Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.
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In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.
The U.S. remains an essential player. The problem, one analyst said, is how to deal effectively with a power that is “indispensable, coercive and unpredictable at the same time.”
At Least 9 Killed in Second School Shooting in Turkey in 2 Days
A student opened fire at a middle school in southern Turkey, killing at least nine people and wounding several others, officials said.
Shooting at High School in Turkey Wounds 16 People
A former student opened fire at a vocational high school in southeastern Turkey, wounding at least 16 people, officials said. The attacker killed himself after being cornered by the police.
Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears
Wife of Pawel Bukowski criticises care husband received over depression he suffered following failed procedureA man who took his own life was suffering from depression after a failed dental procedure in Turkey left him without any teeth, an inquest has…
Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz Labels Erdogan A ‘Paper Tiger’ Amid Turkey Announcing ‘Sham Trials’ Against Israeli Leadership
The Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has launched a blistering verbal attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following reports that Turkey intends to hold what Katz described as ‘sham trials’ targeting the military and political leadership of Israel.In a statement released on Sunday, Katz dismissed the Turkish leader as a ‘paper tiger’, asserting that Erdoğan’s latest moves are a
Sea‑Based Deterrence: India’s Strategic Imperative As Sea Power Secures The Second Strike
Sea-based deterrence has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s strategic posture, transforming the nation’s defence calculus in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. This shift underscores the imperative for a survivable second-strike capability, particularly as adversaries probe vulnerabilities across multiple domains.The China factor looms large in this equation. China’s expanding
New Delhi And Ankara Strengthen Strategic And Economic Cooperation
India and Turkiye recently convened the 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the ongoing diplomatic dialogue between the two nations.This high-level meeting took place on Wednesday, providing a formal platform for both countries to conduct a comprehensive and detailed review of the current state of their bilateral relations.The session was
Assailants Neutralised In High-Stakes Shootout Outside Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
Shots were fired by unidentified assailants outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a violent confrontation that left two attackers dead and several police officers injured.The incident triggered an immediate security response in an area already known for its heavy police presence.A gunfight broke out near the building housing the consulate, resulting in injuries to two
Turkey’s Roketsan opens new production facilities, delivers missiles to armed forces
Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci called the facilities “the largest defense industry investments in the history of the Republic.”