Turkey
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Afghanistan
Afghanistani Migrant Killed in Stabbing Attack in Turkey
DID Press: A young Afghanistani migrant was fatally stabbed in northwestern Turkish province of Kırklareli, reported local sources. The victim, identified as Rohullah from Takhar province, died after suffering multiple stab wounds in a shared accommodation facility where he lived…
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Government
Turkey Fears Becoming Israel’s Next Target
DID Press: Following Israel’s attack on Hamas officials’ summit in Qatar, Turkish authorities warned their country might be the next target of Israel’s bold regional actions. Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk, spokesperson for Turkey’s Ministry of Defense, cautioned in Ankara that…
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Health
Sixth Mustafa Prize Awarded to 3 Leading Scientists in Medicine, Technology, and Energy
DID Press: Sixth edition of Mustafa Prize, which honors outstanding achievements in science and technology by scholars from the Islamic world, has recognized three distinguished researchers from Turkey, Iran, and India. Their groundbreaking work in clinical medicine, advanced algorithms, and…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Turkey Trade Drops $45M
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, under the Taliban’s caretaker administration, reported a significant decline in trade with Turkey during the first seven months of 2025. According to ministry figures, bilateral trade dropped from $118 million during the…
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Afghanistan
Expansion of Educational and Cultural Cooperation Between Afghanistan and Turkey
DID Press: In a meeting between the Governor of Herat and the Turkish Consul General, both sides emphasized the importance of expanding educational and cultural cooperation between Afghanistan and Turkey. Following the meeting between the Turkish Consul General and Noor…
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Government
Hamas: Future Negotiations Dependent on Humanitarian Conditions in Gaza
DID Press: Following a meeting between a Hamas delegation and Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, the Islamic movement announced it is ready to return to negotiations as soon as the humanitarian crisis ends and sufficient and effective humanitarian…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Turkmen figures establish new party in Turkey
DID Press: A number of political figures and diplomats of Turkmen descent affiliated with the former Afghanistan government in Turkey have established the “National Justice Party of Afghanistan.” Continuing the efforts of Afghanistan politicians in exile to redefine their role…
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Economy & Development
Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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News
Unrest in Turkey; 61 Military Officers Detained Over Alleged Links to Gülen Movement
DIDPress: A court in Istanbul has reportedly issued arrest warrants for 61 military officers accused of having ties to the Fethullah Gülen movement. The detainees include active personnel from the Turkish Armed Forces, including members of the air force, army,…
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News
Senior ISIS Leader Arrested on Afghan-Pak Border
DIDPress: A senior and wanted leader of the ISIS terrorist group Özgür Altun detained near Afghanistan-Pakistan border in a rare joint operation by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Turkish media reported that Altun, who was…
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