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CCPO chief lauds swift arrest of 2 Turkish nationals in rape case
Cebu Daily News
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August 17, 2025
Two Turkish nationals were arrested in Barangay Kamputhaw on Thursday morning, August 14, for the allege rape of a 28-year-old woman inside a condominium unit. | Photo courtesy of Paul Lauro. CEBU CITY, Philippines — The head of the Cebu City...
Turkey Approves Belated Divine Service at Historic Panagia Soumela Greek Orthodox Monastery
Greek Reporter
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August 16, 2025
Panagia Soumela Monastery in Turkey. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Rotadefterim CC BY SA 4.0 For the second consecutive year, Turkish authorities have prohibited the celebration of the Divine Service on August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the...
Turkish Cypriot leader criticizes Greek Cypriot response to British MP’s visit
Famagusta Gazette
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August 16, 2025
Home Cyprus Turkish Cypriot leader criticizes Greek Cypriot response to British MP’s visit Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar condemned what he called a “tyrannical Greek Cypriot mentality” following the resignation of British MP Afzal Khan, who...
Russia's Lavrov discusses Alaska summit's outcome with Turkish, Hungarian counterparts
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held calls on Saturday with his Turkish and Hungarian counterparts, the Russian foreign ministry said, hours after a summit between the U.S. and Russian presidents yielded no deal on ending the war...
Turkish expert: Zangezur corridor will allow Azerbaijan to unlock its potential
Azertag
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August 16, 2025
Ankara, August 16, AZERTAC The agreements reached at the August 8 meeting in Washington between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the United States strengthen Baku’s position, including in regional trade, and also reinforce the alliance...
Lavrov, Turkey’s top diplomat discuss results of Alaska summit over phone — Russia’s MFA
TASS
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August 16, 2025
MOSCOW, August 17. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the results of the Russia-US summit in Alaska with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in a phone call, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "The two top...
Turkey tops Libya’s imports in 2025
The Libya Observer
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Turkey has emerged as the leading source of goods and services imported into Libya so far this year, followed by China, Egypt, India and Russia. Figures released by the Central Bank of Libya show that banks used $15.3bn in foreign currency between...
Turkiye Welcomes Putin-Trump Summit in Alaska, Hopes For Lasting Peace in Ukraine - Erdogan
Sputnik News
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August 16, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250816/turkey-welcomes-putin-trump-summit-in-alaska-hopes-for-lasting-peace-in-ukraine---erdogan-1122632387.html Turkiye Welcomes Putin-Trump Summit in Alaska, Hopes For Lasting Peace in Ukraine - Erdogan Turkiye...
Trump-Putin Alaska meeting provides ‘new momentum’ to end Russia-Ukraine war: Turkish president
APA
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August 16, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks in Alaska have given "new momentum" to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, APA reports. "The meetings held in...
State police: 1 dead after drowning in Turkey Hill Pond at Harrison State Park
News 12 Westchester - New York
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State police say at least one person is dead after drowning in Turkey Hill Pond at Harrison State Park on Saturday. There was a large police presence with state troopers and ambulances at the scene around 1:30 p.m. News 12's Lauren Del Valle has...
UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus
Euronews
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August 16, 2025
By Euronews Published on 16/08/2025 - 14:31 GMT+2 •Updated 14:58 Labour MP and UK trade envoy to Turkey Afzal Khan has resigned after criticism over his visit to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus on 8 August. The territory is not recognised...
Turkish new social media app aims to attract local, global users
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Next Sosyal, a new social media platform developed by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), aims to attract users both in Türkiye and internationally, the T3 Foundation Board chair told Anadolu. Elvan Kuzucu Hidir explained that the platform...
Turkish league: Osimhen returns as Galatasaray defeat Fatih Karagümrük
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 16, 2025
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday as the Turkish champions secured a 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagümrük in the Süper Lig. Osimhen, who recently joined from Napoli, came on in the 61st minute to a loud...
Iran envoy discusses bilateral ties between Tehran and Ankara, emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights
Tehran Times
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August 16, 2025
TEHRAN – In a diplomatic visit to Ankara on Friday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, held high-level meetings with Turkish officials to reaffirm the importance of...
Turkish Social Platform Aims for Global Reach
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The newly introduced social networking site Next Sosyal, created by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), is expected to gain widespread popularity both within Türkiye and internationally, according to the chair of the T3 Foundation Board in...
Abdeen Palace Hosts Turkish Wedding Festival for Gaza Relief
Sada Elbalad
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August 16, 2025
Sat 16 Aug 2025 | 05:41 PM Preparations are underway in Cairo for a major cultural and charitable event showcasing traditional Turkish wedding heritage at the historic Abdeen Palace. The exhibition and performance, organized by the Turkish...
72 Commercial Voyages Between Turkish, Egyptian, and Occupied Ports During Second Week of August
Yemen News Agency SABA
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72 Commercial Voyages Between Turkish, Egyptian, and Occupied Ports During Second Week of August Sana’a - SABA: While Yemen continues to enforce its naval blockade against the Zionist enemy as part of its stance in support of its brothers in Gaza,...
Al Dhaid Team continues intensive training in Turkey camp
Sharjah24
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Strategic sports vision Through this camp, the club is implementing the steps of its sporting strategy, which focuses on sustainability in performance and results. This approach strengthens Al Dhaid’s position as one of the ambitious teams on the...
Dad dies off coast of Turkey after boarding boat trip on holiday
Liverpool Echo
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August 16, 2025
A 47-year-old dad from Scotland has died after embarking on a boat trip off the coast of Turnuc, near the popular Turkish tourist resort of Mamaris. John Nelson, from Arbroath, near Dundee, was on holiday with his son Josh and his girlfriend...
Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut
The Sun Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen failed to score in his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday night. The Super Eagles striker started the 3-0 win over newly promoted Fatih Katagumruk on the bench. Osimhen was left out of the team for the...