After handshake with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Qatar at the FIFA World Cup, the Turkish President Erdogan said that he will be meeting with LCC to start the process of building relations very soon.

Turkiye-Egypt Relations: President Erdogan hints, things can work out with Syria as with Egypt

Turkiye's defence minister held a meeting with the commander-in-chief for the armed forces on Monday. According to the Turkiye's officials, Turkish army needs just a few days to be ready for ground operations into northern Syria.

Turkish forces nearly ready for a Syrian incursion -officials

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A United States patrol base was attacked by two rockets targeted at the coalition forces in Syria, said a statement by the US central command (CENTCOM), on Friday. The base was located in Al-Shaddadi and the attack took place at approximately 10:31 pm (local time in Syria), it added. This comes amid the recent escalation and a wave of rocket attacks along the Syria-Turkiye border.&nbsp;

“The attack resulted in no injuries or damage to the base or coalition property,” said the statement by CENTCOM. The Kurdish People’s Protection Units or the YPG-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been Washington’s key ally in the fight against ISIL (ISIS) group in the region. The SDF, after the rocket attacks, visited the origin site and found a third unfired rocket, said the officials, without disclosing who was behind the firing.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the recent escalation in the region is marked by an increase in the number of air raids and rocket attacks between Syria-Turkiye following the bombing in Istanbul on November 13. The bombing had reportedly killed six people and injured 80, for which Ankara blames the Kurdish groups in Syria.&nbsp;

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Subsequently, Turkiye said that it had launched airstrikes on&nbsp;nearly 90 targets which were destroyed by its warplanes. According to authorities in Ankara, they killed several people who they refer to as “terrorists”. At least 31 people were killed in these strikes, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border killing at least two people and injuring approximately 10 people, said officials in Turkiye&nbsp;last week. “Attacks of this kind place coalition forces and the civilian populace at risk and undermine the hard-earned stability and security of Syria and the region,” said CENTCOM spokesman, Colonel Joe Buccino in a statement.&nbsp;

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A United States patrol base was attacked by two rockets targeted at the coalition forces in Syria, said a statement by the US central command (CENTCOM), on Friday.

A United States patrol base was attacked by two rockets targeted at the coalition forces in Syria, said a statement by the US central command (CENTCOM), on Friday. The base was located in Al-Shaddadi and the attack took place at approximately 10:31 pm (local time in Syria), it added. This comes amid the recent escalation and a wave of rocket attacks along the Syria-Turkiye border. “The attack resulted in no injuries or damage to the base or coalition property,” said the statement by CENTCOM. The Kurdish People’s Protection Units or the YPG-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been Washington’s key ally in the fight against ISIL (ISIS) group in the region. The SDF, after the rocket attacks, visited the origin site and found a third unfired rocket, said the officials, without disclosing who was behind the firing. ALSO READ | At least two people killed, several wounded after rocket strikes by Kurdish militants in Syria: Turkiye Meanwhile, the recent escalation in the region is marked by an increase in the number of air raids and rocket attacks between Syria-Turkiye following the bombing in Istanbul on November 13. The bombing had reportedly killed six people and injured 80, for which Ankara blames the Kurdish groups in Syria. ALSO WATCH | Turkey launches airstrikes over northern Syria Subsequently, Turkiye said that it had launched airstrikes on nearly 90 targets which were destroyed by its warplanes. According to authorities in Ankara, they killed several people who they refer to as “terrorists”. At least 31 people were killed in these strikes, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group. ALSO READ | Türkiye launches air raids against Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, 31 dead On the other hand, suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border killing at least two people and injuring approximately 10 people, said officials in Turkiye last week. “Attacks of this kind place coalition forces and the civilian populace at risk and undermine the hard-earned stability and security of Syria and the region,” said CENTCOM spokesman, Colonel Joe Buccino in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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After the Istanbul blast Turkiye mulls attacking Kurdish groups. Moscow tells Ankara to show 'restraint' Ghadi Francis tells us about the situation. #TheWestAsiaPost

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be leaving for a three-day visit to Türkiye for a high-level meeting.&nbsp;According to media reports, he will also be meeting his brother and former PM of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif.&nbsp;

PM Sharif will be meeting with the Turkish leadership and have discussions over bilateral trade.&nbsp;Apart from that PM Sharif will also hold meetings with the business community of Türkiye.&nbsp;

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According to Pakistani media reports, the PM will inaugurate the frigate built in joint cooperation with Türkiye in presence of his&nbsp;Turkish counterpart,&nbsp;Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The invitation to the inauguration of the jointly developed frigate by the Pakistani Navy and Turkish Navy was given by the Turkish leader, Erdogan.

