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Russia and Ukraine Resume Peace Talks Despite Rising Tensions

Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Istanbul for their second direct peace talks since 2022, despite persistent hostilities and no clear path to a resolution. The meeting comes just a day after Ukraine launched strikes on Russian nuclear-capable bombers, escalating tensions. Both delegations......

Lula Urges Putin to Join Peace Talks in Istanbul

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intent to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkiye. This move adds to growing international pressure on Moscow to pursue negotiations and......

6.2 Magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul, injuring over 150

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, sending residents into a panic and resulting in more than 150 injuries, though no fatalities have been reported. The tremor occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time in the Sea of Marmara, near Silivri, approximately......

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey on terrorism charges

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested and detained in Istanbul on charges of "terrorism" and "insulting the president" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Turkish authorities. Medin was taken into custody upon his arrival at Istanbul airport on March 27, 2025, and officially......

Protests persist in Turkey despite mass arrests

Protests erupted in Turkey on March 19 following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, amid a corruption and "terror" investigation. His supporters denounced the arrest as a political maneuver and a "coup." Large crowds have gathered daily, defying protest......

Council of Europe Congress condemns detention of Istanbul mayor

The president of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, called for the "immediate release" of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, on Monday. Cools described Imamoglu’s detention as a "calculated maneuver" designed to undermine......

Turkey's political crisis: Istanbul mayor detained in corruption probe

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption probe, sparking widespread controversy. The arrest, carried out during a police raid on his residence, was swiftly condemned by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which labeled it a "coup." Imamoglu,......

Turkish politician faces trial for alleged hate incitement

A prominent Turkish political leader is facing trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social media. The court has ordered the detention of Umit Ozdag, leader of a key political party, for allegedly making inflammatory remarks. Ozdag was detained after reportedly criticizing President Recep......

Morocco's National Human Rights Council President Urges Stronger Torture Prevention Measures

In a significant move towards bolstering human rights protections in Morocco, Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has urged for a more robust implementation of the Istanbul Protocol within the country's legal framework. Speaking at a seminar focused on enhancing......