Türkiye's main opposition, or CHP, has challenged Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to a November vote. CHP says the fight is between democracy and autocracy.

Turkey: Opposition challenges Erdogan to November vote

Turkey is going through its biggest political change in a decade. The country's Republican People's Party is looking to capitalize on sympathy following the arrest of former Eastern Ekrem İmamoğlu. Despite a government crackdown, the Republican People's Party, also known as CHP, is stepping up pressure on Erdogan to call elections. In the absence of İmamoğlu Party chairperson Özgür Özel is leading the charge against the incumbent president. Watch in for more details!

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British rock band Muse said on Wednesday it postponed a planned show in Istanbul later this year so that it would no longer involve a Turkish concert promoter whose head criticised recent anti-government protests. Watch to know more!

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#Gravitas Tensions are skyrocketing between Israel and Turkiye, with both countries exchanging heated accusations over a series of posts on social media.

Israel-Turkiye accuse each other of destabilising West Asia

Turkish President Erdogan called for the destruction of Israel on Sunday, saying “May Allah damn Zionist Israel" during the Turkish Eid al-Fitr prayer (festival ending Ramadan. Since then war of words has escalated between both nations. Watch to know more!

Israel accuses Turkey's Erdogan of violently supressing protests

Turkish authorities have arrested a Swedish journalist on charges of terrorism and insulting the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Joakim Medin, who was covering the ongoing nationwide protests against the arrest of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, was taken into custody amidst rising tensions over the political unrest. Watch this report for more details!

Turkey: Arrested journalist faces charges; protesters throng Istanbul streets

A Swedish journalist was detained on his arrival in Turkey on terror-related charges and for “insulting the president”. Watch this report for more details!

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkiye over alleged terrorist connections

Thousands have taken to the streets in Turkiye to protest the government’s decision to jail former mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The opposition has formally nominated him, with over 15 million votes in party primaries. As demonstrations grow, police have used force to disperse crowds. Watch this report for more details!

Mass protests in Turkiye over Imamoglu’s arrest, police crackdown

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is considered a key rival of Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his arrest has sparked protests in the country, with his supporters demanding his release from imprisonment. Watch this report for more details!

Turkiye: People gather to protest against Imamoglu arrest

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed the opposition for wrecking Turkiye's economy over its mass protests. The opposition has raised questions over the judicial inquiry into Istanbul's Mayor.

Erdogan vs Opposition: Unprecedented protests in Turkiye

The Republican People's Party (CHP), the main opposition party in Turkiye, officially nominated the arrested former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as its presidential candidate.

Turkiye opposition formally nominates Imamoglu as presidential candidate

The political crisis in Turkey is deepening with each passing day after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Protesters have taken to the streets in support of İmamoğlu, who is facing charges of corruption, graft, and aiding terror outfits. Meanwhile, Ekrem İmamoğlu has been officially nominated as the presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

Turkey: Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as a challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The political crisis in Turkey is deepening with each passing day after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Protesters have taken to the streets in support of İmamoğlu, who is facing charges of corruption, graft, and aiding terror outfits. Meanwhile, Ekrem İmamoğlu has been officially nominated as the presidential candidate for the 2028 elections

Turkey: Thousands protest over the jailing of Istanbul mayor

Istanbul's jailed mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been officially nominated as the presidential candidate for the 2028 elections. The announcement was made by the Republican People's Party (CHP) after the primary elections that were held yesterday. Watch in for more details!

Turkey: Erdogan and Imamoglu eye-to-eye in upcoming Turkiye polls

#GRAVITAS | Since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the police have detained more than 1,100 people which also include journalists. The recent protests ay be the worst unrest Turkiye maybe witnessing in more than a decade. Watch this video to find out more.

Turkey erupts in protests in uproar over mayor's imprisonment

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US President Donald Trump declared any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States from 2 April 2025. In other news, more than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival. Meanwhile, Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Click on the headlines for more 'Very hostile': Trump vows 25% tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela US President Donald Trump has declared that from 2 April 2025, any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States. The move marks a further escalation in Trump’s trade disputes with both rivals and long-standing allies. What triggered mass protests in Turkey? Over 1,100 detained after opposition leader Imamoglu arrested More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday. Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Aside from truce talks, both parties are set to discuss restarting a key agreement aimed at protecting merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin announced on Monday (March 24). Moscow said that it believes important parts of the original deal were never fulfilled. Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? Houthis vs Trump confrontation could expand to regional war? Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels of Yemen, are in direct confrontation with the US military in a fight that has intensified since President Donald Trump ordered air strikes on March 15. In the latest developments, the US national security advisor Mike Waltz said the strikes on Yemen have taken out some key Houthi leaders including their top missile specialist. ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland US Vice President JD Vance’s comments attacking Denmark for not being a “good ally” have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week. India vs Grok 3: Will Modi govt ban the sharp-tongued AI bot of Elon Musk's X? Your questions, answered There has been intense debate in India on Grok 3, the sharp-tongued AI chatbot of Elon Musk's social media platform X, which has been churning out answers to controversial and often politically sensitive questions. Depending on their political leanings, both the right-wing and left-wing observers and politicians have been interpreting Grok 3's responses to suit their narratives. A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malaysia faces demolition threat, to make way for a mosque A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malyasia’s capital is facing the threat of being razed and relocated as the prime land it occupies in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been sold to textile giant Jakel, which plans to build a mosque on the site. Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year. New parents alert! KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty welcome baby girl Good news as we have another Bollywood couple become parents this year. Actor Athiya Shetty and her cricketer husband KL Rahul have become parents to a baby girl. Making the announcement, the couple took to Instagram. MS Dhoni on his relationship with Kohli - ‘We are friends but there’s still a line…’ MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are two cult figures in Indian cricket. While one is the most successful Indian captain, winning three out of the four ICC trophies, the other is the country's most prolific ODI run-scorer, having hit 51 centuries and counting. The two have shared the dressing room for over a decade, playing alongside and against each other since 2008.

