Turkish authorities temporarily suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, along with two other district mayors, from their duties following their arrest on corruption and terrorism charges. Imamoglu’s arrest sparked mass protests across Turkey, with the Istanbul Municipal Council set to elect a deputy to replace him as the main opposition candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Entry restrictions to Istanbul remain in place, with hundreds of protesters detained and social media platforms restricted.
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 26 near two aid centres
On Saturday, Gaza's civil defense reported that Israeli fire killed 26 people and injured over 100 near aid centers, with witnesses blaming Israeli troops for the violence. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of inciting unrest, while the Israeli military claimed they fired warning shots after identifying threats, amidst a humanitarian crisis affecting millions in the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli gunfire near food aid centers in Gaza led to the...
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