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Thursday, July 3, 2025

High winds fuel wildfires near Turkish resort of Izmir

Two wildfires that began overnight near the western Turkish resort of Izmir were raging out of control on Thursday, fuelled by high winds, officials said.

Clashes in Istanbul over alleged ‘Prophet Mohammed’ cartoon

Clashes erupted in Istanbul Monday with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to break up an angry mob after allegations that a satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, an AFP correspondent said.

More than 50 arrested ahead of banned Istanbul pride parade

Police arrested more than 50 people in Istanbul Sunday ahead of a banned LGBTQ+ pride march, the city's bar association said.

Azerbaijan’s quiet diplomacy between Turkey and Israel

With growing influence after its recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian separatists in 2023, Azerbaijan is using its close ties with Israel and Turkey to defuse tensions between the regional foes in Syria.

Indian Content Creator Allegedly Held in Turkey After Vulgar Remarks Spark Outrage

Indian YouTuber Malik SD Khan, known as Malik Swashbuckler, has reportedly been detained in Turkey after videos surfaced showing him making offensive remarks about Turkish women.

Indian travel firms report drop in Turkey bookings over Pakistan support

Indians are cancelling holidays in popular resorts in Turkey and Azerbaijan after the countries supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, two booking firms said. 

Kurdish militant group ends 40-year struggle against Türkiye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party has disbanded itself, saying its members will now fight for their rights by political means

Turkish C-130 Planes Land in Pakistan

The landing of Turkish military planes in Pakistan signals deepening defense ties between the two nations. This move, alongside China’s support, points to a new strategic bloc challenging India’s regional dominance.

Turkey escalates media crackdown over protest coverage

Turkey stepped up its crackdown on both student protesters and press coverage of the mass demonstrations gripping the country on Thursday, generating defiance but also a growing sense of fear.

Watch: Pikachu Flees Turkish Police Amid Protests

A protester dressed as Pikachu was seen fleeing Turkish police during nationwide demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Tense protests grow in Turkey over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Protests erupted across multiple Turkish cities on Friday as people rallied against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, despite the Turkish leader’s stern warning that street protests would not be tolerated.

Turkey detains Erdogan’s main rival in what opposition calls ‘coup’

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 against our next president."