Nawaz Sharif who left Pakistan in 2021 is currently living in London. Sources claim that he has a diplomatic passport and will be allowed to stay in Türkiye&nbsp;without a visa. After the delegation-level meeting and the landing ceremony of the frigate ship, PM Shehbaz Sharif will meet Nawaz Sharif in Ankara.&nbsp;

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PM Shehbaz recently attended the Climate Change Summit in Egypt and after the summit went off to London for a private visit.&nbsp;During his stay in London, he held several rounds of talks with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former PM&nbsp;Nawaz Sharif during which key political issues were discussed. This was PM Shehbaz's third trip to London since he assumed office in April.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be leaving for a three-day visit to Türkiye for a high-level meeting. According to media reports, he will also be meeting his brother and former PM of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be leaving for a three-day visit to Türkiye for a high-level meeting. According to media reports, he will also be meeting his brother and former PM of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif. PM Sharif will be meeting with the Turkish leadership and have discussions over bilateral trade. Apart from that PM Sharif will also hold meetings with the business community of Türkiye. Also Read | Record of Pak Army Chief's assets leaked: Pakistan Minister orders probe into the data leak According to Pakistani media reports, the PM will inaugurate the frigate built in joint cooperation with Türkiye in presence of his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The invitation to the inauguration of the jointly developed frigate by the Pakistani Navy and Turkish Navy was given by the Turkish leader, Erdogan. Nawaz Sharif who left Pakistan in 2021 is currently living in London. Sources claim that he has a diplomatic passport and will be allowed to stay in Türkiye without a visa. After the delegation-level meeting and the landing ceremony of the frigate ship, PM Shehbaz Sharif will meet Nawaz Sharif in Ankara. Also Read | Turkiye President Erdogan threatens ground operation into Syria PM Shehbaz recently attended the Climate Change Summit in Egypt and after the summit went off to London for a private visit. During his stay in London, he held several rounds of talks with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former PM Nawaz Sharif during which key political issues were discussed. This was PM Shehbaz's third trip to London since he assumed office in April. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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Russia on Tuesday (November 22) warned Turkiye against "destabilising" Syria. Turkiye has carried out air strikes against Kurdish fighters and has also threatened to launch ground offensive.

"We understand and respect Turkey's concerns regarding its own security. We believe this is the legal right of Turkey," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"We still call on all parties to refrain from steps that could lead to seriously destabilising the situation," he said.

He added that it could "boomerang back and further complicate the security situation".

Turkiye on Sunday (November 20) launched air raids against Kurdish militants across northern Syria and Iraq. According to Britain-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, at least 37 people were killed in the strikes.

On Monday, strikes from Syria killed at least two people, including a child, in the Turkish border town of Karkamis.

The Kremlin's comments came as representatives from Russia, Turkey and Iran -- major players in the war in Syria -- meet in the Kazakh capital Astana for trilateral talks on Syria.

Russia's special envoy on Syria, Alexander Lavrentyev, told reporters earlier in Astana that "We hope to convince our Turkish colleagues to refrain from resorting to excessive use of force on Syrian territory" to "avoid the escalation of tensions".

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Russia on Tuesday (November 22) warned Turkiye against "destabilising" Syria. Turkiye has carried out air strikes against Kurdish fighters and has also threatened to launch ground offensive.

Russia on Tuesday (November 22) warned Turkiye against "destabilising" Syria. Turkiye has carried out air strikes against Kurdish fighters and has also threatened to launch ground offensive. "We understand and respect Turkey's concerns regarding its own security. We believe this is the legal right of Turkey," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "We still call on all parties to refrain from steps that could lead to seriously destabilising the situation," he said. He added that it could "boomerang back and further complicate the security situation". Turkiye on Sunday (November 20) launched air raids against Kurdish militants across northern Syria and Iraq. According to Britain-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, at least 37 people were killed in the strikes. On Monday, strikes from Syria killed at least two people, including a child, in the Turkish border town of Karkamis. The Kremlin's comments came as representatives from Russia, Turkey and Iran -- major players in the war in Syria -- meet in the Kazakh capital Astana for trilateral talks on Syria. Russia's special envoy on Syria, Alexander Lavrentyev, told reporters earlier in Astana that "We hope to convince our Turkish colleagues to refrain from resorting to excessive use of force on Syrian territory" to "avoid the escalation of tensions". (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 ×

Stop 'destabilising' Syria, Russia warns Türkiye

Turkiye has hit Syria with a barrage of retaliatory shelling in the aftermath of Istanbul bombings. In the latest, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he is mulling ground operation in Syria.

