Turkey
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Afghanistan
Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistanis Lead List of Migrants Detained in Turkey
DID Press: Turkish authorities said operations to identify and detain undocumented migrants continue across the country, emphasizing that no one without legal status will be allowed to reside in Turkey. Turkish Interior Ministry reported that since the beginning of 2025,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Delegation in Turkey for Follow-up Talks with Pakistan
DID Press: A senior Taliban delegation led by Deputy Interior Minister Haji Najib has travelled to Turkey for follow-up talks with Pakistan after a recent agreement reached between the two sides in Doha, Taliban officials said on Thursday. Taliban spokesman…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Warns Taliban against Blaming TTP for Truce Breaches
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister warned the Taliban government not to attribute ceasefire violations to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying that ongoing negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul are being facilitated through Turkish and Qatari diplomatic channels. Speaking to Pakistan’s Geo News,…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Back Up Peace Efforts Between Afghanistan-Pakistan
DID Press: Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban, brokered through Turkish and Qatari mediation, and reaffirmed its commitment to support regional peace initiatives. In an official statement released on Sunday (October 19),…
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Human Rights
Pope Leo to Visit Turkey, Lebanon on First Foreign Trip
DID Press: Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo, the first North American pontiff, will make his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2, with peace in the Middle East expected to be a central…
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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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