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Turkey's Erdogan wins historic third term

<p>Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday, swearing to carry out his duties "impartially" following his victory in a historic runoff election. On the other hand, in a rare gunfire incident on the Egyptian border, two Israeli soldiers were killed, and an "assailant" was killed by troops, according to the Israeli army. The soldiers were stationed at a guard post near the border when the incident occurred.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday, swearing to carry out his duties "impartially" following his victory in a historic runoff election.</p>

<p>"As president, I swear upon my honor and integrity, before the great Turkish nation ... to work with all my power to protect the existence and independence of the state ... and to fulfill my duty impartially," Erdogan said.&nbsp;</p>

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday, swearing to carry out his duties "impartially" following his victory in a historic runoff election.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday, swearing to carry out his duties "impartially" following his victory in a historic runoff election. On the other hand, in a rare gunfire incident on the Egyptian border, two Israeli soldiers were killed, and an "assailant" was killed by troops, according to the Israeli army. The soldiers were stationed at a guard post near the border when the incident occurred. Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey's Erdogan sworn in for third term as president Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday, swearing to carry out his duties "impartially" following his victory in a historic runoff election. "As president, I swear upon my honor and integrity, before the great Turkish nation ... to work with all my power to protect the existence and independence of the state ... and to fulfill my duty impartially," Erdogan said. Three Israeli soldiers killed in gunfire on border, ‘assailant Egypt cop’ neutralised In a rare gunfire incident on the Egyptian border, two Israeli soldiers were killed, and an "assailant" was killed by troops, according to the Israeli army. The soldiers were stationed at a guard post near the border when the incident occurred. Later, the Egyptian army said, a member of its security forces was fatally shot during a confrontation with Israeli forces near the border while allegedly "chasing" a drug smuggler. EXPLAINED: What is Kavach? India’s indigenous automatic train protection system Train collision in India's Odisha, one of the deadliest accidents in the country, led to a significant loss of lives. At least 261 people have been killed, and the toll may go up further, while over 900 have been injured. Such devastating accidents highlight the need for robust safety measures and the continuous improvement of infrastructure and operational protocols to prevent train collisions and ensure the safety of passengers and railway personnel. Elon Musk's tweet on #WhatIsAWoman fans Twitter buzz. Here's all you need to know On Twitter, a very peculiar hashtag is trending. As per an analysis, WION ran using Tweet binder, in the last seven days, the hashtag #WhatIsAWoman has already garnered around 166,361 tweets. But what is it about? About one year ago, conservative commentator Matt Walsh released a documentary film titled 'What is a Woman' on the Daily Wire. Australia opener David Warner announces Test retirement date ahead of WTC Final Australian opening batsman David Warner, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, has announced that he'll retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan — if he gets selected to play. The left-hander has already stated that he'll retire from all forms of cricket post 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in West Indies and the USA. Jennifer Lopez's Unstoppable halts filming due to writers strike The ongoing writers strike has caused another major disruption in the film industry, with the latest casualty being the Jennifer Lopez-starrer Unstoppable. The film, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity, was in the midst of filming in Los Angeles when it was hit by picketing strikers, leading to an indefinite shutdown. The exact timeline for resuming production remains uncertain. This development comes on the heels of Aziz Ansari's Lionsgate feature Good Fortune, which faced similar picketing two weeks ago and also had to halt production indefinitely. It is hopeful to resume filming once the strike is resolved. Additionally, Marvel Studios has made the decision to delay production on Blade and Thunderbolts until after the strike, as Marvel scripts often undergo changes during filming. Amazon in talks to introduce 'Prime wireless', slashing cell phone bills to $10 or even free Amazon is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching a mobile phone service that would offer affordable or potentially free plans to its Prime subscribers in US, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The move could potentially disrupt the dominant players in the wireless industry by exerting pressure on their pricing power. Chatbot gives 'harmful advice' on eating disorder, ordered to be taken down An artificial intelligence chatbot named "Tessa" has been withdrawn by the National Eating Disorder Association (Neda) following accusations that it was giving harmful advice. After firing four employees who worked for its hotline and had organised a union in March, Neda has come under scrutiny. 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The longest-serving leader of Turkey, who won 52.2 percent of the vote in the runoff election on May 28, was just sworn in as president of Turkey for the third time in a row. With a new five-year term, erdogan is free to continue the nation's increasingly authoritarian policies, which have polarised society while also strengthening its position as a military power in the region.