Turkiye President Erdogan threatens ground operation into Syria

Syrian Foreign minister Fayssal Mekdad has appreciated Indian support to his country amid the decade long crisis it has been facing. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively, Mekdad said, "You know at a time humanity doesn't mean anything for western power, we found all human noble concepts prevailing in Indian foreign policy. It's not only Syria but any country suffering." The foreign minister is on an India visit and held talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on friday. New Delhi has offered Lines of Credit worth USD 280 million to Syria for building a power plant and a steel plant in the country. He also slammed Türkiye's involvement in his country, asking Ankara to withdraw from "Syria, and to stop its support to terrorist groups." The remarks come even as Türkiye launched air raids in on Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria days after Istanbul saw a terror attack. He also made remarks on Iran protests, his country's support to Russia in the Ukraine conflict and ties with Israel. Watch the interview here.

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Turkish air strikes have hit several towns across North Syria. The air raids have kill at least 31 people . Watch full video to know more.

Operation-claw-sword strikes Syria ahead of Turkiye's general elections

On Monday, suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border killing at least two&nbsp;people and injuring at least 10 people, said officials in Turkiye. This comes after Ankara launched deadly airstrikes on suspected militants in Syria and Iraq.&nbsp;

According to the Turkiye’s interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, the rockets hit the Turkish town of Karkamis, near the Syrian border. Among those killed were a teacher and a child while a soldier and seven police officers were wounded overnight in separate shelling by suspected Kurdish militants, he added.&nbsp;

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The rockets struck a high school and two houses and a truck in Karkamis in the country’s Gaziantep province, said the governor Davut Gul, adding that at least six people have been injured. According to CNN Turk, rockets were fired from the Kobani area of Syria which is controlled by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units or the YPG militia.

Soylu also said that Turkiye will respond to these attacks in the “strongest way possible”. While the Kurdish-led forces in Syria have not claimed the responsibility, they had previously promised retaliation on Monday after Turkish airstrikes over northern regions of Syria and Iraq. The airstrikes reportedly targeted Kurdish groups which Ankara holds responsible for the bombing in Istanbul on November 13. The bombing had reportedly killed at least six people and injured at least 80.&nbsp;

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According to Turkish authorities, nearly 90 targets were destroyed by their warplanes during the airstrikes and destroyed many of what it calls “terrorists” were killed. Meanwhile, Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that they are also mulling over ground operations against militant groups which will not be “limited to an air campaign.”&nbsp;

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The Turkish air raid in Syria killed at least 31 people, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group. While Ankara has accused PKK of the bombing in Istanbul, the country reportedly considers YPG the PKK’s affiliate in Syria. However, PKK, which is also considered a terror group by Washington, has since denied involvement in the bombing while the Turkish defence ministry said it was retaliating against the incident in Istanbul.&nbsp;

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On Monday, suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border killing at least two people and injuring at least 10 people, said officials in Turkiye.

On Monday, suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border killing at least two people and injuring at least 10 people, said officials in Turkiye. This comes after Ankara launched deadly airstrikes on suspected militants in Syria and Iraq. According to the Turkiye’s interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, the rockets hit the Turkish town of Karkamis, near the Syrian border. Among those killed were a teacher and a child while a soldier and seven police officers were wounded overnight in separate shelling by suspected Kurdish militants, he added. ALSO READ | Türkiye launches air raids against Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, 31 dead The rockets struck a high school and two houses and a truck in Karkamis in the country’s Gaziantep province, said the governor Davut Gul, adding that at least six people have been injured. According to CNN Turk, rockets were fired from the Kobani area of Syria which is controlled by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units or the YPG militia. Soylu also said that Turkiye will respond to these attacks in the “strongest way possible”. While the Kurdish-led forces in Syria have not claimed the responsibility, they had previously promised retaliation on Monday after Turkish airstrikes over northern regions of Syria and Iraq. The airstrikes reportedly targeted Kurdish groups which Ankara holds responsible for the bombing in Istanbul on November 13. The bombing had reportedly killed at least six people and injured at least 80. ALSO WATCH | Turkey changes name to Turkiye; UN recognises the new name According to Turkish authorities, nearly 90 targets were destroyed by their warplanes during the airstrikes and destroyed many of what it calls “terrorists” were killed. Meanwhile, Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that they are also mulling over ground operations against militant groups which will not be “limited to an air campaign.” ALSO READ | Istanbul bombing: Turkiye 'rejects' US condolences hours before G20 summit The Turkish air raid in Syria killed at least 31 people, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group. While Ankara has accused PKK of the bombing in Istanbul, the country reportedly considers YPG the PKK’s affiliate in Syria. However, PKK, which is also considered a terror group by Washington, has since denied involvement in the bombing while the Turkish defence ministry said it was retaliating against the incident in Istanbul. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

