place at our table.”. Sweden’s accession makes NATO stronger, Sweden safer, and the whole Alliance more secure. I look forward to raising their flag at NATO HQ on Monday, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, via CNBC. Earlier this week, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington to deliver the final documents. . CNBC reports that Sweden's previous policy of neutrality dates back to the Napoleonic wars. In order to join the military alliance, all existing members must approve any new members, which ultimately delayed the process of Sweden's accession. Both Hungary and Turkey opposed Sweden's bid to join the alliance, citing varying reasons for delaying their approval. Both Hungary and Turkey opposed Sweden's bid to join the alliance, citing varying reasons for delaying their approval. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the country opposed Sweden joining NATO based on its criticism of the state of democracy in Hungary. Turkey opposed Sweden's bid based on claims that the country was too tolerant of groups viewed as security threats to the Turkish government.