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Gravitas Global Headlines: NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg to attend Erdogan's swearing in ceremony

<p>As NATO countries push for Sweden's membership into the bloc, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is all set to visit Turkey on 3-4 June 2023. A statement by the alliance said that&nbsp;Stoltenberg is visiting the Middle-Eastern nation to&nbsp;attend the inauguration ceremony for the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Ankara on Saturday, 3 June.</p>

<p>In addition to attending the ceremony, the NATO chief will also hold bilateral meetings with President Erdogan and with senior Turkish officials, the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Turkish president was re-elected last week and will head the government for yet another five-year term, defeating main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Secretary-General will also have bilateral meetings with President Erdogan and senior Turkish officials.</p>

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US has been pushing Turkey to remove hurdles and endorse Sweden's bid to join NATO. NATO Secretary General who was in Oslo for the bloc's foreign ministers' meeting said, "There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The next NATO summit will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11-12, 2023.&nbsp;Stoltenberg said that Sweden is "within reach" to join the summit in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then," Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on the eve of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting to prepare for the summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Hungary, Turkey yet to ratify Sweden’s NATO&nbsp;joining&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Though Finland formally joined the military alliance in April, Sweden is still struggling in its bid for membership. Turkey and Hungary are the only two member countries yet to ratify Sweden's membership bid. While raising the issue of Kurdish militants, Turkey is still in opposition to Sweden's membership in the bloc.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs earlier said that there are&nbsp; ample "grievances" that need to be addressed before Sweden's admission is ratified.&nbsp;As per reports, Budapest is not moving forward with its support for Sweden over its criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's record on democracy and the rule of law.</p>

<h2><strong>Sweden&nbsp;calls on Turkey, Hungary for ratification&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom on Thursday called on Turkey and Hungary "to start the ratification of the Swedish membership to NATO".</p>

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As NATO countries push for Sweden's membership into the bloc, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is all set to visit Turkey on 3-4 June 2023. A statement by the alliance said that Stoltenberg is visiting the Middle-Eastern nation to attend the inauguration ceremony for the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Ankara on Saturday, 3 June.

As NATO countries push for Sweden's membership into the bloc, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is all set to visit Turkey on 3-4 June 2023. A statement by the alliance said that Stoltenberg is visiting the Middle-Eastern nation to attend the inauguration ceremony for the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Ankara on Saturday, 3 June. In addition to attending the ceremony, the NATO chief will also hold bilateral meetings with President Erdogan and with senior Turkish officials, the statement added. Also Read | Indian scientists discover 62 plants that can live without water in Western Ghats The Turkish president was re-elected last week and will head the government for yet another five-year term, defeating main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The Secretary-General will also have bilateral meetings with President Erdogan and senior Turkish officials. Also Read | US: Mumbai 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges order of his extradition to India US has been pushing Turkey to remove hurdles and endorse Sweden's bid to join NATO. NATO Secretary General who was in Oslo for the bloc's foreign ministers' meeting said, "There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then." The next NATO summit will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11-12, 2023. Stoltenberg said that Sweden is "within reach" to join the summit in time. "There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then," Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on the eve of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting to prepare for the summit. Hungary, Turkey yet to ratify Sweden’s NATO joining Though Finland formally joined the military alliance in April, Sweden is still struggling in its bid for membership. Turkey and Hungary are the only two member countries yet to ratify Sweden's membership bid. While raising the issue of Kurdish militants, Turkey is still in opposition to Sweden's membership in the bloc. Watch | Hollywood star Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah talks about her father's daily battle with dementia × Meanwhile, Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs earlier said that there are ample "grievances" that need to be addressed before Sweden's admission is ratified. As per reports, Budapest is not moving forward with its support for Sweden over its criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's record on democracy and the rule of law. Sweden calls on Turkey, Hungary for ratification Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom on Thursday called on Turkey and Hungary "to start the ratification of the Swedish membership to NATO". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

NATO chief to visit Turkey, push Erdogan for ratification of Sweden’s bloc membership

Sweden has not lost all hope as far as its NATO membership is considered it aspires to be a part of North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the NATO by the time the block holds its Summit in Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius in July this is in line with statements coming from senior officials from Washington.

