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Residents reported hearing a loud blast off Keşm Island in the Hürmüz Strait, prompting Turkish authorities to monitor the incident closely. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and underscores Turkey's strategic interest in the vital waterway.
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An investigation into ex‑intelligence chief Kaşif Kozinoğlu has led prosecutors to call the screenwriters of the hit TV series "Kurtlar Vadisi" to testify. Authorities say the writers may have knowledge of links between the show and alleged illicit activities tied to the former official.
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Turkey's Constitutional Court sentenced opposition mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to two years and one month behind bars and imposed a political ban. The ruling, delivered in a second criminal case, raises questions about the future of Istanbul’s administration and the opposition’s electoral prospects.
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Turkish investigators have secured a statement from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in the high‑profile Gülistan Doku murder case. New testimonies allege that Umut Altas, the son of a provincial governor, shot the victim and concealed her body.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the government will introduce measures aimed at lowering rental prices in Istanbul. The move targets soaring housing costs that have become a focal point of public discontent across the country.
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Turkey’s interior minister announced a crackdown on the Süleymancılar religious network, accusing its leaders of using a secret messaging app called Blooper. The move mirrors previous actions against the Gülen‑linked FETÖ movement and raises concerns about broader political repression.
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Ankara’s mayor Mansur Yavaş broke his silence to denounce the proposed ‘framework law’, warning that Turkey needs transparent governance, not secret deals. The bill, linked to a Kurdish peace process, is set for debate in parliament amid sharp splits within the opposition and broader regional security moves.