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Istanbul: Largest city in Turkey
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus—one of the world's busiest waterways—in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its area of 5,461 square kilometers (2,109 sq mi) is coterminous with Istanbul Province.

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“Enrichment Will Continue” Iran’s Big THREAT To West | Iran BANS IAEA From Entering Nuclear Sites [Video]

“Enrichment Will Continue” Iran’s Big THREAT To West | Iran BANS IAEA From Entering Nuclear Sites

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Ukraine’s Most DEADLY Response After Failed Peace Talks | Strikes Sochi Killing 1 Civilian & Hits
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Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August [Video]

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

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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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Iran, Russia, China Unite in Nuclear Talks—US Sidelined, EU Threatens Sanctions Showdown in Istanbul [Video]

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As global tensions rise, Iran hosts trilateral nuclear talks with Russia and China—just days before a critical summit with European powers in Istanbul. The U.S., once central to negotiations, now..

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Erodgan’s Dirty Politics RESURFACES As More CHP Leaders Arrested After Imamoglu’s Imprisonment [Video]

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Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon [Video]

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Russia, Ukraine confirm new prisoner swap after talks in Istanbul [Video]

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Russia, Ukraine confirm new prisoner swap after talks in Istanbul The two countries continue to trade attacks despite diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the fighting. It’s not clear how many..

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotts court hearing citing 'unlawful' change of venue [Video]

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Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal [Video]

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Ukraine and Russia complete second prisoner swap agreed during Istanbul talks [Video]

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Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange [Video]

Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange

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‘Zelensky or NATO?’ Russia Questions On Who Blocked Return Of Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers' Bodies [Video]

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Ukraine REFUSES To Accept Fallen Ukrainian Troops At Exchange Site | Russia Accuses Kiev of Hiding
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Ukraine REFUSES To Accept Fallen Ukrainian Troops At Exchange Site | Russia Accuses Kiev of Hiding
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Russia has published the names of 97 fallen Ukrainian soldiers after Kiev allegedly refused to receive over 6,000 bodies returned in a humanitarian gesture. The move comes after talks in Istanbul,..

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Ukraine Delays POW Exchange And Bodies Transfer Despite Istanbul Deal, Russia ‘Furious’ Over Move [Video]

Ukraine Delays POW Exchange And Bodies Transfer Despite Istanbul Deal, Russia ‘Furious’ Over Move

Ukraine has unexpectedly postponed a planned exchange of prisoners of war and bodies of fallen soldiers, despite agreements reached during negotiations in Istanbul. Russian envoy Vladimir Medinsky..

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‘Kiev Regime a TERRORIST Organisation’ | Putin hits out at Zelensky days after Op Spider’s Web [Video]

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Ukraine has declared a nationwide air alert after Russian MiG-31K jets—capable of carrying Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles—took off, sparking immediate concern of long-range strikes. The Ukrainian..

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The Russia-Ukraine war has reached a boiling point. Ukrainian drone strikes late Monday knocked out power across multiple Russian regions, with Zaporozhye and Kherson plunging into darkness. Over..

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Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude [Video]

Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude

Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of..

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Invitation to WORLD WAR III? | Zelensky DISMISSES Russia’s Proposal for CEASEFIRE [Video]

Invitation to WORLD WAR III? | Zelensky DISMISSES Russia’s Proposal for CEASEFIRE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outrightly rejected Russia’s 2–3 day ceasefire proposal, calling it a "tactic" and branding Russian officials as "idiots." The offer, presented during..

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is "ready to meet" Russian representatives after Vladimir Putin suggested peace talks in Istanbul from Thursday.
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More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Turkey as people gathered in Istanbul for May Day.
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Istanbul has been hit by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake, Turkish officials have said, but there are no immediate reports of any damage or injures.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled Istanbul's streets on Sunday for a fifth night of protest against the arrest of the Turkish president's main rival.
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Turkish president Erdogan's main rival formally arrested and jailed pending trial

The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges.
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Detained Istanbul mayor faces second day of questioning as protests intensify

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Istanbul's mayor has appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges, a day after he was interrogated over corruption allegations.
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Istanbul mayor and main rival to Erdogan arrested

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Police in Turkey have arrested Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu - a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links.
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Mumbai-Istanbul IndiGo flight cancelled after hours of delay due to technical glitch, hundreds of passengers stranded


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IndiGo Istanbul delays: Now, Friday Delhi flight also late; embassy steps in to aid stuck flyers

Numerous IndiGo passengers faced significant delays and cancellations on flights to and from Istanbul due to technical issues. Stranded travelers endured long waits at the airport, with complaints of..
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400 IndiGo flyers stuck in Istanbul for nearly 2 days

Nearly 400 IndiGo passengers were stranded at Istanbul Airport for two days due to technical issues causing flight delays and cancellations. Passengers reported a lack of communication, accommodation,..
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Flm festival cancelled after ban on Daniel Craig movie

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A film festival in Istanbul has been scrapped in protest at a reported ban on their opening film, Queer, starring Daniel Craig.
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'Absolute travesty of animal welfare': Thousands protest against Turkish dog bill

Thousands of people took to the streets of Istanbul on Saturday to protest against a potential law which they fear could lead to the mass killing of dogs.
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One dead after Istanbul apartment collapse

One person has died and eight were left injured after an apartment building collapsed in Turkey on Sunday.
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Front of Boeing plane drags across runway

The front of a Boeing cargo plane was seen dragging its nose across a runway after landing in Istanbul, causing sparks to fly out underneath it.
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London Lions are beaten 75-68 by Besiktas in the first leg of their EuroCup Women's final in Istanbul.
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Fifteen people have died and several are injured after a fire at a nightclub in Istanbul.
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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed one person during Sunday Mass at a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul.
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A person has died after two masked gunmen attacked a church in Istanbul during Sunday services.
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Istanbul final not perfect for fans - Uefa president

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As Wales return to Turkey for the first time since a 6-4 loss in 1997, BBC Sport Wales speaks to those involved in a wild night in Istanbul.
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Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on flight

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An 11-year-old girl has died after losing consciousness during a flight from Istanbul to New York.
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Fans welcome Man City home after Champions League win

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'Tears shed as Man City conquer Champions League mountain'

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