NATO FMs meet in Norway: Sweden's Turkey bid likely to dominate talks

<p>NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sounded positive but a bit still guarded about Sweden's bid to join the alliance. His latest statement came after US urged Turkey to clear way for Sweden. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fresh from an election victory.</p>

<p>Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said it was "within reach" for Sweden to join in time for the July 11-12 NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.</p>

<p>"There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then," Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on the eve of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting to prepare for the summit.</p>

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<p>Sweden and Finland changed their neutral stance last year after Russian invasion of Ukraine and applied to become members of NATO. However, the decision to induct a new member must be taken unanimously by existing members. Turkey allowed Finland to become NATO member in April but it is still blocking Sweden's bid.</p>

<p>Turkey has been raising the issue of Kurdish militants.</p>

<h2><strong>'Sweden is ready'</strong></h2>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that that the Swedish government has already addressed Turkey's concerns.</p>

<p>"There is no reason for any further time. Sweden is ready now," Blinken told a news conference with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in the northern Swedish city of Lulea.</p>

<p>"We urge both Turkey and Hungary -- which also has not yet ratified -- to ratify the accession as quickly as possible," he said.</p>

<p>The State Department said that Blinken raised Sweden's case with Turkey in a telephone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. The issue had also come up during phone conversation between US President Joe Biden and Turkish President Erdogan. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory.</p>

<p>Blinken said the United States wants the process to be "completed in the weeks ahead" but stopped short of saying if he was certain it would be finished by the summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey's unhappiness</strong></h2>

<p>Erdogan has in past expressed his displeasure against Sweden's generous asylum policies and has accused the country of giving shelter to 'terrorists' from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The PKK is outlawed in Turkey.</p>

<p>The topic came to the fore as late as Monday, when the pro-Kurdish Rojava Committee of Sweden posted an anti-Erdogan video on social media. The video showed a PKK flag being projected onto the Swedish parliament.</p>

<p>Stoltenberg said he was in "constant contact" with Turkish authorities to try to lift the final obstacles to Sweden's accession.</p>

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg sounded positive but a bit still guarded about Sweden's bid to join the alliance. His latest statement came after US urged Turkey to clear way for Sweden. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fresh from an election victory. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said it was "within reach" for Sweden to join in time for the July 11-12 NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. "There are no guarantees but it's absolutely possible to reach a solution and enable the decision on full membership for Sweden by then," Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on the eve of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting to prepare for the summit. Watch | US President Biden & his Turkey counterpart Erdogan discuss F-16, Sweden in NATO × Sweden and Finland changed their neutral stance last year after Russian invasion of Ukraine and applied to become members of NATO. However, the decision to induct a new member must be taken unanimously by existing members. Turkey allowed Finland to become NATO member in April but it is still blocking Sweden's bid. Turkey has been raising the issue of Kurdish militants. 'Sweden is ready' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that that the Swedish government has already addressed Turkey's concerns. "There is no reason for any further time. Sweden is ready now," Blinken told a news conference with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in the northern Swedish city of Lulea. "We urge both Turkey and Hungary -- which also has not yet ratified -- to ratify the accession as quickly as possible," he said. The State Department said that Blinken raised Sweden's case with Turkey in a telephone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. The issue had also come up during phone conversation between US President Joe Biden and Turkish President Erdogan. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory. Blinken said the United States wants the process to be "completed in the weeks ahead" but stopped short of saying if he was certain it would be finished by the summit. Turkey's unhappiness Erdogan has in past expressed his displeasure against Sweden's generous asylum policies and has accused the country of giving shelter to 'terrorists' from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The PKK is outlawed in Turkey. The topic came to the fore as late as Monday, when the pro-Kurdish Rojava Committee of Sweden posted an anti-Erdogan video on social media. The video showed a PKK flag being projected onto the Swedish parliament. Stoltenberg said he was in "constant contact" with Turkish authorities to try to lift the final obstacles to Sweden's accession. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

