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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.
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Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
Published On 21 May 2026
Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye
A number of players submitted visa applications in person at the US embassy in Ankara ahead of their training camp.
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
‘King’ Emery helps Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy wait
Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
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Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Turkiye amid US visa uncertainty
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Turkiye for a pre-World Cup training camp, amid US visa uncertainty.
Published On 18 May 2026
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Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
Published On 18 May 2026
Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla off Cyprus
Organisers say volunteers abducted after vessels are boarded in international waters as Turkiye condemns ‘piracy’.
Modest fashion’s global turn
From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