At least two people killed, several wounded after rocket strikes by Kurdish militants in Syria: Turkiye

The Turkish military can launch ground operations in northern Syria and Iraq in addition to the ongoing air campaigns, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. According to Turkish media reports, the president hinted at ongoing discussions regarding the subject and the military has been informed about a possible campaign in the future. State broadcasters TRT and CNN Turk reported that the decision will be taken after a meeting between the defence ministry and the high-ranking military officials of Turkiye.&nbsp;

“There is no question that this operation be limited to only an aerial operation,” Erdogan told reporters.&nbsp;

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The Turkish air force carried out strategic attacks on Kurdish bases both in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, the defence ministry said. A total of 89 targets were reportedly destroyed in the operation.&nbsp;

The operation was launched in response to missile strikes on Gaziantep in southern Turkey.&nbsp;

“According to the first information, three of our citizens lost their lives including a citizen, a teacher and a child due to mortar fire that hit a residential area,” Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Erdogan recently returned from a trip to Qatar after attending the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday. After the star-studded ceremony in the capital city of Doha, he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at a special reception hosted by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. &nbsp;

The event was also attended by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, according to AFP.&nbsp;

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The Turkish military can launch ground operations in northern Syria and Iraq in addition to the ongoing air campaigns, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.

The Turkish military can launch ground operations in northern Syria and Iraq in addition to the ongoing air campaigns, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. According to Turkish media reports, the president hinted at ongoing discussions regarding the subject and the military has been informed about a possible campaign in the future. State broadcasters TRT and CNN Turk reported that the decision will be taken after a meeting between the defence ministry and the high-ranking military officials of Turkiye. “There is no question that this operation be limited to only an aerial operation,” Erdogan told reporters. Also read | At least 50 killed, 300 injured after strong earthquake jolts Indonesia The Turkish air force carried out strategic attacks on Kurdish bases both in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, the defence ministry said. A total of 89 targets were reportedly destroyed in the operation. The operation was launched in response to missile strikes on Gaziantep in southern Turkey. “According to the first information, three of our citizens lost their lives including a citizen, a teacher and a child due to mortar fire that hit a residential area,” Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday. Also read | Trump’s Twitter account restored: Will he accept Musk's invitation? Why was it suspended in the first place? Erdogan recently returned from a trip to Qatar after attending the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday. After the star-studded ceremony in the capital city of Doha, he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at a special reception hosted by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The event was also attended by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, according to AFP.

Turkiye considering ground operations in Northern Iraq and Syria, says Erdogan

Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said.

Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said. “We are starting Operation Claw-Sword from now on,” said Türkiye's defence minister Hulusi Akar as per an AFP report. A defence ministry statement said he directed the offensive from the air force operations centre with top commanders, before the planes left their bases to hit the targets. Türkiye's air force launched an attack on Kurdish bases in northern Syria. The Turkish defence ministry tweeted, “The hour of reckoning has come.” In another post, the ministry shared a video of the Kurdish base being hit with precision strikes. Hesap zamanı! Alçaklardan hain saldırıların hesabı soruluyor! 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/pnEbFDkOF7 — T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) November 19, 2022 × Terör yuvaları tam isabet vuruşlarla yerle bir ediliyor! 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/9jiFRn0hej — T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) November 19, 2022 × British-based war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that at least 31 people have been killed so far in the air raids. Notably, Türkiye has blamed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its affiliate Syria Kurdish groups for the blast that rocked central Istanbul last week, killing 13. WATCH | Istanbul street blast suspect arrested × According to reports, the target of Turkish attacks has been the northern Syrian border city of Kobane. Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) confirmed that the city had been targetted in the attacks. “Kobane, the city that defeated ISIS, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation,” tweeted SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami. updated#Kobane, the city that defeated ISIS, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation. — Farhad Shami (@farhad_shami) November 19, 2022 × “The Turkish occupation aircraft are shelling the al-Beilonya village which is heavily populated with Afrin IDPs who were forcibly displaced from Afrin in 2018,” he added. Notably, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu in the aftermath of the blast said that the order for the attack was given in Kobane, where Turkish forces have carried out operations against the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia in recent years. Soylu added that the bomber had passed through Afrin, another region in northern Syria, which has been bombed by Turkish jets on Sunday. Read more: Forty-six, including Syrian woman accused of planting the bomb, detained for Istanbul blast The PKK and YPG have denied any involvement in the blast. Meanwhile, Turkish police has captured the chief suspect Alham Albashir -- a Syrian woman who is said to have been working for Kurdish militants, in an Istanbul suburb. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A blast at a shopping street in Istanbul has killed 6 people and injured dozens of others. Turkey has arrested a Syrian woman, and it blames Kurdish fighters for ordering the attack. Can the blast shape the upcoming elections in Turkiye and seal the polls in favour of strongman President Erdogan?

