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Turkey: Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
Turkey, officially the Republic of TĂŒrkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania [Video]

Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania

Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have..

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Israel's SINISTER Plan: Netanyahu Vows To Continue Gaza War Despite World Flags His War Crimes [Video]

Israel's SINISTER Plan: Netanyahu Vows To Continue Gaza War Despite World Flags His War Crimes

Israel faces mounting global condemnation over its military campaign in Gaza, accused of using starvation tactics and blocking aid. Despite backlash, Prime Minister Netanyahu has doubled down, vowing..

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Israel Caught on Camera: Soldiers BREAK Gaza Aid Handala Ship’s CCTV Before Seizing Food & Medicine [Video]

Israel Caught on Camera: Soldiers BREAK Gaza Aid Handala Ship’s CCTV Before Seizing Food & Medicine

CCTV footage from the Handala aid ship shows Israeli soldiers breaking cameras during a midnight raid in international waters. The Gaza-bound vessel, carrying baby formula, food, and medicine for..

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VIDEO: Wildfires CIRCLE Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Plant As Drought Rages | Russian Crews Battle Flames [Video]

VIDEO: Wildfires CIRCLE Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Plant As Drought Rages | Russian Crews Battle Flames

Wildfires have encircled Turkey’s first nuclear reactor site—the Akkuyu plant in Mersin Province—driven by a brutal drought and heatwave. Russian and Turkish firefighting aircraft, including..

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Breaking: 5 Israeli Soldiers Killed by HAMAS |IDF Tank Goes Up In Flames As AlQassam Blasts Landmine [Video]

Breaking: 5 Israeli Soldiers Killed by HAMAS |IDF Tank Goes Up In Flames As AlQassam Blasts Landmine

Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigade claims responsibility for a deadly Gaza Strip attack, destroying an Israeli IDF tank with a powerful landmine. Reports say all five soldiers inside were killed instantly...

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CHILLING FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighters DESTROY Israeli Positions With Mortars & RPGs | IDF Backtracks? [Video]

CHILLING FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighters DESTROY Israeli Positions With Mortars & RPGs | IDF Backtracks?

Al-Quds Brigades have released new video footage showing mortar strikes on Israeli military positions in Khan Younis. The video captures masked fighters assembling and firing mortars from civilian..

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Breaking: Hamas FIRES Massive Rocket On Israel From Gaza | Abu Obaida All Out War After Trump Speech [Video]

Breaking: Hamas FIRES Massive Rocket On Israel From Gaza | Abu Obaida All Out War After Trump Speech

A day after Gaza ceasefire talks failed, Hamas fired a rocket toward Israel’s border community of Kissufim, reigniting tensions. Despite Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, Hamas..

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Zelensky Fails As Kremlin Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Putin | Trump’s Sanction Deadline Nears [Video]

Zelensky Fails As Kremlin Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Putin | Trump’s Sanction Deadline Nears

In a major setback for peace in Eastern Europe, the Kremlin has poured cold water on any hopes of a Zelensky–Putin summit in the next 30 days. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared the meeting..

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Turkey UNLEASHES Tayfun Block-4 Ballistic Missile| Ankara to supply Missile to Syria against Israel? [Video]

Turkey UNLEASHES Tayfun Block-4 Ballistic Missile| Ankara to supply Missile to Syria against Israel?

Turkey has unveiled the Tayfun Block-4, its first hypersonic ballistic missile, at the IDEF 2025 Defence Fair in Istanbul. Developed by Roketsan, the 800-km range missile boasts extreme speed,..

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Erdogan Backs Al-Sharaa’s Fight against Netanyahu | Syrian Civil War escalates | Turkey vs Israel [Video]

Erdogan Backs Al-Sharaa’s Fight against Netanyahu | Syrian Civil War escalates | Turkey vs Israel

Turkey has officially entered the Syrian civil war after Damascus requested assistance to combat terror groups and stabilize the south. Ankara will provide military training, consultancy, and armoured..

