A 15-year-old boy has been detained after a shooting outside a high school in western Turkey injured 11 students, including two who were seriously wounded. The incident took place at around 8 am local time in Turgutlu, in Manisa province near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governor’s office said.&nbsp;Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said the boy was quickly apprehended following the attack.&nbsp;"Eleven students were injured, two of them seriously. The minor who carried out the attack was quickly apprehended and taken into custody," Gurlek wrote on X.&nbsp;Video footage from outside the school showed police officers wrestling a man in a white shirt to the ground before taking him away. A woman could be heard screaming as people gathered near the school fence and recorded the scene on their mobile phones.<h3>Investigation launched into school shooting</h3>&nbsp;Officials are looking into how the weapon reached the teenager and the circumstances in which it was stored and supervised. Authorities are also examining allegations that the boy had faced bullying before the shooting.&nbsp;"How the weapon used in the attack ended up in the minor's hands, the conditions under which it was kept and supervised, and allegations of bullying prior to the incident are all being investigated," Gurlek wrote on X.

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The latest shooting comes five months after two school attacks in Turkey raised concerns over security at educational institutions.&nbsp;In April, a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in the southern province of Kahramanmaras. The attack killed a teacher and nine students aged 10 and 11. The attacker died at the scene.&nbsp;A day earlier, another teenager had opened fire at his former high school in the southeastern province of Sanliurfa. The shooting injured 16 people before the attacker took his own life after being confronted by police.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-kanishka-bombing-canadian-authorities-says-there-are-no-persons-of-interest-remain-in-case-1790056556283">Air India Kanishka bombing: Canadian authorities says there are 'no persons of interest' remain in case</a><h3>Turkey steps up school security</h3>Following the two attacks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed a deputy education minister and said his government would introduce tighter controls on gun ownership.&nbsp;Erdogan also said school safety would remain one of the government’s top priorities.&nbsp;"When we look at similar attacks around the world, especially in the United States, we see one of the perpetrators' aims is to terrorise society," he said.&nbsp;The latest incident occurred a day after Education Minister Yusuf Tekin and Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci signed a protocol outlining security measures for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, which began on September 14.&nbsp;Tekin said 31,000 school grounds supervisors had been deployed for the first time. The ministry also conducted a new security assessment of schools and assigned police officers to schools classified as first- and second-degree risk institutions, where they remain on permanent duty.

A 15-year-old boy was detained after a shooting outside a high school in Turkey’s Manisa province injured 11 students, including two who were seriously wounded.

A 15-year-old boy has been detained after a shooting outside a high school in western Turkey injured 11 students, including two who were seriously wounded. The incident took place at around 8 am local time in Turgutlu, in Manisa province near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governor’s office said. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said the boy was quickly apprehended following the attack. "Eleven students were injured, two of them seriously. The minor who carried out the attack was quickly apprehended and taken into custody," Gurlek wrote on X. Video footage from outside the school showed police officers wrestling a man in a white shirt to the ground before taking him away. A woman could be heard screaming as people gathered near the school fence and recorded the scene on their mobile phones. Investigation launched into school shooting Officials are looking into how the weapon reached the teenager and the circumstances in which it was stored and supervised. Authorities are also examining allegations that the boy had faced bullying before the shooting. "How the weapon used in the attack ended up in the minor's hands, the conditions under which it was kept and supervised, and allegations of bullying prior to the incident are all being investigated," Gurlek wrote on X.

A 15-year-old boy was detained after a shooting outside a high school in Turkey’s Manisa province injured 11 students, including two who were seriously wounded.

15-year-old opens fire outside high school in Turkey, 11 students injured

Uganda has suspended all military cooperation with Turkey, escalating a months-long row over government critic Fred Lumbuye, who's faced 15 criminal charges in Uganda but has lived freely in Turkey for years. Army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Museveni's son, has demanded Ankara extradite or expel him, even threatening earlier to cancel a $3.2 billion Standard Gauge Railway contract with Turkish firm Yapı Merkezi. Uganda says the suspension stays until "outstanding issues" between the two countries are resolved.