NATO optimistic about Sweden membership bid after US appeals Turkey for nod

<p>US President Joe Biden and Turkey's re-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke over phone on Monday (May 29). The US president said later on that Erdogan repeated Turkey's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US. Biden conveyed&nbsp;Erdogan that the US was keen for Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining NATO. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory.</p>

<p>"I spoke to Erdogan. I congratulated Erdogan. He still wants to work out something on the F-16s. I told him we wanted to deal with Sweden, so let's get that done. And so we'll be back in touch with one another," Biden told reporters before departing the White House for Delaware.</p>

<p>"We're going to talk more about it next week," he added.</p>

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<p>If a country is to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), all existing members must approve the bid. Turkey and Hungary are yet to approve Sweden's bid to join the alliance.</p>

<p>Turkey has sought to buy $20 billion worth of F-16s and nearly 80 modernization kits from the United States, but the sale has been stalled due to objections from the US Congress over Ankara's problematic human rights record and Syria policy, even though the Biden administration has repeatedly said it supports the sale.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, when Turkey ratified Finland's NATO accession, the US Congress approved a much smaller USD 259 million package for Turkey within days. The package included avionics software upgrades for Turkey's current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft.</p>

<h2><strong>Quid pro quo?</strong></h2>

<p>The US government has repeatedly rejected assertions that the F-16 sale was being delayed in order to obtain Turkey's approval for new NATO bids. However, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in January this year that it was made clear by the US side that approval of NATO bids would be viewed positively by the US Congress.</p>

<p>A bipartisan group of senators in a February letter to Biden said Turkey's failure to ratify the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland, which was still waiting at the time, would "call into question this pending sale", referring to the F-16s.</p>

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<p>AFP quoted an unnamed source who said that the US had previously told Turkey that if it&nbsp;doesn't greenlight Sweden, it would be hard to approve the F-16 deal.</p>

<p>Sweden as well as Finland applied for NATO membership last year, ditching long-held policies of military non-alignment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

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US President Joe Biden and Turkey's re-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke over phone on Monday (May 29). The US president said later on that Erdogan repeated Turkey's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US.

US President Joe Biden and Turkey's re-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke over phone on Monday (May 29). The US president said later on that Erdogan repeated Turkey's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US. Biden conveyed Erdogan that the US was keen for Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining NATO. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory. "I spoke to Erdogan. I congratulated Erdogan. He still wants to work out something on the F-16s. I told him we wanted to deal with Sweden, so let's get that done. And so we'll be back in touch with one another," Biden told reporters before departing the White House for Delaware. "We're going to talk more about it next week," he added. Watch | Erdogan and the policies that helped him win Turkey presidential runoff × If a country is to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), all existing members must approve the bid. Turkey and Hungary are yet to approve Sweden's bid to join the alliance. Turkey has sought to buy $20 billion worth of F-16s and nearly 80 modernization kits from the United States, but the sale has been stalled due to objections from the US Congress over Ankara's problematic human rights record and Syria policy, even though the Biden administration has repeatedly said it supports the sale. Earlier this year, when Turkey ratified Finland's NATO accession, the US Congress approved a much smaller USD 259 million package for Turkey within days. The package included avionics software upgrades for Turkey's current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. Quid pro quo? The US government has repeatedly rejected assertions that the F-16 sale was being delayed in order to obtain Turkey's approval for new NATO bids. However, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in January this year that it was made clear by the US side that approval of NATO bids would be viewed positively by the US Congress. A bipartisan group of senators in a February letter to Biden said Turkey's failure to ratify the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland, which was still waiting at the time, would "call into question this pending sale", referring to the F-16s. Also Read | Rise and rise of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Name etched in gold, but challenge not over AFP quoted an unnamed source who said that the US had previously told Turkey that if it doesn't greenlight Sweden, it would be hard to approve the F-16 deal. Sweden as well as Finland applied for NATO membership last year, ditching long-held policies of military non-alignment following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Biden congratulates Erodogan for poll win, discusses F-16s, NATO with Turkish leader