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More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&rsquo;s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday.
<h2>Why are people protesting in Turkey?</h2>
The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu&nbsp;and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey&rsquo;s 81 provinces. Demonstrators have clashed with riot police, and the crackdown has drawn strong criticism from several countries and international bodies.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-ekrem-imamoglu-turkish-president-erdogans-biggest-challenger-facing-terrorism-linked-charges-8883330">Who is Ekrem Imamoglu? Turkish President Erdogan&rsquo;s biggest challenger facing terrorism-linked charges</a>
<h2>Who is Ekrem Imamoglu and why was he arrested?</h2>
Ekrem İmamoglu, a popular 53-year-old politician, was seen by many as the only serious challenger to Erdogan's long-standing rule. His arrest last week came just before he was officially confirmed as the Republican People&rsquo;s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
Once the mayor of Istanbul, the same role that launched Erdoğan&rsquo;s own political career, Imamoglu was arrested, interrogated, jailed, and removed from office within four days. His detention was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption and terrorism, but many observers believe the move was politically motivated.
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Around 15 million people voted in a recent party primary to back Imamoglu as the CHP&rsquo;s presidential candidate, in what appeared to be a show of massive public support. Analysts say this looming nomination likely triggered the government&rsquo;s actions.
<h2>What is the international response?</h2>
Germany condemned Imamoglu's arrest as &ldquo;totally unacceptable&rdquo;, while Greece said attacks on civil liberties &ldquo;cannot be tolerated&rdquo;. The European Union warned Turkey that it must show &ldquo;a clear commitment to democratic norms&rdquo;, and France called the situation a &ldquo;serious attack on democracy&rdquo;.
On Monday, university students in Istanbul and Ankara began boycotting lectures in protest. Demonstrators were also preparing for a rally by the Besiktas port on the Bosphorus at 1400 GMT, followed by the main evening demonstration outside City Hall at 1730 GMT.
Despite a four-day government ban on public gatherings, protests have continued to grow, particularly among younger groups and students.
<h2>Erdogan responds</h2>
President Erdogan, speaking after a cabinet meeting, accused the opposition of fuelling a &ldquo;movement of violence&rdquo; and blamed the CHP for any damage or injuries caused during the protests.
He claimed the demonstrations were merely a &ldquo;show&rdquo; and warned that opposition figures would eventually regret their actions, saying they would &ldquo;feel ashamed for the evil they did to the country&rdquo;.
As unrest spreads, several opposition figures and activists have had their X (formerly Twitter) accounts suspended. According to Politico, many of the suspended accounts were run by university activists and grassroots organisers, who had been sharing protest information and meeting locations.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces.

More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday. Why are people protesting in Turkey? The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces. Demonstrators have clashed with riot police, and the crackdown has drawn strong criticism from several countries and international bodies. Also read: Who is Ekrem Imamoglu? Turkish President Erdogan’s biggest challenger facing terrorism-linked charges Who is Ekrem Imamoglu and why was he arrested? Ekrem İmamoglu, a popular 53-year-old politician, was seen by many as the only serious challenger to Erdogan's long-standing rule. His arrest last week came just before he was officially confirmed as the Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Once the mayor of Istanbul, the same role that launched Erdoğan’s own political career, Imamoglu was arrested, interrogated, jailed, and removed from office within four days. His detention was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption and terrorism, but many observers believe the move was politically motivated. Also read: Istanbul court formally places mayor under arrest on graft charges Around 15 million people voted in a recent party primary to back Imamoglu as the CHP’s presidential candidate, in what appeared to be a show of massive public support. Analysts say this looming nomination likely triggered the government’s actions. What is the international response? Germany condemned Imamoglu's arrest as “totally unacceptable”, while Greece said attacks on civil liberties “cannot be tolerated”. The European Union warned Turkey that it must show “a clear commitment to democratic norms”, and France called the situation a “serious attack on democracy”. On Monday, university students in Istanbul and Ankara began boycotting lectures in protest. Demonstrators were also preparing for a rally by the Besiktas port on the Bosphorus at 1400 GMT, followed by the main evening demonstration outside City Hall at 1730 GMT. Despite a four-day government ban on public gatherings, protests have continued to grow, particularly among younger groups and students. Erdogan responds President Erdogan, speaking after a cabinet meeting, accused the opposition of fuelling a “movement of violence” and blamed the CHP for any damage or injuries caused during the protests. He claimed the demonstrations were merely a “show” and warned that opposition figures would eventually regret their actions, saying they would “feel ashamed for the evil they did to the country”. As unrest spreads, several opposition figures and activists have had their X (formerly Twitter) accounts suspended. According to Politico, many of the suspended accounts were run by university activists and grassroots organisers, who had been sharing protest information and meeting locations. (With inputs from agencies)

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