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Netanyahu declares ‘decisive majority’ as Eisenkot vows to end his rule
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Partial election results put opposition parties ahead of Netanyahu's bloc as Eisenkot urges prime minister to quit politics
Netanyahu declares ‘decisive majority’ as Eisenkot vows to end his rule
Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms
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Despite predictions of a Democratic wave, the midterms are unlikely to severely limit Trump's power
Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms
Egypt, Saudi Arabia pledge closer coordination with Türkiye and Pakistan
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia pledge closer coordination with Türkiye and Pakistan
Türkiye nabs Belgian-wanted drug trafficking suspect in Istanbul
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Türkiye nabs Belgian-wanted drug trafficking suspect in Istanbul
Türkiye set to announce former FM Sinirlioglu as UN secretary-general candidate
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Türkiye set to announce former FM Sinirlioglu as UN secretary-general candidate
Türkiye is expected to announce former FM Feridun Sinirlioglu's candidacy on Friday after Thursday's straw poll at the UN Security Council
Netanyahu declares ‘decisive majority’ as Eisenkot vows to end his rule
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Israel exit polls show deadlock as neither bloc nears 61-seat majority
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Netanyahu’s Likud loses bid to extend voting as Israel turnout tops 74%
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MBS has three bad options in the Iran war and may need all of them
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Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?
Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?
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Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere
Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere
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Send sanctions, bots and dummies: The midterms hit the fan
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Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?
Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?
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How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support
How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support
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Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down
Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down
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Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?
Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?
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Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate
Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate
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'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it
'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it
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Beyond Washington: Where Türkiye fits into Ottawa’s middle-power strategy
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Vucic or the students? Serbia faces a vote neither side expects to lose
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South Korean museum director resigned. Was it a moral choice or the only option left?
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The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few
The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few
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How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics
How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics
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End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises
End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises
Levent Kemal
America, are you ready for Abdul?
America, are you ready for Abdul?
Michael Gibson
Germany’s far right has a goal. Not everyone makes the team
Germany’s far right has a goal. Not everyone makes the team
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Not a proverb? Study links Byzantine fish carvings to the devil
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Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'
Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'
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Thousands of migratory birds flock to Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta
Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons
Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons
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Tiny chefs in Adana shape dough into crescent-and-star cookies for Republic Day
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Voter turnout in Arab strongholds puts Netanyahu’s political fate on line
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Serbian students declare victory as Vucic concedes defeat
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