Gravitas: Turkiye blast: How will it shape the upcoming elections?

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said that the man who left the bomb in a usually crowded thoroughfare in central Istanbul has been arrested.&nbsp;"The person who planted the bomb has been arrested," Suleyman Soylu said in a statement broadcast by the official Anadolu news agency.&nbsp;

"According to our findings, the PKK terrorist organisation is responsible," he said.

The PKK has been&nbsp;blacklisted as a terrorist group by Ankara as well as its Western allies. It&nbsp;has kept up a deadly insurgency for Kurdish self-rule in southeastern Turkey since the 1980s.

At least six people lost their lives, and 81 others were injured in the Sunday blast on Istanbul's Istiklal Street. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his vice president, Fuat Oktay, had earlier said that "a woman" was responsible for the attack, which Soylu did not immediately address on Monday.&nbsp;

Erdogan had said that the initial signs pointed to a terror attack.&nbsp;"Efforts to defeat Turkey and the Turkish people through terrorism will fail today just as they did yesterday and as they will fail again tomorrow," Erdogan told a news conference. The figures for casualties and injured were shared by Istanbul's governor Ali Yerlikaya.&nbsp;

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Videos circulating on social media showed multiple people on the ground amid bomb wreckage.&nbsp;The video shows the arrival of the ambulance and police on the spot.&nbsp;One video showed a blast and&nbsp;flames accompanied by a loud bang.&nbsp; 
 
The avenue, lined by shops and restaurants, is a crowded thoroughfare which is quite popular among tourists and locals.

According to accounts in Turkish media, the explosion took place at about 4:20 local time (1330 GMT).

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Istiklal Street, which is near Taksim Square, was reportedly sealed off as stores shuttered, according to people on social media.

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Crime inspectors were reportedly at the scene, according to local media. As per Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation into the blast has been initiated.&nbsp;

Around an hour after the bomb, Turkey's RTUK authority imposed a broadcast ban on the coverage of the explosion.&nbsp;

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Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said that the man who left the bomb in a usually crowded thoroughfare in central Istanbul has been arrested. "The person who planted the bomb has been arrested," Suleyman Soylu said in a statement broadcast by the official Anadolu news agency.

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said that the man who left the bomb in a usually crowded thoroughfare in central Istanbul has been arrested. "The person who planted the bomb has been arrested," Suleyman Soylu said in a statement broadcast by the official Anadolu news agency. "According to our findings, the PKK terrorist organisation is responsible," he said. The PKK has been blacklisted as a terrorist group by Ankara as well as its Western allies. It has kept up a deadly insurgency for Kurdish self-rule in southeastern Turkey since the 1980s. At least six people lost their lives, and 81 others were injured in the Sunday blast on Istanbul's Istiklal Street. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his vice president, Fuat Oktay, had earlier said that "a woman" was responsible for the attack, which Soylu did not immediately address on Monday. Erdogan had said that the initial signs pointed to a terror attack. "Efforts to defeat Turkey and the Turkish people through terrorism will fail today just as they did yesterday and as they will fail again tomorrow," Erdogan told a news conference. The figures for casualties and injured were shared by Istanbul's governor Ali Yerlikaya. × Videos circulating on social media showed multiple people on the ground amid bomb wreckage. The video shows the arrival of the ambulance and police on the spot. One video showed a blast and flames accompanied by a loud bang. The avenue, lined by shops and restaurants, is a crowded thoroughfare which is quite popular among tourists and locals. According to accounts in Turkish media, the explosion took place at about 4:20 local time (1330 GMT). İstiklal Caddesi'nde meydana gelen patlamada ilk belirlemelere göre 4 kişi yaşamını yitirdi, 38 kişi de yaralandı. Yaralılarımız tedavi altına alınmıştır. Hayatını kaybedenlere Allah'tan rahmet, yaralılara acil şifalar diliyoruz. Gelişmeler kamuoyuyla paylaşılacaktır — Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) November 13, 2022 × Istiklal Street, which is near Taksim Square, was reportedly sealed off as stores shuttered, according to people on social media. Also read | Turkiye appoints new envoy to Israel after four-year hiatus Graphic content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. Viewer discretion is advised. The moment of the explosion in the Istiklal Street, you can see the fire far in the middle and hear the noise in this video pic.twitter.com/qFt4QfG9e7 — Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) November 13, 2022 × Crime inspectors were reportedly at the scene, according to local media. As per Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation into the blast has been initiated. Around an hour after the bomb, Turkey's RTUK authority imposed a broadcast ban on the coverage of the explosion. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Turkiye on Monday (November 14) rejected US condolences offered for the death of six people in a blast in Istanbul. Turkiye has blamed the blast on Kurdish militant group.&nbsp;

