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Zelenskyy says Ukraine open to ‘any format’ of peace talks with Russia ahead of Turkey meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that his country is prepared for “any format” of peace talks with Russia, ahead of a planned meeting in Türkey on Thursday. Zelenskyy said that Kyiv’s next steps would depend on who Moscow sends to the table.“Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations, and we are not […]

Rupali Ganguly urges Indian celebs and travellers to ‘Boycott Turkey’ amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions : Bollywood News

Television actor Rupali Ganguly has publicly voiced her disapproval of Turkey’s position on the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Known for her lead role in Anupama, Ganguly has taken a firm stance on social media, urging Indian citizens and celebrities to reconsider their travel plans to the country. Rupali Ganguly urges Indian celebs and travellers to ‘Boycott […]

‘I will be waiting for Putin’: Zelenksyy ahead of ceasefire talks with Russia in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” Zelenskyy […]

Eric Adams eyed Turkey trip to raise re-election funds: Documents

New York mayor Eric Adams (Image: AP) Mayor Eric Adams expressed interest in raising campaign donations from Turkish businessmen during a 2022 dinner, newly unsealed court documents in his dismissed corruption case have revealed. According to filings cited by the New York Post, Adams “welcomed the offer of foreign contributions” and directed a promoter to […]

Maria Malmer Stenergard | World News

Sweden foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (Photo: AP) STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s foreign minister met with her Turkish counterpart on Thursday to demand the release of a Swedish journalist convicted in Turkey of insulting the country’s president, the Swedish foreign ministry said.The meeting was held on the sidelines of an informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers […]

Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (AP photo) JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “We are ready to evacuate those who are injured or traumatized, and orphans, if they want to be evacuated to Indonesia, and […]

Watch: Pikachu seen fleeing police during anti-Erdogan protests in Turkey

A person wearing a Pikachu costume joined numerous demonstrators in Istanbul, protesting against the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is a significant opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.A viral video showed tumultuous scenes in Turkey’s streets, where protesters can be seen running from the police. One particular demonstrator, dressed in an inflatable Pokemon costume, […]

What to Know About the Turmoil in Turkey

Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben Hubbard, Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the tumult. Source link

Turkey protests: Hundreds arrested amid crackdown, US raises concerns; all you need to know

Turkish authorities have detained nearly 1,500 people, including an AFP photographer, as widespread protests continue across the country following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges. The opposition has condemned the move as politically motivated, sparking the largest demonstrations Turkey has seen in over a decade.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has responded […]

Turkey on boil: Why mass protests have erupted against Erdogan

Mass protests Istanbul (Photo: AP) The arrest of Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor has triggered widespread protests across Turkey, with people taking to the streets in multiple cities to express their anger.Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition leader and strong political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s, was arrested on Wednesday—just days before the CHP was […]