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With Trump secretly evacuated, imperiled Air Force One became flying decoy
By Peter Baker The threat to Air Force One was seen as so dire that they sneaked President Trump off the jet in a catering container to…
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Nigeria president 'in great shape' after falling at Turkey reception
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is "in great shape" despite falling over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides has said.…
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Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan…
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Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown
Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy laments that her business in Uganda's bustling capital Kampala was paralysed when the government shut the…
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Turkey deploys advanced radar at Damascus airport, raising Israeli concerns
Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of…
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Turkish Muslim student faces arrest, death threats after calling herself Zionist
Aspiring-journalist Avci moved to Israel from Turkey five years ago. Last week, Instagram influencer Tal The Traveler posted a video in…
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NATO ally issues update on "Golden Dome" rival
Turkey's defense industry is advancing its Steel Dome layered air defense network, with its integrated long-range system entering serial…
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Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza
Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the…
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Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime minister has said. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and…
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Turkey key underlying issue as Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold summit
The trilateral partnership took shape some 15 years ago after Israel’s ties with Turkey deteriorated, even if it was initially framed in…
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Pope Leo in Beirut: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
"We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution," Leo, the first US pope,…
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Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood networks ties fractured as millions of dollars earmarked for Gaza missing
Reham Owda, an Istanbul-based Palestinian political analyst, says the scandals “erode public trust in genuine charitable work and in the…
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The Reality Behind Trump’s Wild Claims About Turkey Prices
And such small portions! The Farm Bureau would like you to know that turkey represents a shrinking slice of the cost of Thanksgiving…
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Trump Makes Heinous Deportation Joke During Turkey Pardon
Justice served two terms as West Virginia’s governor, being elected as a Democrat in 2016 before switching parties the next year. After…
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The Best Part of Thanksgiving, Bones and All
Thanksgiving, as it tends to be celebrated, is the most honest American holiday: all appetite, no apology. Every other event on our civic…
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It’s official: Turkey will be boss of COP31 climate talks
BELÉM, Brazil — Turkey has won the right to host next year’s U.N. climate talks — and to preside over the talks, giving it a powerful say…
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Turkey to host next UN climate talks after Australia backs out
Turkey will host next year’s UN climate summit, while Australia will take charge of leading the negotiations under an unusual compromise…
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Turkey to host 2026 climate summit, in defeat for Australia
BELÉM, Brazil — Turkey will host next year’s U.N. climate conference after Australia’s bid imploded. Turkey and Australia had faced off…
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Turkey signals Hamas could hand over power in Gaza, as Turks seek influence in Strip
Emirati newspaper Al-Ain pointed out that recent actions taken by the Turkish government might indicate point to Hamas adharence to the…
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German Chancellor Merz travels to Ankara to meet Turkey's Erdoğan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Turkey on Wednesday for his inaugural visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Recep…
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Turkey to send Syria weapons in exchange for greater reach against Kurdish group
Syria has reportedly elected to only use the equipment on its northern border, to avoid further stoking the already tense relations with…
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German president to attend Eurobasket final against Turkey
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the nation's Eurobasket 2025 final against Turkey on Sunday in Riga. The presidential…
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Merino nets hat-trick as Spain thrash Turkey
Spain’s march towards the 2026 World Cup shows no sign of slowing. In Konya, La Roja absolutely tore Turkey apart, running out 6–0 winners…
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Israel and Turkey on collision course after Ankara severs ties
Turkey fully suspends trade and closes airspace to Israel, a wartime-level rupture that analysts warn could fuel dangerous escalation.…