Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay
Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.
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Archaeologists find ancient matrilineal society in Turkiye’s Catalhoyuk
About 9,000 years ago, the settlement was an egalitarian, matrilineal society with no evidence of organised violence.
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What do Turkiye and Indonesia want from bilateral talks?
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Indonesia to cement the two states’ growing partnership.
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry.
Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
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Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
Published On 26 May 2026
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Turkish police storm main opposition CHP’s party headquarters
Violence erupted after Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara.
Published On 24 May 2026
Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties
Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as ‘terrorist attacks’ in Turkiye.
Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students ‘suffer no harm’.
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Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him
Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
Published On 22 May 2026
Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party
Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People’s Party head Ozgur Ozel.
