Turkey

Clashes Erupt in Istanbul Following Controversy Over Satirical Magazine Cartoon Allegedly of Holy Prophet ————————— Violent clashes broke out Monday in Istanbul after the publication of a controversial cartoon in the satirical magazine LeMan, which authorities say insulted religious values,…

Firefighters in Turkiye battling wildfires for second day ————————————— Firefighters in Turkey continue to combat wildfires for a second consecutive day in the western province of Izmir, as strong winds intensify the blazes, Arab News reported. The fires, burning in…

Turkey Arrests Five Opposition Mayors Amid Corruption Probe —————————– Turkish police arrested five mayors from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) early Wednesday, along with 17 others, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in CHP-run municipalities, Arab…

One dead, dozens injured as earthquake jolts Turkey’s Marmaris —————————– A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris region in southwestern Turkey early Tuesday, resulting in the death of a teenager and injuring dozens, Arab News reported. The 14-year-old girl died…

Archaeologists in Türkiye have revived a 5,000-year-old bread recipe after unearthing a charred loaf at the Kulluoba Bronze Age site near Eskişehir, Arab News reported. The flat, pancake-shaped bread (12cm diameter) was preserved under a 3,300 BC house threshold, likely…

Turkish authorities have detained 28 Afghan migrants in separate operations across multiple cities, transferring them to deportation centers for legal processing, Khaama Press reported. In Sivas, 22 undocumented Afghan nationals were arrested in three coordinated police raids, alongside six Turkish…

Over 15,000 attendees from 80 countries gathered at WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2025, where AI’s transformative role in e-commerce dominated discussions, Anadolu Agency reported. The event featured 200+ speakers across three stages (Future Commerce, Masterclass, and Case Study), highlighting AI’s impact on…

Turkish intelligence has dismantled a sophisticated Chinese espionage ring operating in Turkey, which used fake mobile towers known as IMSI-catchers to eavesdrop on Uyghurs and Turkish officials, Middle East Eye reported. Seven Chinese suspects were arrested, with devices found in…

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is undergoing its most extensive restoration in years to protect the nearly 1,500-year-old UNESCO-listed landmark from earthquake damage, The Guardian reported. Architect Hasan Fırat Diker leads the project, focusing on strengthening the grand central dome…

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle after four decades of conflict with Turkey, Arab News reported. Founded by Abdullah Ocalan in the late 1970s, the PKK’s insurgency since 1984 caused over…