Thousands Protest In Istanbul Over Turkish President Erdogan's Main Rival- Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest
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Thousands Protest In Istanbul Over Turkish President Erdogan's Main Rival- Mayor Imamoglu’s Arrest
Ekrem Imamoglu arrested on corruption and terror links, sparking mass protests in Istanbul.
The opposition-backed mayor was detained days before his expected 2028 presidential candidacy announcement.
Protesters clashed with riot police as authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations and restricted social media.
CHP’s leader slammed the arrest as a political coup, while Erdogan’s government denied interference.
Imamoglu vowed to fight for fundamental rights and freedoms. Tensions escalate as Turkey’s political opposition unites against government crackdowns ahead of crucial elections.
In a dramatic escalation of Turkey’s political crackdown, three more opposition mayors — Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman, Zeydan Karalar of Adana, and Muhittin Bocek of Antalya — have been arrested in sweeping early-morning raids. All are members of the main opposition party, CHP, which has faced a wave of detentions following Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s imprisonment in March. The mayors are accused of bribery, bid-rigging, and organized crime, though exact charges remain undisclosed. The arrests come amid mounting criticism of President Erdogan’s government, with critics claiming the detentions are politically motivated attempts to weaken the CHP ahead of future elections. Imamoglu, now jailed, has since been nominated as the CHP’s presidential candidate, and his arrest sparked Turkey’s largest protests in a decade. Observers warn of further instability if the crackdown continues.
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More than 2,800 swimmers cross continents in Istanbul’s Bosphorus event
Thousands of swimmers crossed the Bosphorus on Sunday as Istanbul hosted the 37th Intercontinental Swimming Race, an annual event linking Asia and Europe in open water.
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Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul
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Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to continuing uranium enrichment as talks with European powers loom in Istanbul on July 25. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that despite the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the nation’s atomic program remains a symbol of "national pride" and non‑negotiable sovereignty.
Simultaneously, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed acceptance of a technical delegation from the IAEA in the coming weeks to discuss future cooperation modalities—but clarified they will not inspect nuclear sites or facilities.
European leaders from the UK, France, and Germany are set to press for an extension or activation of the JCPOA’s "snapback" sanctions mechanism unless Iran makes verifiable concessions, including limiting enriched uranium stockpiles and resuming full cooperation with inspectors. Tehran insists that any renewed US engagement must begin with rebuilding trust and rejecting military covert agendas
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In a dramatic escalation, Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on southern Russia, targeting Sochi — the famed Black Sea resort city — and its nearby Sirius technological and athletic hub. At least one woman was killed and another seriously injured when drone debris fell in Sochi’s central streets.
Meanwhile, another UAV slammed into an oil terminal in Sirius, triggering emergency evacuations of students and tourists. Local sources described scenes of chaos, with air raid sirens blaring and as many as 20 explosions echoing across the city. This latest strike comes on the heels of Russia and Ukraine's third round of peace talks in Istanbul, which failed to secure a ceasefire. Moscow’s proposal for brief humanitarian truces and a major POW exchange involving 1,200 prisoners each was met with skepticism from Kyiv. Tensions remain sky-high as drone warfare escalates far from the battlefield, threatening Russian civilians and infrastructure.
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Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August
During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also addressed a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by First Lady Emine Erdogan, has arrived in Tianjin, China, for the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council summit. This marks Erdogan’s first visit to China in five years, amid growing strategic and economic ties between Ankara and Beijing. During the summit, Erdogan is expected to hold high-level bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other key world leaders. Turkish ministers, including the Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler, are also part of the delegation. The visit signals Turkey’s expanding influence in Asia and its commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with China.
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Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest
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Turkey's CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison
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