In first days of the Ukraine war, Turkey emerged as an irreplaceable mediator between Moscow & Kyiv, as western nations were not enthusiastic about talking to Putin. The growing importance of Turkey's defence industry has made it an important player which directly affects western interests. the Turkish-made Bayraktar tb-2 armed drones have proven themselves very effective in multiple conflicts in the past years.

US President Biden & his Turkey counterpart Erdogan discuss F-16, Sweden in NATO

US President Joe Biden and Turkey's fresh-from-election-victory President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with each other on a phone call on Monday (May 29). The US president said later on that Erdogan repeated Turkey's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US. Biden conveyed Erdogan that the US was keen for Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining NATO. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory.

Biden calls up Erdogan to congratulate, later talked about F-16s, NATO as well

Turkey runoff elections have finally come to an end with Erdogan regaining his seat as the President. Erdogan defeated Kilicdaroglu to make a comeback for another five years. The total voter turnout was 84.93%.

Turkey Elections 2023: Erdogan back for another five years

Turkey Elections 2023: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins runoff polls

After 20 years in power, Erdogan has managed to extend his dream. This election in Turkey was touted to be a litmus test for his political career and he won a historic run-off. But this election also unmasked how polarised Turkish society has become.

Turkey's President Erdogan's ties with Putin worry the west

Turkey's President Erdogan shifts towards an anti-west stance

<p>For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed. &nbsp;On the other hand, United States President Joe Biden said on Sunday (May 28) that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling now heads to Congress. The deal was struck with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just a few days before the deadline day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per cent of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Joe Biden has urged "both chambers to pass that agreement" and also noted that he did not make too many concessions to end a debt limit crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a brief appearance before the media at the White House, Biden said, "I think it's a really important step forward. It takes the threat of a catastrophic default off the table."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-preparing-to-launch-satellite-in-the-coming-weeks-says-japan-597647">North Korea preparing to launch satellite in the coming weeks, says Japan</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>North Korea has informed Japan of its plan to launch what it calls a &nbsp;'satellite' &nbsp;between May 31 and June 11, said a Japanese coast guard official on Monday.</p>

<p>As per Japanese officials, the launch is set to involve a ballistic projectile, according to a tweet from the prime minister's office that alludes to a "ballistic missile that it (Pyongyang) describes as a satellite."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-president-lukashenko-rushed-to-hospital-after-meeting-with-putin-opposition-leader-597612">Belarus President Lukashenko rushed to hospital after meeting with Putin: Report</a></strong></p>

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<p>Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has "urgently" been taken to a hospital in Moscow and now is in critical condition after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the Belarus opposition leader, Valery Tsepkalo. According to Tsepkalo, Lukashenko was taken to Moscow’s Central Clinical Hospital after his meeting with Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | India conducts national cyber defence exercise amid escalating threats&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India's national security agencies, in collaboration with the tri-services, are presently engaged in a weeklong cyber defence exercise to assess the durability of India's essential civilian and military infrastructure, as stated by officials in the know. With the threat of cyberattacks from China and other adversaries intensifying daily, the exercise is aimed at testing the resilience of India's critical infrastructure.</p>

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For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.

