May 2023
Turkish Lira Falls Again; Hits New Low Against US Dollar
The Turkish lira has fallen to a new low against the US dollar as President Erdoğan prepares to form a new government. Mehmet Şimşek is…
The U.S. Condemns North Korea's Launch of a 'Satellite Launch Vehicle'
The U.S. condemned North Korea's satellite launch as a violation of UN resolutions, urging Pyongyang to stop its provocations. North Korea had announced plans for…
Opposition TV Channels in Turkey Accused of 'Offensive Coverage' of Elections
The Turkish Broadcasting Watchdog has launched investigations into six opposition TV channels for allegedly insulting the public through their election coverage following Erdoğan's victory. Kılıçdaroğlu,…
Kilichdaroglu: This was the 'most unfair' election in recent years in Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the second round of Turkey's presidential elections, marking the start of his third decade in power. Opposition leader Kemal Kilichdaroglu criticized…
Sharp Decline in Lira's Value Following Erdogan's Victory in Turkish Elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish presidential elections, leading to a significant decline in the value of the lira against the dollar. This situation raises…
Sweden to Hold 'Soon' Negotiations with Turkey for NATO Membership
Sweden's Foreign Ministry announced upcoming negotiations with Turkey regarding NATO membership, with hopes to finalize before the NATO summit in July. The process has been…
Erdogan Declares Himself Winner of Turkey's Presidential Election Runoff
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in Turkey's presidential runoff election, claiming the mandate to govern for another five years despite final results pending. His…
Counting Continues in Turkey's Presidential Election Runoff with Tight Race Between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu
The second round of Turkey's presidential election is underway, with Erdogan leading slightly over Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. The election is crucial as it…
Special Report | Turkey Elections: Potential Change in Immigration Policy and Concerns of Iranian Migrants
The upcoming Turkish elections have raised concerns among Iranian migrants as anti-immigration policies become a focal point, with Kemal Kilicdaroglu promising to return millions of…
Photo Gallery | The Second Round of Turkey's Presidential Election in Pictures
The second round of Turkey's presidential election is ongoing, with Erdogan claiming victory over Kilicdaroglu. This outcome has led to a significant drop in the…
Second Round of Presidential Elections in Turkey; Voters Decide
Turkey is holding a second round of presidential elections where voters will choose between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The election is significant as…
Twitter Exits EU's Voluntary Agreement to Combat Misinformation
Twitter has withdrawn from the EU's voluntary agreement to combat misinformation, a move attributed to Elon Musk's efforts to reduce oversight of the platform. Despite…
China's Government Deletes 1.4 Million Social Media Posts
The Chinese government has deleted 1.4 million social media posts and 67,000 accounts as part of a crackdown on misinformation and other issues. This campaign…
Abdolfazl Amirataei, 16-Year-Old Protester, Finally Passed Away After 8 Months of Hardship
Abdolfazl Amirataei, a 16-year-old protester who suffered severe injuries from a tear gas canister during protests, has died after months in a coma. His case…
US Reaction to Prisoner Exchange with the Islamic Republic; A Disturbing Example for Advancing Political Goals
The US State Department expressed relief over the release of a Belgian citizen by Iran while condemning the unjust imprisonment of foreign nationals for political…
Reuters Investigative Report; Hacking Group 'Thunderstorm' Targets the U.S.
