Powerful 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Dozens Injured Amid Widespread Panic
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul, sending shockwaves through Turkey’s most populous city.
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Turkey Opposition Calls for Boycott of Pro-Erdogan Media Over Protest Coverage
Turkey’s opposition leaders are urging citizens to boycott pro-Erdogan media outlets after accusations that they failed to adequately cover recent…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Imprisoned Pending Trial on Corruption Charges
Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul and a prominent political opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been imprisoned…
Protests Intensify in Turkey Following Detention of Istanbul Mayor
Protests have escalated across Turkey in response to the detention of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Muslim prayers held in the iconic Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years
Muslim prayers have been held in iconic Hagia Sophia after the reconversion of the Istanbul landmark into a mosque earlier…
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee appears as Turkish court opens trial of 20 Saudi nationals
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee told a court the Washington Post columnist was lured to his death at Saudi Consulate through “a…
Saudi crown prince MBS pressures ex-intel official’s family over documents
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks access to sensitive documents that are in Saad al-Jabri’s possession, sources say.
Judge rules to keep five people in jail over Ghosn escape
Judge in Turkey has ruled to keep five suspects in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan…
Turkey considers oil exploration under Libya deal
Turkey considering to begin oil exploration in eastern Mediterranean within 4 months under a deal signed with Libya that was…
Volunteer in Turkey uses 3D printers to produce PPE
Volunteer collective using a network of 3D printers to produce much-needed protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis in Turkey.
KSA abolishes flogging as punishment
KSA Supreme Court said that decision is part of reforms pushed by King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed…
Turkish authorities blocks Saudi,Emirati state news websites
Turkish authorities blocked Saudi and United Arab Emirates state news websites days after the Saudi Arabia blocked several Turkish state…
Turkish govt imposes 48-hour curfew in major cities to curb coronavirus
Turkish government has placed restrictions in 31 provinces across the nation but bakeries, pharmacies and health facilities to remain open.
Turkey acquits 9 over alleged role in Gezi Park protests
Turkish court has acquitted nine leading activists accused of terror charges over their involvement in Istanbul’s Gezi park protests.
Asli Erdogan acquitted in terror case
Asli Erdogan acquitted in terror case,she had been arrested in 2016 as part of an investigation into alleged links to…