In a dramatic escalation of Turkeyâs political crackdown, three more opposition mayors â Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman, Zeydan Karalar of Adana, and Muhittin Bocek of Antalya â 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 Imamogluâs 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 Erdoganâs 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 CHPâs presidential candidate, and his arrest sparked Turkeyâs largest protests in a decade. Observers warn of further instability if the crackdown continues.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotts court hearing citing 'unlawful' change of venue
The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.
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Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to continuing uranium enrichment as talks with European powers loom in Istanbul on JulyâŻ25. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that despite the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranâs nuclear facilities, the nationâs atomic program remains a symbol of "national pride" and nonânegotiable sovereignty.
Simultaneously, Iranâs Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed acceptance of a technical delegation from the IAEA in the coming weeks to discuss future cooperation modalitiesâbut 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 JCPOAâs "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 â the famed Black Sea resort city â and its nearby Sirius technological and athletic hub. At least one woman was killed and another seriously injured when drone debris fell in Sochiâs 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. Moscowâs 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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Turkey has unveiled the Tayfun Block-4, its first hypersonic ballistic missile, at the IDEF 2025 Defence Fair in Istanbul. Developed by Roketsan, the 800-km range missile boasts extreme speed, maneuverability, and strategic strike capabilitiesâtargeting command centers, air defenses, and infrastructure. The reveal comes amid growing tensions in Syria, where Turkey backs Al-Sharaa against Israeli airstrikes. With this missile, Ankara signals a major leap in regional military power, escalating fears of a broader confrontation involving Israel, Turkey, and the U.S.
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As global tensions rise, Iran hosts trilateral nuclear talks with Russia and Chinaâjust days before a critical summit with European powers in Istanbul. The U.S., once central to negotiations, now watches from the sidelines as Tehran rejects direct dialogue. With the 2015 nuclear deal hanging by a thread and âsnapbackâ sanctions looming, the geopolitical stakes have never been higher.
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Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow from Turkey to Syria started
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.
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Turkey is battling catastrophic wildfires amid deadly heat waves and alleged human negligence. With 17 lives lost â including volunteer firefighters â and over 100 suspects facing prosecution, questions mount over the government's preparedness and accountability. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as blazes rage across Turkey, Bulgaria, and Albania. Is this a natural disaster, or a man-made crisis spiraling out of control?
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Turkey is battling deadly wildfires across multiple provinces, with two fatalities confirmed and over 200 homes destroyed. The blazes, burning for seven straight days, have taken a sinister turn after a group calling itself âChildren of Fireâ claimed responsibility for coordinated arson attacks in six cities. The group, allegedly linked to the banned Kurdish militant organization PKK, says it started the fires as part of a political campaign.
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Wildfires rage across Turkey, forcing over 50,000 evacuations in five regions, including Izmir. Fanned by strong winds, the fires have devastated villages and forests, with emergency teams battling the blaze. As summers grow hotter and drier due to climate change, Turkey faces an escalating wildfire crisis. Watch dramatic footage and updates from the frontlines of this environmental disaster.
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Turkey has officially entered the Syrian civil war after Damascus requested assistance to combat terror groups and stabilize the south. Ankara will provide military training, consultancy, and armoured vehicles to support Syrian forces. This comes amid escalating Druze-Bedouin violence in Sweida and Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military assets. Turkeyâs move, framed as a push for regional stability, heightens fears of a broader confrontation with Israel. Ankara backs Syriaâs sovereignty while accusing Israeli actions of destabilizing southern Syria and provoking wider conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that critical Russia-Ukraine peace talks are set for Wednesday in Turkey. As the war drags on and battlefield realities shift, questions loom large over what Zelensky might concedeâand what Moscow might demand. With Ukraine's military under relentless assault and Russian forces pushing deeper, the stakes for this diplomatic meeting couldn't be higher. The world watches anxiously: Will this be a real step toward peace or just another failed negotiation? All eyes now turn to Ankara as Western allies grow restless, humanitarian crises deepen, and Ukraine faces increasing pressure to admit the truth about the shifting balance on the ground.
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