Kampala-Ankara rift deepens: Uganda suspends military ties, seeks Fred Lumbuye's extradition

Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin has held talks with his Greek counterpart in Athens, according to reports, as the two neighbours seek to manage longstanding disputes and regional tensions. Discussions reportedly covered issues ranging from the Aegean Sea and migration to developments in Syria, Libya and broader Eastern Mediterranean security. 


Turkish, Greek intel chiefs hold talks amid regional tensions

Turkey and Greece open intelligence channel as regional tensions simmer 

The Saudi-led Mecca Defence Pact is expanding its footprint. Bangladesh has said it's viewing the mutual-defence agreement — signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on August 7 — positively, after reportedly receiving an invitation from Riyadh. Pakistan says six to seven other Muslim-majority nations are also interested in joining. Meeting in Istanbul, top diplomats from the founding members agreed to work on a framework and establish a secretariat to coordinate activities under the pact, which treats an attack on any member as an attack on all.


Bangladesh considers joining Mecca defence pact, members agree to establish secretariat

A ferry disaster near Northern Cyprus has triggered a major rescue operation after powerful waves struck a passenger vessel en route to Turkey. Authorities say the ferry capsized and is now completely submerged beneath the sea. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed support for ongoing rescue and recovery efforts as emergency teams race against time. Investigators have detained the captain and seven crew members as they examine the circumstances that led to the tragedy.


Turkey ferry tragedy: Captain detained as search for survivors continues

Tensions between Turkey and Israel are drawing increasing attention as strategic rivalries deepen across the Middle East. Israel's reported strike on a Syrian military site has fueled speculation over concerns about growing Turkish influence in the region. Analysts are closely watching the military balance between Turkey's large armed forces and Israel's advanced air power and technology. Adding a new layer to the equation are evolving regional alignments, including closer cooperation between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. While no direct conflict appears imminent, the geopolitical rivalry is becoming harder to ignore.


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Israel has justified its strike on a Syrian airbase, saying the operation was aimed at preventing Turkish troops from establishing a military presence there. The development highlights growing tensions involving Israel, Turkey and Syria, as regional powers seek to expand their military influence and security presence.


Israel-Turkey tensions: Netanyahu says won't tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Turkey of seeking a military foothold in Syria, warning that any Turkish military entrenchment threatening Israel will not be tolerated. The remarks came after Israel struck Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israeli officials said could be used by Turkish forces. Reports also indicate that Mossad chief Roman Gofman raised concerns about Turkey's growing military role in Syria during contacts with Syrian officials.


Netanyahu warns Turkey over Syria, signals red line on military presence 

Turkey on Thursday (Aug 20) denied having any military presence at a Syrian air base struck by Israel earlier this week, rejecting claims that Ankara was preparing to establish a military foothold at the facility in northern Syria. The Abu al-Zuhur air base, near Aleppo, was targeted by Israeli strikes on Tuesday (Aug 18). The facility has remained out of service since 2012 after suffering extensive damage during Syria’s civil war.Israel said the strikes followed a recent visit to the base by a Turkish military delegation. The claim has fuelled concerns in Israel over a possible expansion of Turkey’s military presence in Syria.“There was no Turkish military delegation at the Abu al-Zuhur airbase before or during the attack carried out by Israel,” a Turkish defence official told journalists on Thursday, speaking anonymously.<h2>Netanyahu warns Turkey</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel would oppose any Turkish military entrenchment moving towards its territory.“We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment moving southward, because it threatens us,” Netanyahu said in an army radio podcast.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-replacing-uss-abraham-lincoln-amid-reports-of-suffering-troops-new-aircraft-carrier-to-arrive-in-middle-east-1786681186213">US replacing USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of suffering troops? New aircraft carrier to arrive in Middle East</a>Ankara, however, rejected Israel’s action and reaffirmed its support for Syria’s territorial integrity. Turkish Defence Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk described the strikes as “unacceptable”, accusing Israel of undermining Syria’s stability and sovereignty.“Israel's attack on the Abu al-Zuhur air base is aimed at harming Syria's stability, security, unity, integrity and infrastructure,” Akturk said.He added that Turkey would continue its efforts to support Syria’s sovereignty and help create conditions for post-war stability.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had earlier reported that the Israeli strikes came after a Turkish military delegation visited the airfield as part of efforts to reactivate it.The dispute highlights growing tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, where both countries have competing security interests as Damascus seeks to rebuild after years of conflict.

