Turkey
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Government
Durrani: Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defense Pact Marks Start of Regional Security Architecture
DID Press: Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special representative for Afghanistan, says the comprehensive defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey goes beyond a military agreement and could represent the first practical step toward establishing a regional security architecture for…
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Government
Turkey Unveils 12-Article Bill to End PKK Armed Activity
DID Press: Turkey’s government has submitted a 12-article bill to parliament aimed at creating a legal framework for the post-disarmament period of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and the reintegration of eligible members into society. The draft, titled the “Law on…
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Government
Israeli Broadcaster Launches Rare Attack on Erdoğan
DID Press: Israel’s Channel 12 has published an unusually critical report targeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, claiming his regional role was among the key issues discussed during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent meetings at the White House. According…
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Afghanistan
Taliban’s Governance Paradox: Driving Out Experts While Seeking Foreign Expertise
DID Press: Taliban’s recent appeal to Turkey for university professors and medical specialists has highlighted a growing contradiction in Afghanistan’s governance model: seeking foreign expertise while policies implemented by the authorities have contributed to the weakening of the country’s own…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Turkey Discuss Academic and Healthcare Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban’s acting Minister of Higher Education has called on Turkey to support the reconstruction of damaged university facilities, strengthen teaching hospitals, and expand academic and medical cooperation during talks with Ankara’s ambassador in Kabul. According to a statement…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Detains 12 Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Entry
DID Press: Turkish authorities have detained 12 Afghan nationals in southeastern Şırnak Province on charges of illegal entry, while two Turkish citizens were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a migrant-smuggling network. According to Turkish officials, the operation was carried…
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Government
Trump Rejects Netanyahu’s Opposition to Potential F-35 Sale to Turkey
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported opposition to a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, saying no one can dictate what the United States chooses to sell. Speaking to reporters,…
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Government
Israeli Base Plan in Somaliland Raises Stakes in Rivalry With Turkey
DID Press: Israel’s reported plans to establish a major military base in Somaliland could reshape the security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while potentially challenging Turkey’s strategic military presence in the region. According to intelligence…
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Government
Turkey Urges Iran and US to Resume Diplomatic Talks
DID Press: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the resumption of diplomacy between Iran and the United States, warning that continued tensions between the two sides could threaten regional stability and security. Speaking to Qatar’s television network during…
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Government
Istanbul Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu
DID Press: An Istanbul court has issued an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations related to the Israeli attack on the humanitarian aid flotilla Sumud and complaints accusing Israeli officials of genocide and crimes against…
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