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan often accuses the US of supplying weapons to Kurdish fighters in Syria. The Kurdish fighters have been deemed as 'terrorists' by Turkiye.

"We do not accept the US embassy's message of condolences. We reject it," Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said in televised comments.&nbsp;

Although Turkiye criticises US regularly, the timing of the latest rebuke has raised eyebrows as it was made just hours before G20 summit was to start in Bali, Indonesia. Erdogan and US President Joe Biden have already reached at the venue.

Erdogan has previously called the bombing a "vile attack" that had the "smell of terror".

A nine-year old girl and her father, as well as a 15-year-old girl and her mother were among those killed in the attack.

Istanbul police said Monday that 46 people had been detained in total.

Erdogan's government accused the PKK of carrying out the explosion shortly before the president landed in the Indonesian resort island of Bali for the G20 summit.

Police footage shared with Turkish media showed a young woman in a purple sweatshirt being apprehended in an Istanbul flat.

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Turkiye on Monday (November 14) rejected US condolences offered for the death of six people in a blast in Istanbul. Turkiye has blamed the blast on Kurdish militant group.

Turkiye on Monday (November 14) rejected US condolences offered for the death of six people in a blast in Istanbul. Turkiye has blamed the blast on Kurdish militant group. Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan often accuses the US of supplying weapons to Kurdish fighters in Syria. The Kurdish fighters have been deemed as 'terrorists' by Turkiye. "We do not accept the US embassy's message of condolences. We reject it," Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said in televised comments. Although Turkiye criticises US regularly, the timing of the latest rebuke has raised eyebrows as it was made just hours before G20 summit was to start in Bali, Indonesia. Erdogan and US President Joe Biden have already reached at the venue. Erdogan has previously called the bombing a "vile attack" that had the "smell of terror". A nine-year old girl and her father, as well as a 15-year-old girl and her mother were among those killed in the attack. Istanbul police said Monday that 46 people had been detained in total. Erdogan's government accused the PKK of carrying out the explosion shortly before the president landed in the Indonesian resort island of Bali for the G20 summit. Police footage shared with Turkish media showed a young woman in a purple sweatshirt being apprehended in an Istanbul flat. (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 ×

Istanbul bombing: Turkiye 'rejects' US condolences hours before G20 summit

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to endorse US Republican Party as he said that Turkiye's F-16 fighter jet purchase would be "much easier" if Republicans controlled the US Senate. He was quoted by Anadolu and other Turkish media.&nbsp;"My hope is that the next month is filled with some good news and we progress in a very positive direction on the F-16 issue," Erdogan was quoted as telling reporters on a flight from Uzbekistan.

"If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," he said.

Results for US midterm elections 2022 are trickling in, and the&nbsp;Republican Party appears to have wind in their sails but Democrats appear to somehow clinging to the power equation. Democrats have wafer-thin majority in the Senate. Democratic Party's Mark Kelly has retained his seat in Arizona and now&nbsp;the Democrats just need one more seat to retain the majority.

In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey.

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Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party achieved a much smaller victory than had been predicted.

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Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to endorse US Republican Party as he said that Turkiye's F-16 fighter jet purchase would be "much easier" if Republicans controlled the US Senate.

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to endorse US Republican Party as he said that Turkiye's F-16 fighter jet purchase would be "much easier" if Republicans controlled the US Senate. He was quoted by Anadolu and other Turkish media. "My hope is that the next month is filled with some good news and we progress in a very positive direction on the F-16 issue," Erdogan was quoted as telling reporters on a flight from Uzbekistan. "If the Republicans claim the few seats they need in Senate, things will be much easier for us," he said. Results for US midterm elections 2022 are trickling in, and the Republican Party appears to have wind in their sails but Democrats appear to somehow clinging to the power equation. Democrats have wafer-thin majority in the Senate. Democratic Party's Mark Kelly has retained his seat in Arizona and now the Democrats just need one more seat to retain the majority. In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey. Also Read | Turkiye appoints new envoy to Israel after four-year hiatus Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party achieved a much smaller victory than had been predicted. (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 ×

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Turkiye has finally&nbsp;appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending&nbsp;relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday. In May 2018, Ankara recalled its ambassador to Israel and expelled the Israeli envoy in protest over the Israeli army's killing of several Palestinians.