Turkey denied having a military presence at Syria’s Abu al-Zuhur air base after Israel struck it. Ankara condemned the attack, while Netanyahu warned against Turkish military entrenchment in Syria.

Turkey on Thursday (Aug 20) denied having any military presence at a Syrian air base struck by Israel earlier this week, rejecting claims that Ankara was preparing to establish a military foothold at the facility in northern Syria. The Abu al-Zuhur air base, near Aleppo, was targeted by Israeli strikes on Tuesday (Aug 18). The facility has remained out of service since 2012 after suffering extensive damage during Syria’s civil war. Israel said the strikes followed a recent visit to the base by a Turkish military delegation. The claim has fuelled concerns in Israel over a possible expansion of Turkey’s military presence in Syria. “There was no Turkish military delegation at the Abu al-Zuhur airbase before or during the attack carried out by Israel,” a Turkish defence official told journalists on Thursday, speaking anonymously. Netanyahu warns Turkey Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel would oppose any Turkish military entrenchment moving towards its territory. “We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment moving southward, because it threatens us,” Netanyahu said in an army radio podcast. Also read | US replacing USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of suffering troops? New aircraft carrier to arrive in Middle East Ankara, however, rejected Israel’s action and reaffirmed its support for Syria’s territorial integrity. Turkish Defence Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk described the strikes as “unacceptable”, accusing Israel of undermining Syria’s stability and sovereignty. “Israel's attack on the Abu al-Zuhur air base is aimed at harming Syria's stability, security, unity, integrity and infrastructure,” Akturk said. He added that Turkey would continue its efforts to support Syria’s sovereignty and help create conditions for post-war stability. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had earlier reported that the Israeli strikes came after a Turkish military delegation visited the airfield as part of efforts to reactivate it. The dispute highlights growing tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, where both countries have competing security interests as Damascus seeks to rebuild after years of conflict.

Turkey denied having a military presence at Syria’s Abu al-Zuhur air base after Israel struck it. Ankara condemned the attack, while Netanyahu warned against Turkish military entrenchment in Syria.

Turkey denies military presence at Syrian base struck by Israel – What we know

Israel strikes Syrian airbase: Israeli strike triggers backlash from Turkey, ally US

Israel's latest strike on a Syrian airbase has triggered sharp criticism from Turkey and concern in Washington, adding a new layer of tension to an already volatile region. With the Gaza conflict unresolved and reports of friction between Benjamin Netanyahu and key allies, questions are growing over whether security threats could influence Israel's upcoming election campaign.


Israel attacks Syria & riles up Turkey, as Lebanon & Gaza remain unsolved 

While returning from the NATO Summit in Turkiye, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have flown to UK using the old Air Force One jet. According to reports though, this was a deception as Trump travelled to UK by a military jet to avert threats from Iran.


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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Egypt is also expected to join the Makkah Defence Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on August 7. He described Cairo as a “natural partner”. &nbsp;Turkey wants this coalition to grow and bring other nations into it.“Under our president’s vision, we should not remain limited to three countries. We should grow and, if necessary, bring all countries under this umbrella,” said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan while speaking to Turkish Anadolu News Agency.Egypt's inlcusion into the alliance would definitely increase the weight of the coalition, as it is closest to Israeli territory. It already shares strong military ties with Turkey despite previous tension over the 2013 Egyptian military's overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-car-attack-north-24-parganas-1786277620247">Mamata Banerjee's car attacked in West Bengal while meeting family of TMC worker who died in police custody</a>"Egypt is already our natural partner on all issues. I believe that at the next stage Egypt will also be among us in the alliance. We already act toward one another as if we were alliance members. There are a few technical issues. Once these are implemented, there is no reason for Egypt not to be part of it," said Fidan. He further added that neither Pakistan nor Saudi Arabia has any objection to Egyptian inclusion.&nbsp;The nature of the agreement still remains undefined, despite having NATO's Article 5-like stipulation where an attack on any one of the three states would be treated as an attack on all of them. But unlike NATO, this seems to have more room for political manoeuvring, as it's rather a passive defensive arrangement with no existing bureaucracy and financing architecture. This would suit Egypt well for its aid relationship with Washington.&nbsp;

