July 2016
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
Turkish Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Military Personnel and Shut Down Over 130 Media Outlets
Turkish authorities have dismissed over 2,400 military personnel and shut down more than 130 media outlets in a crackdown following a failed coup attempt. This…
Turkish Prime Minister: America's Approach to the Gulen Issue Broke Our Hearts
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim criticized the U.S. for not extraditing Fethullah Gulen, claiming it has damaged U.S.-Turkey relations. He emphasized that evidence of Gulen's…
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Israel: Law Passed Allowing Expulsion of Knesset Members
The Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law allowing for the expulsion of members who incite racism or support armed actions against Israel. This law…
Sistan and Baluchestan Struggles to Breathe
Sistan and Baluchestan province is facing a severe dust storm crisis affecting around 400 villages, leading to health issues and the closure of offices. The…
Obama and Erdogan Discuss Gulen's Extradition in Phone Call
Barack Obama and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. The Turkish government has submitted…
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
The article discusses Fethullah Gülen, a cleric living in exile in the U.S., who has been accused by Turkish President Erdoğan of orchestrating a failed…
Turkish Prime Minister Reports on 'Rebellion of Some Military Personnel Against the Government'
On Friday evening, unusual events occurred in Istanbul and Ankara, including gunfire and military activity. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim labeled the incidents as an…
Behrouz Vossoughi Talks About Abbas Kiarostami in an Interview with Radio Farda
Abbas Kiarostami, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker, was buried in Tehran, attended by many artists and fans. Behrouz Vossoughi, a close friend of Kiarostami, reflected on…
Government Assistance to Charities for Organizing Street Children in Tehran
The Iranian government is collaborating with charities and the private sector to organize street children in Tehran after Ramadan, as the number of registered associations…