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…
Iran's Hamideh Ismailnejad Breaks Women's 100 Meter Record; Wins Championship in Erzurum
Hamideh Ismailnejad has broken the national record for the women's 100 meters in Iran, achieving a time of 11.43 seconds at an international competition in…
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…
Mehdi Taremi Makes History; Iranian Goal Machine of Porto Becomes Top Scorer in Portuguese Premier League
Mehdi Taremi has become the top scorer in the Portuguese Premier League with 22 goals, leading FC Porto to a second-place finish. His achievement highlights…
Iraq's $17 Billion Project to Connect Asia and Europe
Iraq has launched a $17 billion project called the "Development Path" to connect its southern port of Faw to Turkey, aiming to transform its economy…
Russia Rejects Joe Biden's Criticism of Nuclear Weapons Deployment in Belarus
Russia has announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, prompting a strong condemnation from U.S. President Joe Biden. The situation escalates tensions between…
Analytical Report: Iran's Steel Industry Lags Behind Neighboring Countries
Iran's steel industry, once a regional leader, is now lagging behind neighbors like Turkey, with a 40% lower production capacity. Despite increased domestic production over…
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…
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…
Arrest of 11 Individuals in Istanbul; Turkey Claims to Have Identified a Mossad Espionage Network
Turkey's MIT has arrested 11 individuals, including two Turkish citizens, for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad. The network, led by Selçuk Küçükkaya, was reportedly gathering…
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…
The U.S. Halts Exports of a Wide Range of Everyday Goods to Russia
The U.S. has halted exports of various consumer goods to Russia and added 71 companies to a trade blacklist as part of new sanctions announced…
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Lawsuit Against Twitter Related to Deadly Terrorist Attack in Istanbul
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that victims of terrorist attacks cannot sue social media companies like Twitter under federal anti-terrorism laws for failing to prevent…
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,…
From the Yogurt Brand 'White Mustache' to Bridging Iranian and American Food Cultures
Homa Dashtaki, an Iranian immigrant and founder of the yogurt brand 'White Mustache', has released a book titled 'Yogurt and Whey' that explores the intersection…
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…
Second Victory for Iran's Representative in Asian Club Volleyball Championship in Bahrain
Iran's Shahdab Yazd volleyball team achieved its second victory in the Asian Club Volleyball Championship by defeating Kam Air Afghanistan. The team, featuring former national…
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%…
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…
US: CENTCOM Forces Targeted an Al-Qaeda Leader in Syria
US forces targeted a senior Al-Qaeda leader in northwest Syria, with the details of his fate unclear. This operation follows Turkey's recent report of killing…
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…
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…