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Egypt is expected to join the Makkah Defence Agreement with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Egypt is also expected to join the Makkah Defence Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on August 7. He described Cairo as a “natural partner”. Turkey wants this coalition to grow and bring other nations into it. “Under our president’s vision, we should not remain limited to three countries. We should grow and, if necessary, bring all countries under this umbrella,” said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan while speaking to Turkish Anadolu News Agency. Egypt's inlcusion into the alliance would definitely increase the weight of the coalition, as it is closest to Israeli territory. It already shares strong military ties with Turkey despite previous tension over the 2013 Egyptian military's overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi. Also Read: Mamata Banerjee's car attacked in West Bengal while meeting family of TMC worker who died in police custody "Egypt is already our natural partner on all issues. I believe that at the next stage Egypt will also be among us in the alliance. We already act toward one another as if we were alliance members. There are a few technical issues. Once these are implemented, there is no reason for Egypt not to be part of it," said Fidan. He further added that neither Pakistan nor Saudi Arabia has any objection to Egyptian inclusion. The nature of the agreement still remains undefined, despite having NATO's Article 5-like stipulation where an attack on any one of the three states would be treated as an attack on all of them. But unlike NATO, this seems to have more room for political manoeuvring, as it's rather a passive defensive arrangement with no existing bureaucracy and financing architecture. This would suit Egypt well for its aid relationship with Washington.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Egypt is expected to join the Makkah Defence Agreement with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Turkey says Egypt could join Makkah Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

Turkey is rapidly surging ahead in the global defense sector, spearheading a technological arms race to develop next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). Building on the global success of the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı, Turkish aerospace giants Baykar and TAI are introducing cutting-edge platforms like the carrier-capable Bayraktar Kızılelma stealth fighter drone and the flying-wing ANKA III.

Turkiye joins global race to develop next-gen combat drones

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a landmark trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7. The historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The defence agreement comes in the backdrop of the US-Iran war and Israeli aggression in the region, which had entangled the entire Gulf region and disrupted the shipping traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;In a statement, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "The Agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression, and stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all. It further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the three States." It claimed that the agreement was founded on the countries' longstanding historical ties, Islamic solidarity, shared strategic interests, and enduring defence cooperation and reflects their shared commitment to strengthening collective security while promoting “peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond, in pursuit of a secure and prosperous future.”Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shakib-al-hasan-house-attacked-after-sheikh-hasina-press-conference-1785951743958"> Shakib Al Hasan's house attacked after joining Sheikh Hasina's virtual press conference</a>&nbsp;

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<h2>Why is the defence agreement happening now?</h2>The three nations are unified by similar concerns about the Shia revolutionary ideology of Iran, Israeli Zionist expansionism and failure of the US to contain the regional conflict. This is significant as Turkey has the second largest military in NATO, Saudi Arabia, one of the world's largest oil exporters, is home to two of the holiest sites of Islam, Mecca and Medina, and Pakistan is the only Islamic country armed with nuclear power.The pact follows a year of negotiation as Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan ​Fidan said that it favoured a broader regional agreement. It is a build-up on the Saudi-Pakistani pact, which treats an attack on either as an attack on both and encompasses “all military means”. Officials emphasise that this new platform is strictly defensive, intended to stabilise the region, and will not alter or undermine the prior international alliance commitments of any participant.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, pledging collective defence and enhanced military cooperation.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a landmark trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7. The historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The defence agreement comes in the backdrop of the US-Iran war and Israeli aggression in the region, which had entangled the entire Gulf region and disrupted the shipping traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "The Agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression, and stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all. It further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the three States." It claimed that the agreement was founded on the countries' longstanding historical ties, Islamic solidarity, shared strategic interests, and enduring defence cooperation and reflects their shared commitment to strengthening collective security while promoting “peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond, in pursuit of a secure and prosperous future.” Also Read: Shakib Al Hasan's house attacked after joining Sheikh Hasina's virtual press conference

