BBC pundits analyse Turkey's "horrendous" own goal against Portugal

Locals survey destruction wreaked by Portugal wildfires

Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires

The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities.

WATCH: State of calamity declared as Portugal's fires continue to escalate

Thousands of firefighters remained on the front lines, working tirelessly to control more than 100 wildfires raging across northern Portugal.

Thousands of firefighters battle ongoing blazes in Portugal

Emergency services have reported 90 active incidents in mainland Portugal, with 17 fires currently raging and 60 approaching their end stages.

Portugal declares 'state of calamity' as wildfires rage out of control

Turkey attempts to skewer Germany by regulating döner kebab market

Turkey wants döner kebabs registered so that it has the same protected EU status as Serrano ham from Spain and Neapolitan pizza.

American activist killed by Israeli fire buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza

Erdogan Backs Zelensky Over Putin: Turkey Demands Crimea’s Return and Backs Kyiv’s Sovereignty

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again voiced strong support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasising Turkey's stance on the return of Crimea to Ukraine. Speaking at the Fourth Crimea Platform Leaders Summit, Erdogan reiterated that Turkey has never recognized Russia's annexation of Crimea and views the return of the region to Ukrainian control as a matter of international law. Highlighting the importance of upholding the rights of Crimean Tatars, Erdogan expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Abdulcemil Kirimoglu for their efforts in organising the summit, which marks the 80th anniversary of the expulsion of Crimean Tatars. As global tensions rise, Erdogan's firm position underscores Turkey's commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty while navigating complex geopolitical relationships. #Erdogan #ErdoganPutin #ErdoganRussiaUkraineWar #ErdoganBacksKyiv #ErdoganCrimeaAnnexation #Zelensky #Putin #Turkey #Ukraine #Crimea #InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #Geopolitics #CrimeanTatars #Summit2024 #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #TurkeySupportsUkraine #GlobalTensions ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.334~

Who is Saliha Aybiyik? Iran Terror Attacker Killed In High Profile Assassination in Turkey | Details

In a bold and decisive operation, Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has neutralized a prominent PKK leader responsible for orchestrating terror attacks in Iran. The high-profile militant, Saliha Aybiyik, aka Nujiyan Amed, was taken out in a targeted strike in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region. This marks a significant blow to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been locked in a deadly conflict with Turkey for decades. Watch to learn more about this high-stakes counter-terrorism move and its potential impact on regional security. #TurkeyStrikes #PKK #CounterTerrorism #IranAttacks #MIT #NujiyanAmed #Terrorism #MiddleEastCrisis #Iraq #Kurdistan ~PR.274~ED.103~HT.318~GR.125~

How Turkey's Alliance with Egypt and Syria Could Shift the Middle East Balance Against Israel?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has stirred up controversy by calling for an Islamic alliance to counter Israel's expansionist policies. This demand comes after a Turkish-American woman was reportedly killed by Israeli troops during a protest against settlement expansion in the West Bank. Erdoğan’s remarks, made at an Islamic schools’ event near Istanbul, accuse Israel of arrogance, banditry, and state terrorism. With recent diplomatic efforts to improve ties with Egypt and Syria, is Erdoğan building a coalition to challenge Israel’s influence? Explore the implications of this bold call for solidarity and what it means for regional politics. #Erdoğan #IslamicAlliance #IsraelExpansion #MiddleEastPolitics #Turkey #IsraelConflict #DiplomaticTensions #TurkeyEgyptSyria #RegionalCoalition #BreakingNews #GlobalPolitics