Ties between the two turned bitter after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel's policy towards Palestinians under the previous governments of its new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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But Erdogan sent a congratulatory letter to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-food-import-costs-may-near-record-2-trillion-hurting-worlds-poorest-533362">Netanyahu </a>after his victory in elections held earlier this month.

Erdogan did, however, write Netanyahu a letter of congratulations after Netanyahu won the elections earlier this month.

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Turkiye has finally appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday.

Turkiye has finally appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday. In May 2018, Ankara recalled its ambassador to Israel and expelled the Israeli envoy in protest over the Israeli army's killing of several Palestinians. Ties between the two turned bitter after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel's policy towards Palestinians under the previous governments of its new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Also watch | Summit of Organisation of Turkic States held in Samarkand; energy, regional stability tops agenda But Erdogan sent a congratulatory letter to Netanyahu after his victory in elections held earlier this month. Erdogan did, however, write Netanyahu a letter of congratulations after Netanyahu won the elections earlier this month. Also read | Spyware embedded in various Android apps keeping vigil on Uyghurs, their activities: Report (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Turkish annual inflation climbed to a new 24-year high of 85.51% in October, official data showed on Thursday, slightly below forecast, after the central bank cut its policy rate despite surging prices.

Inflation has surged since last year, when the lira slumped after the central bank began cutting its policy rate in an easing cycle long sought by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

In the last three months, the central bank slashed its policy rate by a total of 350 basis points to 10.5%. It promised another cut this month as the final move in the current easing cycle, running counter to the global monetary policy tightening trend.

Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 3.54%, the Turkish Statistical Institute said, below 3.60% forecast in a Reuters poll. Annually, consumer price inflation&nbsp;was forecast to be 85.60%.

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The annual inflation in October was the highest since June 1998, when Turkiye was working to end a decade of high inflation.

Haluk Burumcekci, founder of Burumcekci Consulting, said the October print could be the peak for headline inflation if the lira does not weaken further.

"We think that the headline inflation may have seen its peak unless there is a depreciation from the lira's current level," he said. "A significant decline (in inflation) could only happen towards the 70-75% range due to the base effect in the last month of the year."

The lira's 44% decline last year and 29% this year was the main reason behind soaring inflation, in addition to surging energy prices.

Month-on-month clothing led the price rises with 8.34%, followed by food prices, which rose 5.09%, and furnishing and household equipment prices, which rose 4.38%.

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Transportation, which includes petrol prices, led the annual rise with 117.15%, followed by food prices at 99.05% and furniture and household equipment at 93.63%.

The median forecast for year-end inflation in the latest Reuters poll was 70.25%, while Turkiye's central bank raised its year-end forecast to 65.20% last week, its fourth upward revision this year.

The government's economic programme prioritises low rates to boost production and exports with the aim of achieving a current account surplus. The domestic producer price index was up 7.83% month-on-month in October for an annual rise of 157.69%.

Turkish annual inflation climbed to a new 24-year high of 85.51% in October, official data showed on Thursday, slightly below forecast, after the central bank cut its policy rate despite surging prices.

Turkish annual inflation climbed to a new 24-year high of 85.51% in October, official data showed on Thursday, slightly below forecast, after the central bank cut its policy rate despite surging prices. Inflation has surged since last year, when the lira slumped after the central bank began cutting its policy rate in an easing cycle long sought by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In the last three months, the central bank slashed its policy rate by a total of 350 basis points to 10.5%. It promised another cut this month as the final move in the current easing cycle, running counter to the global monetary policy tightening trend. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 3.54%, the Turkish Statistical Institute said, below 3.60% forecast in a Reuters poll. Annually, consumer price inflation was forecast to be 85.60%. Also read | With over 90% votes counted, Netanyahu on course to become Israel PM The annual inflation in October was the highest since June 1998, when Turkiye was working to end a decade of high inflation. Haluk Burumcekci, founder of Burumcekci Consulting, said the October print could be the peak for headline inflation if the lira does not weaken further. "We think that the headline inflation may have seen its peak unless there is a depreciation from the lira's current level," he said. "A significant decline (in inflation) could only happen towards the 70-75% range due to the base effect in the last month of the year." The lira's 44% decline last year and 29% this year was the main reason behind soaring inflation, in addition to surging energy prices. Month-on-month clothing led the price rises with 8.34%, followed by food prices, which rose 5.09%, and furnishing and household equipment prices, which rose 4.38%. Also read | 'Assassination attempt' on Imran Khan: Man fires shots, ex-Pakistan PM injured Transportation, which includes petrol prices, led the annual rise with 117.15%, followed by food prices at 99.05% and furniture and household equipment at 93.63%. The median forecast for year-end inflation in the latest Reuters poll was 70.25%, while Turkiye's central bank raised its year-end forecast to 65.20% last week, its fourth upward revision this year. The government's economic programme prioritises low rates to boost production and exports with the aim of achieving a current account surplus. The domestic producer price index was up 7.83% month-on-month in October for an annual rise of 157.69%.