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, pledging collective defence and enhanced military cooperation.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan seal landmark Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

A new round of defence discussions in Jeddah is drawing attention across the region, with analysts assessing the potential impact on Middle East security dynamics and regional military cooperation. The talks have sparked debate over whether emerging defence arrangements could influence the roles of Pakistan and Türkiye in future regional contingencies.

India is closely monitoring developments as shifting alliances, security partnerships, and strategic calculations reshape the geopolitical landscape. The outcome of these discussions could have implications for regional stability, defence cooperation, and broader power dynamics stretching from the Gulf to South Asia.

India watches Jeddah defence talks: Will new deal draw Pak, Turkiye into war? 

A resurgent wildfire in the southeastern Var region of France has flared up near the Gros Bessillon massif, quickly scorching an additional 1,000 hectares of land in just a few hours.

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Firefighters in Turkey are battling fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds, particularly in the southwestern Muğla Province near tourist hubs like Fethiye and Bodrum. The blazes have forced the precautionary evacuation of hundreds of residents, tourists, and a local hospital, while heavy smoke has temporarily closed major regional roads.

Europe Wildfires: Firefighters battle infernos in Turkiye 

Pakistan is expanding a defense pact with Saudi Arabia into a broader regional security bloc that analysts call an "Islamic NATO," with ongoing talks to include Turkey and Qatar. 

Pak eyes defence pact with Qatar & Turkiye

West Asia's security landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia is advancing its civilian nuclear ambitions, Turkey is seeking to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, and regional powers are rapidly reassessing their military strategies and deterrence capabilities. The shifting balance of power has reignited concerns about a possible regional arms race. While Saudi Arabia deepens its strategic ties with the United States and maintains close defense cooperation with Pakistan, Turkey is pushing to regain access to fifth-generation stealth fighters. Meanwhile, Israel continues to maintain one of the region's most advanced militaries under its long-standing policy of nuclear ambiguity.

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Reports suggest the UAE and Qatar have emerged as possible destinations for Russia's S-400 air defence system, as Gulf nations seek stronger missile shields following the Iran–U.S. conflict. The development comes amid speculation that Türkiye could part ways with its S-400 batteries in an effort to revive defence ties with the United States and potentially rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme.

UAE, Qatar emerge as possible destinations for S-400 system

A woman was arrested in Istanbul for entering shops and sexually harassing men. Videos show her moving up against the men and even trying to kiss them. She was apprehended following an operation by the Istanbul Police Department. She has been placed under observation at a health institution to determine whether she is capable of committing criminal acts. Reports suggest that following the arrest, the woman was claimed to be suffering from bipolar disorder and was referred to the Küçükçekmece Courthouse.&nbsp;The suspect has been identified as ZE and is 30 years old. Photos and videos on social media show her entering workplaces and harassing men. The case has left netizens shocked, with some saying that one woman harassing men led to her being labelled as suffering from a disease, when some men go around doing the same thing every day.<h2>Incidents of the female suspect harassing men in Istanbul</h2>The first incident was reported from Ümraniye. Security footage shows the woman entering a shop and approaching male employees. She tries to touch them inappropriately, as per the videos, with one showing her trying to kiss a man, and in another case, she can be seen brushing her hand against a man's bottom.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncw-report-on-tcs-nashik-case-flags-toxic-workplace-serious-posh-violations-1778516459204">NCW report on TCS Nashik case flags ‘toxic workplace’, serious POSH violations</a>&nbsp;Taken aback by the bizarre act being committed by a woman, employees reacted by saying "Don't touch me" and "Would you please step outside?" After &nbsp;Ümraniye, the woman was seen committing similar acts in different districts of Istanbul. She entered the workplace and told the male employees, "I am a student, I am selling cologne to earn my pocket money."&nbsp;

