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China Condemns US’s Overcapacity Claim Just Before Blinken Visit: China launched its harshest attack to date on US complaints about industrial overcapacity ...
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Turkey’s Erdogan says Iraq sees need to eliminate Kurdish PKK militia: Reports: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quoted by media as saying on Tuesday ...
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Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Türkiye marks National Soverignty and Children's Day - Türkiye News: Nearly all of the 81 provinces across the country are set to witness a series of ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-marks-national-soverignty-and-childrens-day-192739
Equities platform Midas raises $45M Series A as fintech retains its sparkle in Turkey
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/equities-platform-midas-raises-45m-series-a-as-fintech-retains-its-sparkle-in-turkey/
Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
- The new funding is intended to introduce three new products: cryptocurrency trading, mutual funds, and savings accounts. Midas plans to expand beyond Turkey and target countries in the MENA region.
- Other participants in the round included International Finance Corporation, Spark Capital, Earlybird Digital East Fund, and Revo Capital. Previously, Midas had already completed a $11 million seed round in 2022 and aims to strengthen its presence in the Turkish financial sector.
US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/us-commander-warns-china-is-fast-becoming-more-aggressive-in-region
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As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior ...
apnews.com/article/us-china-blinken-xi-middle-east-russia-210b07bcc585b9f2de14ff71951d8743
Turkish spies targeted American organization led by former senior US officials - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/turkish-spies-targeted-american-organization-led-by-former-senior-us-officials/
Quick Glance: Turkish spies target American organization
- The Turkish government initiated a covert surveillance initiative to target the US-based organization Turkish Democracy Project.
- The organization was classified as a threat to the authoritarian Erdogan regime and subjected to intense surveillance.
Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights: Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798313
What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/leahy-law-israel-sanctions-what-to-know/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
German president in Istanbul on first leg of 3-day Türkiye visit - Türkiye News: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on April 22 arrived in Istanbul as he ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/german-president-in-istanbul-on-first-leg-of-3-day-turkiye-visit-192729
Quick Glance: Steinmeier in Istanbul: Protests and Political Gestures
- During his visit to Istanbul, German President Steinmeier was greeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators with racist imagery and slogans.
- Despite the protests, Steinmeier and the Mayor of Istanbul continued their tour at the station.
- Germany's strong support for Israel causes discontent in Turkey, where President Erdogan openly supports Hamas.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the significance of the migration history from Turkey to Germany during his visit in Istanbul.
Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Barings to Boost Turkish Equity Exposure If Locals Start Selling: Dips in Turkish equities could be a buying opportunity in the next couple of years if the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/barings-to-boost-turkish-equity-exposure-if-locals-start-selling
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Defeated village head candidate makes TV debut after viral poem: Aydın Battal, the defeated village head (mukhtar) candidate and shepherd in Turkey’s central ...
duvarenglish.com/defeated-village-head-candidate-makes-tv-debut-after-viral-poem-news-64237
Erdoğan sues Şaban Vatan seeking justice for 11-year-old daughter's suspicious death
duvarenglish.com/erdogan-sues-saban-vatan-seeking-justice-for-11-year-old-daughters-suspicious-death-news-64235
Türkiye celebrates Bangladeshi national day, hails strong ties: Bangladesh's Independence and National Day was celebrated at a reception hosted by the ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkiye-celebrates-bangladeshi-national-day-hails-strong-ties
Türkiye's Muş tulip season springs forth with beauty: The Muş tulip is a native flower of Muş, located in eastern Türkiye, registered under the name 'Muş 1071' ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/turkiyes-mus-tulip-season-springs-forth-with-beauty/news
9% spike in Mideast military spending driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey: Military spending in the region increased by its largest percentage in a decade ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/9-spike-mideast-military-spending-driven-saudi-arabia-israel-turkey
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
propublica.org/article/netanyahu-resists-blinken-plan-sanction-against-israeli-military-unit
Türkiye, US discuss counterterrorism efforts amid YPG row - Türkiye News: Senior Turkish and American officials have met in the Turkish capital to enhance joint ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-us-discuss-counterterrorism-efforts-amid-ypg-row-192726
Turkish security forces destroy PKK hideouts in 8 cities: Security forces have destroyed some 82 hideouts of the PKK terrorist group across eight Turkish ...
dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/turkish-security-forces-destroy-pkk-hideouts-in-8-cities
Erdogan in mediation talks with Hamas leader amid domestic controversies: ANKARA: The meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hamas leader ...
arabnews.com/node/2496221/middle-east
Quick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
- Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.
- Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.
- Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
Turkish-Iraqi security meeting to settle legal framework on terrorism: Following a historic visit by President Erdoğan to Baghdad this week, Türkiye and Iraq ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-iraqi-security-meeting-to-settle-legal-framework-on-terrorism
Turkish, Greek delegations work on improving strained ties in Athens: Turkish and Greek delegations met in Athens on Monday as part of long-standing efforts to ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-greek-delegations-work-on-improving-strained-ties-in-athens
British tourist named after plunging to death from hotel balcony in Turkey: Antony Maxwell, 21, was holidaying in Antalya, Turkey when he fell to his death from ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/british-tourist-named-plunging-death-hotel-balcony-turkey-20697068/
Erdoğan lands in Baghdad for 1st state visit since 2011: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived at Iraqi capital Baghdad early on Monday for his first visit ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/erdogan-lands-in-baghdad-for-1st-state-visit-since-2011
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4611116-blinken-risks-travel-warning-china/
Turkish firm seeks to accelerate Naivasha SEZ project: Turkish Ceramic will be relying on high end technology from Turkey, Germany and China.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493716/turkish-firm-seeks-to-accelerate-naivasha-sez-project
Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate views secularization as ‘risk’: In its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) ...
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-religious-affairs-directorate-views-secularization-as-risk-news-64236
Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/us-israel-reconsider-sanctions-idf
Turkish contemporary art spotlighted at Venice Biennale preview: Turkish contemporary art shines at the Venice Biennale as the Istanbul Foundation for Culture ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkish-contemporary-art-spotlighted-at-venice-biennale-preview/news
With Middle East mediation, Turkey may have a chance to make history: Getting there might require strategic brilliance and dogged commitment to solving one of ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/23/with-middle-east-mediation-turkey-may-have-a-chance-to-make-history/
Bloomberg: Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-blinken-to-warn-beijing-over-support-for-russia-in-upcoming-trip-to-china/
Venice, Türkiye unite to celebrate Marco Polo's legacy with art, history: Venice marks the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's passing with a series of ...
dailysabah.com/arts/venice-turkiye-unite-to-celebrate-marco-polos-legacy-with-art-history/news
‘Armstrong of the Arab World’: Syria’s first astronaut Mohammad Faris dies in exile
cnn.com/2024/04/21/middleeast/mohammad-faris-syria-astronaut-obit-intl-latam/
Cypriot FM bemoans lack of goodwill from Turkey: The lack of goodwill from the Turkish side does not bode well for the reunification prospects of Cyprus ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1236921/cypriot-fm-bemoans-lack-of-goodwill-from-turkey/
Turkish automotive production expands, exports remain strong in Q1: Automotive production in Türkiye expanded in the first quarter of the year with exports from ...
dailysabah.com/business/automotive/turkish-automotive-production-expands-exports-remain-strong-in-q1
Turkish consumer confidence index ticks up in April: The consumer sentiment in Türkiye improved slightly in April, official figures shared on Monday showed ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-consumer-confidence-index-ticks-up-in-april
FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/fm-katz-takes-to-x-to-call-on-world-to-stop-iran-798121
20 agreements ready to sign during Turkish president's visit to Iraq on Monday: Türkiye seeks relationship with Iraq promoting regional stability, prosperity ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/20-agreements-ready-to-sign-during-turkish-presidents-visit-to-iraq-on-monday-3681805
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Gaza aid flotilla plans to challenge Israeli blockade, organizers say: A maritime convoy with more than 5,000 tons of aid for Gaza is preparing to set sail from ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/21/gaza-aid-flotilla-turkey-israel/
Turkey’s Culture Ministry to cover lighting expenses of cemevis: As part of a new regulation published in the Official Gazette, Turkey’s Culture Ministry will ...