For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed. On the other hand, United States President Joe Biden said on Sunday (May 28) that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling now heads to Congress. The deal was struck with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just a few days before the deadline day. Click on the headlines to read more Turkey presidential run off results: Erdogan trumps Kilicdaroglu in historic vote According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per cent of the vote. The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14. US: Deal to raise debt ceiling heads to Congress, Biden urges passage Joe Biden has urged "both chambers to pass that agreement" and also noted that he did not make too many concessions to end a debt limit crisis. In a brief appearance before the media at the White House, Biden said, "I think it's a really important step forward. It takes the threat of a catastrophic default off the table." North Korea preparing to launch satellite in the coming weeks, says Japan North Korea has informed Japan of its plan to launch what it calls a 'satellite' between May 31 and June 11, said a Japanese coast guard official on Monday. As per Japanese officials, the launch is set to involve a ballistic projectile, according to a tweet from the prime minister's office that alludes to a "ballistic missile that it (Pyongyang) describes as a satellite." Belarus President Lukashenko rushed to hospital after meeting with Putin: Report Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has "urgently" been taken to a hospital in Moscow and now is in critical condition after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the Belarus opposition leader, Valery Tsepkalo. According to Tsepkalo, Lukashenko was taken to Moscow’s Central Clinical Hospital after his meeting with Putin. WATCH | India conducts national cyber defence exercise amid escalating threats India's national security agencies, in collaboration with the tri-services, are presently engaged in a weeklong cyber defence exercise to assess the durability of India's essential civilian and military infrastructure, as stated by officials in the know. With the threat of cyberattacks from China and other adversaries intensifying daily, the exercise is aimed at testing the resilience of India's critical infrastructure. ×

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India, China and other countries congratulate Erdogan on his historic win

Erdogan emerges victorious in historic Turkey run-off

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the Turkey presidential runoff elections by a margin of over 2 million votes. There are a few key factors which may have helped Erdogan win the runoffs. One of them is Erdogan's inclusive policies. He is celebrated by poorer and more rural areas of Turkey because of the modernisation of once-dilapidated cities. The other factor that could have worked in his favour is the vote of those living aboard. It's a sizeable chunk with 3.4 million out of Turkey's 64.1 million registered voters. And Erdogan enjoys a considerable popularity among overseas voters.

Erdogan and the policies that helped him win Turkey presidential runoff

<p>For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to&nbsp;secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent.</p>

<p>This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result.</p>

<p>"We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed.</p>

<h2><strong>No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency</strong></h2>

<p>Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added.</p>

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<p>Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue.</p>

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For Turkey's presidential election run-off that concluded on Sunday, the result is in and the verdict is out. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the unprecedented run-off vote, trumping his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, to claim the beginning of his third decade into power in Ankara's corridors of power, data published by state-run Anadolu news agency showed. According to the Supreme Election Council, Erdogan defeated his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu with 52.14 per cent of the vote in the second round of voting on Sunday. Kilicdaroglu garnered 47.86 per centt of the vote. The development occurs two weeks after the incumbent president failed to secure more than 50 per cent of the votes required for an outright victory in the first round on May 14. Erdogan had won 49.per cent of the vote on May 14, while his rival Kilicdaroglu had received 44.88 per cent. This was for the first time in Turkey's history that a second run off vote was required for the final presidential election result. "We can say bye bye to Kemal. Bye bye and bye Kemal," Erdogan told a roaring crowd of supporters in Istanbul as the counting of votes closed. No one can look down on our people: Erdogan after clinching presidency Referring to the congratulatory wishes that poured in towards Erdogan after his victory in the presidential polls appeared imminent, Erdogan said that countries are "sharing their joy" of his electoral win. "No one can look down on our people," he added. Congratulations to President @RTErdogan on his unquestionable election victory! Tebrikler, Sayın Cumhurbaşkanı! pic.twitter.com/I1IR7g3EWe — Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) May 28, 2023 × Kilicdaroglu led a strong campaign in the days leading up to the run-off, while attempting to bring nationalists on his side by blowing the rhetoric over divisive Syrian refugees' issue. Turkey will be continued to be run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president since 2014 and prime minister from 2003. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Turkey presidential run-off results: Erdogan trumps Kilicdaroglu in historic vote

Voters will head to polling booths once again in Turkey, as the nation will experience its first-ever runoff election for the president. Voters will decide whether the incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan extends his rule into a third decade or the opposing candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu secures a historic win.

Turkey Elections 2023: Erdogan takes leads with over 89% of votes counted

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