Türkiye
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Economy & Development
Revival of Hejaz Railway Poses New Challenge to Israel-Backed Trade Corridor
DID Press: A new agreement between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to revive the historic Hejaz Railway has intensified debate over the future of regional trade corridors and competition for strategic transport routes linking Asia and Europe. Under…
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Government
Erdogan’s Pistol Gift to Belgian PM Sparks Controversy
DID Press: Media reports say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever with a pistol during the sidelines of a NATO summit, drawing attention after the diplomatic gift was opened upon the Belgian delegation’s return…
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Government
Middle East NATO Stalls Amid Regional Divisions
DID Press: As the 36th NATO Summit draws renewed attention to regional security, analysts say the prospect of a Middle East NATO remains remote, with decades of efforts to establish a NATO-style security alliance repeatedly undermined by competing regional interests…
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Government
NATO Leaders to Discuss Defense, Ukraine and Iran
DID Press: Leaders of NATO’s 32 member states will meet in Türkiye beginning Tuesday for a summit focused on higher defense spending, continued support for Ukraine, strengthening the alliance’s defense industry, and developments related to Iran. The two-day meeting comes…
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Government
Over 100 Anti-NATO Protesters Arrested in Türkiye
DID Press: Turkish authorities have detained more than 100 participants in an anti-NATO demonstration organized by the Communist Party of Türkiye ahead of an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. The protest took place in central Ankara, where the Communist Party…
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Government
TRT: Iran Funeral Showcases Power and Unity
DID Press: Türkiye’s state broadcaster TRT has described the funeral ceremony for Iran’s Martyr leader of Islamic Revolution as one of the largest public gatherings in the country’s recent history, portraying the event as a display of national strength and…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan Informal Dialogue Round Held in Istanbul
DID Press: A second round of informal dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been held in Istanbul, bringing together participants from both countries in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding and build confidence amid ongoing regional challenges. According to IHH…
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Afghanistan
Herat Exports Over 10 Tons of Dairy Products to Türkiye Monthly
DID Press: Officials from Herat’s dairy traders association say the western Afghan province exports more than 10 tons of quroot (dried yogurt) and animal fat to Türkiye every month, with sheep-milk quroot gaining particular popularity due to its high quality.…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with the chargé d’affaires of the Turkish embassy in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade relations, joint investments, increased exports, and the establishment of a joint business council. In…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Girl in Türkiye Symbolically Appointed Mayor of İzmir for One Day
DID Press: An Afghan student living in Türkiye has been symbolically appointed mayor of İzmir for 24 hours as part of a children’s educational program. Mahnaz Yulmaz, an Afghan student originally from Jowzjan Province, took part in a civic initiative…
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