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Most DISTURBING VIDEO: Druze Lined Up & BRUTALLY Mass Executed by Al-Sharaa’s HTS in Sweida [Video]

Most DISTURBING VIDEO: Druze Lined Up & BRUTALLY Mass Executed by Al-Sharaa’s HTS in Sweida

Shocking videos from Syria’s Sweida province show Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants executing Druze civilians in a surge of sectarian bloodshed. Victims, targeted for their faith, are seen..

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HAMAS REGAINS GAZA: Another IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza After Abu Obeida's 'Attrition War' Warning [Video]

HAMAS REGAINS GAZA: Another IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza After Abu Obeida's 'Attrition War' Warning

An Israeli soldier, Staff Sgt. Amit Cohen, 19, from the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion, was killed in southern Gaza as IDF forces pushed deeper into Khan Younis. A preliminary probe revealed Cohen..

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Nimisha Priya Release: Dr. Paul Claims Nimisha Priya Will Be Released | Activist Disputes Claim [Video]

Nimisha Priya Release: Dr. Paul Claims Nimisha Priya Will Be Released | Activist Disputes Claim

Dr. KA Paul, speaking from Sanaa, claims that Yemeni leaders have cancelled the death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya. In a video message, he thanked Yemeni and Indian leaders, including PM..

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Zelensky To ADMIT Defeat? Kyiv Confirms Russia-Ukraine Talks In Turkey Amid Tensions | Ukraine War [Video]

Zelensky To ADMIT Defeat? Kyiv Confirms Russia-Ukraine Talks In Turkey Amid Tensions | Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that critical Russia-Ukraine peace talks are set for Wednesday in Turkey. As the war drags on and battlefield realities shift, questions loom large..

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‘Israel Is Using
’ Palestinian PM’s BIG Accusation Against Netanyahu and Israel’s Dirty War Tactics [Video]

‘Israel Is Using
’ Palestinian PM’s BIG Accusation Against Netanyahu and Israel’s Dirty War Tactics

In a scathing press conference in Ramallah, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa accused Israel of systematically using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. He stated that by targeting food..

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GAZA AID DEATHS: IDF Opens Fire on Starving Aid Seekers | 32 Dead, UN Says 800 Killed Near Sites [Video]

GAZA AID DEATHS: IDF Opens Fire on Starving Aid Seekers | 32 Dead, UN Says 800 Killed Near Sites

Another deadly incident in Gaza as Israeli forces opened fire on desperate Palestinians seeking food aid, killing at least 32 and wounding dozens. Witnesses say the gunfire was “targeted to kill,”..

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Syrian Forces HUMILIATE Druze Men in Viral Video |US-Led Ceasefire Breaks Apart, Regime Change Soon? [Video]

Syrian Forces HUMILIATE Druze Men in Viral Video |US-Led Ceasefire Breaks Apart, Regime Change Soon?

A shocking viral video from Sweida shows HTS soldiers brutally forcing two Druze men at gunpoint onto a balcony, hurling slurs, and making them climb the railing before firing shots and throwing them..

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Syria’s Al-Sharaa’s MOST CHILLING WARNING To Israel: Trump Stopped Syria-Israel War?|‘Won’t Forget’ [Video]

Syria’s Al-Sharaa’s MOST CHILLING WARNING To Israel: Trump Stopped Syria-Israel War?|‘Won’t Forget’

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa credited U.S., Arab, and Turkish mediation—led by President Donald Trump—for halting a full-scale war between Syria and Israel following intense Israeli..

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Iran's War Warning: Iran’s Defense Minister DOUBTS Ceasefire With Israel | Missiles & Bases on ALERT [Video]

Iran's War Warning: Iran’s Defense Minister DOUBTS Ceasefire With Israel | Missiles & Bases on ALERT

Weeks after the Israel–Iran ceasefire, Iran's Defense Minister General Nasirzadeh has declared deep distrust in the truce, warning of serious retaliation if Israel resumes military operations. In a..

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Turkey On HIGH Alert:  Syria SHUTS Border With Turkey As Massive Wildfires Rage Just 4KM From Border [Video]

Turkey On HIGH Alert: Syria SHUTS Border With Turkey As Massive Wildfires Rage Just 4KM From Border

Syria has shut the Kassab border crossing with Turkey as massive wildfires edge dangerously close to the Turkish province of Hatay. Sparked amid severe drought and recent sectarian unrest, the fires..