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Later, she attempted physical contact. Upon being rejected, she got aggressive. The woman was last seen at a business in İkitelli, where she harassed another male staff. The man tries to move away from her, and the suspect leaves after insulting him.<h2>Reactions from social media users - “They wanted it”</h2>Reacting to the news, social media users pointed out how the "hunters had become the hunted." One user wrote, "Finally somebody giving them their own medicine," with another adding, "Why were the men outside????" One quipped, "Look at them, showing their arms and pants so tight," taking a jab at how women are told that their clothes provoke men.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another wrote, "Why did they look in her direction? They wanted it." One comment read, "Honestly i dont want to blame the victims, but what they were thinking showing that much of skin in public?!" &nbsp;

Istanbul was rocked by a string of sexual harassment incidents in recent weeks, but the perpetrator was a woman. The arrested suspect would approach male employees and try to touch and kiss them. She is being assessed at a health institution.

A woman was arrested in Istanbul for entering shops and sexually harassing men. Videos show her moving up against the men and even trying to kiss them. She was apprehended following an operation by the Istanbul Police Department. She has been placed under observation at a health institution to determine whether she is capable of committing criminal acts. Reports suggest that following the arrest, the woman was claimed to be suffering from bipolar disorder and was referred to the Küçükçekmece Courthouse. The suspect has been identified as ZE and is 30 years old. Photos and videos on social media show her entering workplaces and harassing men. The case has left netizens shocked, with some saying that one woman harassing men led to her being labelled as suffering from a disease, when some men go around doing the same thing every day. Incidents of the female suspect harassing men in Istanbul The first incident was reported from Ümraniye. Security footage shows the woman entering a shop and approaching male employees. She tries to touch them inappropriately, as per the videos, with one showing her trying to kiss a man, and in another case, she can be seen brushing her hand against a man's bottom. Also Read: NCW report on TCS Nashik case flags ‘toxic workplace’, serious POSH violations Taken aback by the bizarre act being committed by a woman, employees reacted by saying "Don't touch me" and "Would you please step outside?" After Ümraniye, the woman was seen committing similar acts in different districts of Istanbul. She entered the workplace and told the male employees, "I am a student, I am selling cologne to earn my pocket money."

Istanbul was rocked by a string of sexual harassment incidents in recent weeks, but the perpetrator was a woman. The arrested suspect would approach male employees and try to touch and kiss them. She is being assessed at a health institution.

Woman arrested for sexually harassing men in Istanbul, is referred to a health facility. 'Why were the men outside?'

A new flashpoint is forming in the Middle East. Israel has warned about Turkish military expansion in Syria, calling it a direct threat to its security. Officials say Ankara is building a bigger presence near Israel’s northern border, raising fears of a potential confrontation. Syria, already devastated by years of war, is now caught between two regional powers. Analysts say this could open a new battlefront. 


Israel threatens response if Turkey builds Syria bases

Israel warns of Turkish military expansion in Syria

A major geopolitical breakthrough appears to be on the horizon. Reports are circulating that Turkey has offloaded its controversial Russian-made S-400 missile systems to a Persian Gulf nation—widely speculated to be the UAE or Qatar. This move is being viewed as the final hurdle for Ankara to exit the "S-400 trap," clear the path for the lifting of U.S. CAATSA sanctions, and potentially rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program.


Trump signals sanctions relief & possible F-35 sale to Turkey

In a unique diplomatic gesture, NATO leaders were presented with custom-engraved firearms during the latest summit. This tradition of gifting high-end craftsmanship sparks conversation on protocol, symbolism, and the intersection of defense industry prestige and international diplomacy.