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-culture-ministry-to-cover-lighting-expenses-of-cemevis-news-64234
Vicious airline passenger filmed brutally beating flight attendants, cops -- and terrifying a little girl
nypost.com/2024/04/22/world-news/thug-filmed-fighting-with-cops-scaring-little-girl-on-flight/
Turkish documentary receives award at Russian film festival: Documentary Her Sey Yolunda wins prestigious award at film festival held in Chukotka region
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkish-documentary-receives-award-at-russian-film-festival-3681840
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Turkish grocer BIM could evaluate Canada market if invited: CEO: Türkiye's leading discount food retailer BIM has not received any invitation or been ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-grocer-bim-could-evaluate-canada-market-if-invited-ceo
Norms of Armenian Genocide Recognition Clash With Nationalist Memory: The ongoing struggle between global recognition efforts and the complexities of national ...
newsweek.com/forget-about-turkeys-angry-reactioninternational-norms-armenian-genocide-recognition-clash-1892266
Fidan hosts Mauritanian FM for talks on Gaza, Sahel region: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/fidan-hosts-mauritanian-fm-for-talks-on-gaza-sahel-region
Political symbolism: Turkey hosts Hamas leaders as if Hamas is a state: Hamas leaders traveled to Ankara amid a new phase of support for Hamas in the region ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798101
IMF supportive of Türkiye’s program, says official - Latest News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is very much supportive of the reform program in place in ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/imf-supportive-of-turkiyes-program-says-official-192690
South Africa calls for greater engagement with Turkish businesses: Top South African trade official emphasized Monday the vital importance of bilateral trade ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/south-africa-calls-for-greater-engagement-with-turkish-businesses
US State Secretary to threaten China with sanctions for exporting military technology to Russia – FT
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UAE launches military exercise with 10-nation participation: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, US, South Korea, France, UK, Germany participating in 3-week ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/uae-launches-military-exercise-with-10-nation-participation-3681868
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Key project, security, oil dispute in focus as Erdoğan heads to Iraq: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's trip to Iraq after over a decade is expected to ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/key-project-security-oil-dispute-in-focus-as-erdogan-heads-to-iraq
Czech-Turkish park to go ahead despite anti-Turkish lobbies: The construction of a Czech-Turkish Cooperation Park will move ahead in district Prague 6 despite ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/czech-turkish-park-to-go-ahead-despite-anti-turkish-lobbies
African students in Türkiye address continent's challenges in workshop: The first Prafrica Workshop, held by the African think tank, Platform, in Istanbul ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/education/african-students-in-turkiye-address-continents-challenges-in-workshop
Senior US diplomat to visit Türkiye for counterterrorism consultations: State Department counterterrorism coordinator to meet with Turkish officials to 'broaden ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/senior-us-diplomat-to-visit-turkiye-for-counterterrorism-consultations-3681810
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Türkiye sees inflation falling about 20% in summer months: VP: Türkiye's vice president reaffirmed expectations for a significant deceleration in inflation ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkiye-sees-inflation-falling-about-20-in-summer-months-vp
Jakobsen seizes Presidential Tour of Türkiye opening stage victory: The 134.7-kilometer (83.7-mile) Antalya-Antalya stage of the Presidential Tour of Türkiye ...
dailysabah.com/sports/jakobsen-seizes-presidential-tour-of-turkiye-opening-stage-victory/news
Ringleader of PKK’s western Germany arm caught in Istanbul: A man suspected of being the ringleader of the PKK terrorist group's formation in Germany's ...
dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/ringleader-of-pkks-western-germany-arm-caught-in-istanbul
Türkiye detains 36 suspects linked to Daesh in nationwide raids: Türkiye has detained 36 suspects tied to the Daesh terrorist group in raids across four ...
dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/turkiye-detains-36-suspects-linked-to-daesh-in-nationwide-raids
Meet the jewellery designer behind Begum Khan, who's 'drawn to the dramatic and ugly'
thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2024/04/21/begum-kiroglu-founder-jewellery-brand-begum-khan/
Celtic fan brawling on easyJet flight forces police intervention in Turkey : The man ‘lost it’ after his team’s match ended in a 3-3 draw, says fellow passenger
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flight-celtic-fan-fight-police-turkey-b2532467.html
Thousands rally across Türkiye to keep eyes on Gaza: From Istanbul to Şanlıurfa, Turkish and foreign nationals took to the streets, calling for an end to ...
dailysabah.com/politics/thousands-rally-across-turkiye-to-keep-eyes-on-gaza/news
Imany's soulful music tour coming to Türkiye in 2024: Imany, celebrated for her triple-platinum debut 'Shape of a Broken Heart,' is set to captivate music ...
dailysabah.com/arts/imanys-soulful-music-tour-coming-to-turkiye-in-2024/news
Turkish Culture Ministry withdraws support from Istanbul Film Festival over anti-LGBTI+ smear campaign
duvarenglish.com/turkish-culture-ministry-withdraws-support-from-istanbul-film-festival-over-anti-lgbti-smear-campaign-news-64239
Authorities unveil funding network for ISIL in recent arrests - Türkiye News: Turkish police have detained dozens of ISIL suspects in coordinated operations ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/authorities-unveil-funding-network-for-isil-in-recent-arrests-192754
Turkish, Greek delegations hold defense talks in Athens - Türkiye News: Delegations from Türkiye and Greece were meeting in Athens yesterday as part of ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-greek-delegations-hold-defense-talks-in-athens-192740
US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/22/us-hints-at-sanctioning-israeli-unit-over-alleged-abuses.html
China slams US claims it is fuelling Ukraine war - World News: China condemned on Tuesday as "groundless accusations" U.S. claims that Beijing was ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/china-slams-us-claims-it-is-fuelling-ukraine-war-192752
Top U.S. diplomat returns to China, but breakthroughs unlikely: From Ukraine and Taiwan to the South China Sea and the Middle East, the list of bilateral and ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/asia-pacific/politics/antony-blinken-china-visit-preview/
WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
kyivindependent.com/wsj-us-drafting-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russias-war-effort/
Turkish officer honored for heroic sacrifice during Korean War : Mehmet Gonenc, a Turkish artillery officer, was remembered for his heroic sacrifice during the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373228.html
MP Andranik Kocharyan proposes a list of victims of the Armenian Genocide - why and how?
armenianweekly.com/2024/04/17/mp-andranik-kocharyan-proposes-a-list-of-victims-of-the-armenian-genocide-why-and-how/
US-China: Blinken Needs to Show Beijing There's a Way Out: There could be a real opportunity to mend strained ties between the two superpowers ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-22/us-china-blinken-needs-to-show-beijing-there-s-a-way-out
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Blinken hints at US move to restrict aid to Israel military unit: The United States is expected to invoke a decades-old law to restrict military assistance to an ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/blinken-hints-us-move-restrict-aid-israel-military-unit
‘We are an amiable hodgepodge’: The sun was setting in the center of Komotini when suddenly cannon fire was heard. None of the numerous patrons at the local ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1236904/we-are-an-amiable-hodgepodge/
Bahçeli calls for immunity removal for DEM Party MPs amid probe - Türkiye News: Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has called for the lifting ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/bahceli-calls-for-immunity-removal-for-dem-party-mps-amid-probe-192727
US: Antony Blinken to visit China to prevent conflict and manage rivalry : The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit China from April 24th to 26th ...
wionews.com/videos/us-antony-blinken-to-visit-china-to-prevent-conflict-and-manage-rivalry-713693
Czech-Turkish park to be built in Prague - Türkiye News: Turkish and Czech authorities have agreed to construct a park in Prague 6 (a district in the Czech ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/czech-turkish-park-to-be-built-in-prague-192730
Blinken, Gallant speak by phone amid report US preparing sanctions against Israeli battalion
yenisafak.com/en/world/blinken-gallant-speak-by-phone-amid-report-us-preparing-sanctions-against-israeli-battalion-3681837
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