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Türkiye celebrated the 101st anniversary of the Republic's declaration on Tuesday. Officials highlighted the nation's resilience and commitment to progress, honouring Ataturk and the heroes of independence, while affirming dedication to a strong global presence.
Türkiye marked the 101st anniversary of the Republic's declaration on Tuesday.
The National Defense Ministry stated, “Under the sun of the Republic, which Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk called his 'greatest work,' we are confidently advancing into the future, empowered by indigenous technologies and dedicated to the Turkish nation.” They wished for a “Happy Republic Day, filled with love for our homeland, nation, and flag.”
Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz expressed excitement on X, stating that October 29 represents the nation's passion for independence. He highlighted how the Republic has emerged from hardship and overcome challenges, moving confidently toward a brighter future.
Yilmaz emphasized that threats to unity have failed against the nation's resolve, honoring Ataturk and independence heroes.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan congratulated citizens in Türkiye and abroad, affirming a commitment to advancing the Republic globally.
First Lady Emine Erdogan noted the pride in carrying the #CenturyofTürkiye flag into the future and expressed hope for continued national strength and unity.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
Residents of a small English village have held a symbolic referendum on whether to leave the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to accommodate more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby former military site.
French authorities have opened an investigation after footage emerged showing a police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old man to the ground in Carcassonne, renewing scrutiny over police violence days after a separate racism scandal involving officers in the southern city.
Israel said on Tuesday it killed Nael Abu Obeid, the commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade, in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, as strikes continued despite the ceasefire.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
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