A Reuters report highlights the hacking group 'Thunderstorm,' which is reportedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure for espionage. The group is linked to rising tensions between…
Reuters Investigative Report: Climate Challenges Threaten Water and Energy Resources in Asia
A Reuters report highlights the severe climate-related threats to water and energy resources in Asia, affecting nearly 2 billion people across 16 countries. The findings…
New Social Progress Index Report; Slow Progress of Iran Over Three Decades
A new report by the Social Progress Imperative ranks Iran 93rd out of 170 countries in terms of social progress, highlighting a slow increase in…
Concerns of Turkish Kurds Over Erdogan's Continued Rule
Kurdish opposition to Erdogan is concerned that his potential victory in the upcoming elections will lead to increased repression against them. The Kurdish population, which…
Restoring Real Sensation to Prosthetic Hands; Afghan-Origin Scientist from Lausanne Polytechnic Explains to Voice of America
Dr. Soleiman Shakur and his team at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne are developing technology to restore temperature sensation in prosthetic limbs for amputees.…
Turkey Elections: Anti-Immigrant Party Leader Supports Erdogan's Rival
Omer Ozdag, leader of the anti-immigrant Victory Party in Turkey, has endorsed opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu for the second round of presidential elections against incumbent…
Rejection of Government's Inflation Statistics; Point Inflation Exceeds 68 Percent
The article discusses the discrepancy between government-reported inflation rates and those reported by ECO Iran, which claims inflation is nearing 70%. Former Central Bank head…
US-Led Maritime Security Coalition: A New 'Strike Group' is Formed in the Middle East
The US-led maritime security coalition has formed a new 'Combined Task Force' in the Middle East to enhance naval capabilities and training among allied forces.…
Zelensky: Some Arab Leaders Have Ignored Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized some Arab leaders for ignoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the…
Voting for the Second Round of Turkey's Presidential Elections Begins Abroad
Voting for the second round of Turkey's presidential elections has begun for citizens abroad, with Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu as the main candidates. The elections are…
Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes the Presence of 10 Million 'Illegal Migrants' in Turkey
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu criticized Erdoğan's government for allowing 10 million illegal migrants into Turkey, reflecting a nationalist shift ahead of the second round of elections. Kılıçdaroğlu,…
Turkey's Elections and the Disappointment of Kilicdaroglu's Supporters: 'I Wish I Had Been Born in Another Country'
Turkey's presidential elections have moved to a second round after President Erdogan led in the first round with 49.4% of the votes against Kemal Kilicdaroglu's…
Turkey's Presidential Election Heads to Second Round; Erdogan's Coalition Retains Parliamentary Majority
Turkey's presidential election will proceed to a second round as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes. Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads with 49.39% against…
Turkey's Elections 'Likely' to Go to Second Round
Turkey's presidential elections are likely heading to a second round as neither Erdogan nor Kilicdaroglu has secured over 50% of the votes. With nearly 90%…
Awarding the 'Charlemagne Prize' to Zelensky in Germany; Unexpected Visit of the Ukrainian President to France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unexpected visit to France after receiving the prestigious Charlemagne Prize in Germany. He met with French President Emmanuel Macron…
Turkey Elections; Twitter Rhetoric of Main Rivals as Vote Counting Nears Completion
The Turkish presidential elections have concluded, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan leading against Kemal Kilicdaroglu as votes are counted. Both candidates have taken to Twitter to…
Counting Votes in Turkey's Election; Kilicdaroglu Claims He is 'Leading', Not Erdogan
Initial results from Turkey's presidential election show Erdogan leading with 52% of the votes compared to Kilicdaroglu's 42%. Kilicdaroglu disputes this claim, asserting he is…
Turkey Elections; Erdogan Becomes Imam of Hagia Sophia in Ottoman Sultan Style
Erdogan is set to become the imam at Hagia Sophia before crucial elections, mimicking Ottoman traditions. His main rival, Kilicdaroglu, leads a coalition that has…
Two Days Until Turkey's Elections | Muharrem İnce's Withdrawal Increases Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's Chances
Muharrem İnce has withdrawn from Turkey's presidential race, boosting Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's chances against incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Recent polls suggest Kılıçdaroğlu may secure a majority,…
Kılıçdaroğlu Surpasses Erdoğan in Turkish Election Polls
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has gained a significant lead over President Erdoğan in the polls ahead of Turkey's presidential election. The withdrawal of candidate Muharrem İnce has…
UAE Signs 3 Nuclear Agreements with China
The UAE has signed three nuclear agreements with China to enhance its nuclear energy capabilities, aiming to meet six percent of its energy needs from…
The First Lady of the United States Calls the Coronation of the King of Britain a Historic Moment
Jill Biden represented the U.S. at the coronation of King Charles III, calling it a historic moment. This marks the first time a U.S. First…
Turkey Sentences Pop Singer to Suspended Prison Term After Remarks on Religious Schools
A Turkish court sentenced pop singer Gulsher to a 10-month suspended prison term for remarks about religious schools that were deemed to incite hatred. His…
United States: Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over 5 months
The U.S. estimates that Russia has incurred 100,000 casualties in Ukraine over the last five months, primarily in the Bakhmut region, where both sides have…
Turkey's First Astronaut Heads to the International Space Station
Turkey's first astronaut, Alper Göztaşı, is set to travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, where he will conduct 13…
An Iranian Health Ministry Official Confirms 'Rotavirus Outbreak'; Domestic Vaccine Production by Year-End
An Iranian health official confirmed a rotavirus outbreak in Tehran, stating it is a recurring issue. A domestic vaccine is expected to be produced by…