Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party called "a coup attempt against our next president."
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, of the Republican People's Party (CHP), faces two separate investigations that also include charges of leading a crime organisation, bribery and tender rigging.
Imamoglu's party was poised within days to name him its challenger to Erdogan, who has run Türkiye for more than two decades. The two-term mayor is widely seen as competitive in any future poll.
In a video he shared on his X account, Imamoglu said he would not give up and would continue standing straight in the face of pressure.
According to a statement by the Istanbul prosecutor's office on the first investigation, a total of 100 people including journalists and businessman are suspected to be involved in the criminal activities related to certain tenders awarded by the municipality.
It said that a second investigation charged Imamoglu and six others with aiding the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which deemed a terrorist organisation by Türkiye and its Western allies.
The detention came a day after Istanbul University annulled Imamoglu's degree, which if upheld would block him from running in presidential elections. The next vote is set for 2028 but it must come earlier if Erdogan wants to run again.
The Istanbul governor's office decided to ban all meetings and protests in the city for four days.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli Victory and Martyrs' Day, honoring the soldiers who defended the Ottoman Empire in one of World War I’s fiercest battles. The victory played a key role in shaping Türkiye’s path to independence.
Uludağ, one of Türkiye’s oldest and largest soft drink brands, will receive a €25 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance investments in production lines and renewable energy capacity.
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s readiness to ratify a free trade agreement with Türkiye, calling it a key security partner during talks in Kyiv on reconstruction and drone production.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed his desire for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Armenia highlighting the "significant" trade and business ties between the two countries.
Turkey's foreign minister, defence minister and the head of the national intelligence agency are in Syria on a working visit.
Serbia has expressed concerns over the increasing military cooperation between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia, formalized with the signing of a declaration in Tirana on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the military alliance as a "provocation".
Samsung vows a comeback with bold M&A plans as shareholder pressure mounts. Admitting missteps in AI and chip tech, executives pledge a turnaround by 2025. With a $7.2B buyback and a push for acquisitions, the tech giant aims to reclaim its lost edge.
In a Sudanese hospital, emaciated mothers cradle starving toddlers, their sunken eyes pleading for help. With war raging for nearly two years, food and medicine have all but disappeared. Doctors ration milk, families struggle to survive, and aid cuts threaten to make the crisis even deadlier.
Vodafone Idea is in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand connectivity in rural India. This move follows deals by rivals Airtel and Jio, as the telecom giant aims to leverage satellite technology to reach underserved areas and provide cost-effective broadband solutions.
Kazakhstan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major shift as President Tokayev appoints Yerlan Akkenzhenov as the new energy minister. This change comes amid the country’s push for nuclear power, marking a pivotal moment in Kazakhstan’s energy diversification strategy.
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Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
President Donald Trump has vowed to respond to the European Union's counter-tariffs, escalating tensions over the U.S. steel and aluminum duties that have sparked a trade dispute between the two economic powers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
In a broad effort to streamline operations and reduce costs, a growing number of U.S. companies across various industries have announced significant layoffs.
In a significant policy shift, several U.S. national security agencies have suspended work on a coordinated initiative designed to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation, and cyberattacks.
Putin and Trump have a strong rapport and plan to restore U.S.-Russia ties step by step, the Kremlin says. After their call, Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid but rejected a full ceasefire. Moscow hopes for more direct talks as both leaders push for normalization.
Serbia has expressed concerns over the increasing military cooperation between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia, formalized with the signing of a declaration in Tirana on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the military alliance as a "provocation".
Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia have signed the Trilateral Declaration on Military Alliance.
Serbia has expressed concerns over the increasing military cooperation between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia, formalized with the signing of a declaration in Tirana on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the military alliance as a "provocation".
Samsung vows a comeback with bold M&A plans as shareholder pressure mounts. Admitting missteps in AI and chip tech, executives pledge a turnaround by 2025. With a $7.2B buyback and a push for acquisitions, the tech giant aims to reclaim its lost edge.
In a Sudanese hospital, emaciated mothers cradle starving toddlers, their sunken eyes pleading for help. With war raging for nearly two years, food and medicine have all but disappeared. Doctors ration milk, families struggle to survive, and aid cuts threaten to make the crisis even deadlier.
Vodafone Idea is in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand connectivity in rural India. This move follows deals by rivals Airtel and Jio, as the telecom giant aims to leverage satellite technology to reach underserved areas and provide cost-effective broadband solutions.
Kazakhstan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major shift as President Tokayev appoints Yerlan Akkenzhenov as the new energy minister. This change comes amid the country’s push for nuclear power, marking a pivotal moment in Kazakhstan’s energy diversification strategy.
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