NATO leaders receive engraved firearms as souvenirs

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will lift sanctions on Turkey and will soon decide whether to resume the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the country. He announced while meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara. The development marks a shift in Washington's position after it removed Turkey from the F-35 programme in 2019 following Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 air defence system. The United States also imposed sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or CAATSA.&nbsp;"We're going to be taking the sanctions off," Trump told reporters.&nbsp;Sitting beside Erdogan, Trump also indicated that his administration was reviewing Turkey's request to acquire the advanced fighter aircraft.&nbsp;"That's a decision we're going to make… it's a great plane, the best plane by far, and it's certainly something we will consider," Trump said.&nbsp;The announcement followed a lavish welcome for Trump in Turkey, where Ottoman warriors in suits of armour greeted him outside a marble palace as fighter jets flew overhead. Erdogan also personally received Trump at the airport, at times holding the US President by the arm after he stepped off the new Air Force One.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-tankers-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-in-24-hours-amid-us-iran-ceasefire-1783439591272">Three tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours amid US-Iran ceasefire</a><h2>Netanyahu says F-35 sale would upset regional balance</h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the possible sale of F 35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, warning that such a move would affect the balance of power in the Middle East.&nbsp;"It would destroy the power balance in the Middle East, because Turkey, I think, has aggressive aspirations," Netanyahu told CNN in a televised interview, AFP reported. &nbsp;&nbsp;"When you give them that power, you're going to see aggression in its wake," it added.&nbsp;Turkey has long sought to rejoin the F-35 programme and pushed for the removal of US sanctions, which have strained relations and affected its defence projects. Netanyahu has previously opposed supplying the aircraft to Turkey, while Erdogan is hoping that his relationship with Trump will help secure the delivery of five F-35 jets, for which payment has already been made.

Any move to readmit Turkey to the F-35 programme would have to clear a key legal hurdle under a 2020 law requiring the US administration to determine that Ankara no longer possesses or operates the Russian S-400 systems.

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will lift sanctions on Turkey and will soon decide whether to resume the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the country. He announced while meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara. The development marks a shift in Washington's position after it removed Turkey from the F-35 programme in 2019 following Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 air defence system. The United States also imposed sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, or CAATSA. "We're going to be taking the sanctions off," Trump told reporters. Sitting beside Erdogan, Trump also indicated that his administration was reviewing Turkey's request to acquire the advanced fighter aircraft. "That's a decision we're going to make… it's a great plane, the best plane by far, and it's certainly something we will consider," Trump said. The announcement followed a lavish welcome for Trump in Turkey, where Ottoman warriors in suits of armour greeted him outside a marble palace as fighter jets flew overhead. Erdogan also personally received Trump at the airport, at times holding the US President by the arm after he stepped off the new Air Force One. Also Read: Three tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours amid US-Iran ceasefire Netanyahu says F-35 sale would upset regional balance Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the possible sale of F 35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, warning that such a move would affect the balance of power in the Middle East. "It would destroy the power balance in the Middle East, because Turkey, I think, has aggressive aspirations," Netanyahu told CNN in a televised interview, AFP reported. "When you give them that power, you're going to see aggression in its wake," it added. Turkey has long sought to rejoin the F-35 programme and pushed for the removal of US sanctions, which have strained relations and affected its defence projects. Netanyahu has previously opposed supplying the aircraft to Turkey, while Erdogan is hoping that his relationship with Trump will help secure the delivery of five F-35 jets, for which payment has already been made.

Any move to readmit Turkey to the F-35 programme would have to clear a key legal hurdle under a 2020 law requiring the US administration to determine that Ankara no longer possesses or operates the Russian S-400 systems.

Trump open to F-35 sale to Turkey; Netanyahu says it would 'destroy' Middle East power balance

The world is closely watching the possibility that Turkey could once again receive America's most advanced stealth fighter, the F-35. The issue has returned to the center of international diplomacy as Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit. President Trump is expected to support efforts toward a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. If this is approved, it would mark a dramatic shift in US-Turkey defense relations after years of tensions.


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U.S. President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara ahead of the NATO leaders' summit. Erdogan welcomed Trump with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Trump meets Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. The meetings come as Washington pushes for progress on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

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