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Turkey, Jordan send firefighters to Syria as wildfires burn for fourth day [Video]

Turkey, Jordan send firefighters to Syria as wildfires burn for fourth day

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Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms [Video]

Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms

Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his..

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PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey [Video]

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey The PKK's original aim was to establish a Kurdish state in the southeast of Turkey, but over time its goals evolved..

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Turkey’s Big WARNING Against Israel Amid Attack On Houthis | BRICS Summit Boils Over Israel? [Video]

Turkey’s Big WARNING Against Israel Amid Attack On Houthis | BRICS Summit Boils Over Israel?

At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan delivered a chilling warning: Israel’s unchecked aggression could spiral into global instability. Fidan accused Tel Aviv of..

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Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey [Video]

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that..

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Turkey faces 'truly great disaster', warns Erdogan amid raging wildfires and sweltering temperatures

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Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.
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Op Sindoor: Pakistan's Asim Munir claims no 'external support' after India exposes axis with China & Turkey; 'assertions factually incorrect'

Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, refuted claims of external assistance during the recent conflict with India, dismissing them as false and an attempt to undermine Pakistan's capabilities. He..
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'Unprecedented threat': Delhi HC junks Turkish-based Celebi's plea against revocation of security clearance; cites national security

The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of Turkey-based Çelebi's security clearance by the BCAS, citing national security concerns. This decision followed intelligence inputs suggesting Çelebi's..
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X a/cs of China's GT, Turkiye's TRT, Reuters withheld

X has withheld the handles of Global Times News and TRT World in India following a legal demand, potentially linked to efforts to curb misinformation. Reuters' handle was also briefly withheld,..
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Wildfires break out in Greece, Turkey and Syria

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Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria.
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Army deputy chief: Operation Sindoor faced 3 foes - Pakistan, China & Turkiye

During Operation Sindoor, India faced a complex challenge with Pakistan, actively supported by China and Turkiye, according to a top Army officer. China provided Pakistan with real-time satellite..
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Operation Sindoor: China shared live data on India assets with Pak & Turkey provided drones, says Army deputy chief; anti-India axis exposed

Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh revealed that China provided Pakistan with real-time intelligence during India's 'Operation Sindoor.' He highlighted that Pakistan may target Indian population centers..
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UK records hottest day of year so far - as 40C highs close schools in Europe

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The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – while Europe has also faced extreme heat, and wildfires have raged in Turkey.
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'Must be an embarrassment’: Defence secretary's jibe at Shahbaz Sharif over Trump-Munir lunch; warns of China-Turkey nexus


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India backs Cyprus in its fight against Turkiye

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Turkey issues big statement on alleged role in Air India Dreamliner crash: 'Seems to be aimed at...'

Turkey denies involvement in the Air India crash, saying Turkish Technic did not maintain the Boeing 787-8 that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 270 people.
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One dead and 19 injured after two hot air balloons crash in Turkey

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One person has died and 19 others have been injured after two hot air balloons crashed in Turkey.
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PM Modi to visit Cyprus in the middle of Turkiye-Pakistan solidarity


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Cyprus, Croatia squeezed into PM Modi's itinerary

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Every country except Turkey called India after Pahalgam terror attack: BJP

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Pakistan-backer Turkey to manufacture weapons in Bangladesh, shocking move by Yunus may cause trouble for India due to...

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Turkey-Bangladesh nexus to surround India? Erdogan joins hands with Muhammad Yunus to create problems for New Delhi?

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Indian YouTuber Malik Swashbuckler causes uproar with vulgar remarks on Turkish woman

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Man convicted after burning Koran outside Turkish consulate in London

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Will Turkish ice creams be banned in India amid boycott calls for Turkey?

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Bayraktar busted: Pakistan’s drone fiasco-How Indian radars exposed Turkish tech

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IIT Bombay cuts ties with Turkish institutes over pro-Pakistan stand

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IIT-Roorkee joins institutions which have cut Turkiye links

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