Turkiye's inflation shoots up to a 24-year high of 85.5% after rate cuts

Turkiye would soon hold a referendum on wearing a headscarf as the country's President proposed a nationwide vote on guaranteeing a woman's right to wear one in state institutions, schools and universities.

Turkiye President Erdogan proposes referendum on wearing headscarf

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkiye, on Saturday suggested putting the issue to a national vote to ensure that women have the freedom to cover their heads in public settings like schools and colleges.

For devout Muslim Erdogan, the issue is especially significant because in 2013, his Islamic-rooted government party abolished a long-standing restriction on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/giorgia-meloni-sworn-in-as-italys-first-woman-prime-minister-527605">hijab</a>'s use in public settings.

Before the general elections in 2023, which are expected to be one of the most significant threats to Erdogan's two-decade rule of Turkey, the headscarf issue has dominated political discourse in recent months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-faces-outrage-in-turkiye-after-blaming-fate-for-amasra-mine-explosion-526109">Erdogan </a>frequently cites the lifting of the ban as evidence of how his party stands up for devoted Muslim Turks in opposition to the secular parties in power prior to the entrance of his party in Turkiye in 2002.

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"If you have the courage, come, let's put this issue to a referendum... Let the nation make the decision," Erdogan said in remarks aimed at main opposition party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the secular CHP, a group founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the architect of the secular contemporary Turkish republic.

To allay concerns that his party will revive the ban, the CHP leader put out a law guaranteeing the right to wear a headscarf.

In the 1990s, arguments centred on the headscarf, but no party in Turkiye's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-diwali-this-kashmiri-muslim-family-has-made-thousands-of-diwali-diyas-527590">Muslim-majority</a> government currently suggests a ban.

"We had made mistakes in the past regarding the headscarf," Kilicdaroglu admitted earlier this month. "It's time to leave that issue behind us."

According to experts, Kilicdaroglu wants to convince religious voters that there is nothing to fear from supporting his secular party the following year.

Erdogan responded by suggesting a constitutional amendment that would "shortly" be submitted for ratification to the parliament, where his party and his nationalist alliance partner enjoy a slim majority.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkiye, on Saturday suggested putting the issue to a national vote to ensure that women have the freedom to cover their heads in public settings like schools and colleges.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkiye, on Saturday suggested putting the issue to a national vote to ensure that women have the freedom to cover their heads in public settings like schools and colleges. For devout Muslim Erdogan, the issue is especially significant because in 2013, his Islamic-rooted government party abolished a long-standing restriction on the hijab's use in public settings. Before the general elections in 2023, which are expected to be one of the most significant threats to Erdogan's two-decade rule of Turkey, the headscarf issue has dominated political discourse in recent months. Erdogan frequently cites the lifting of the ban as evidence of how his party stands up for devoted Muslim Turks in opposition to the secular parties in power prior to the entrance of his party in Turkiye in 2002. Also read | India is a major partner for us, says Israel envoy Naor Gilon "If you have the courage, come, let's put this issue to a referendum... Let the nation make the decision," Erdogan said in remarks aimed at main opposition party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the secular CHP, a group founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the architect of the secular contemporary Turkish republic. To allay concerns that his party will revive the ban, the CHP leader put out a law guaranteeing the right to wear a headscarf. In the 1990s, arguments centred on the headscarf, but no party in Turkiye's Muslim-majority government currently suggests a ban. "We had made mistakes in the past regarding the headscarf," Kilicdaroglu admitted earlier this month. "It's time to leave that issue behind us." According to experts, Kilicdaroglu wants to convince religious voters that there is nothing to fear from supporting his secular party the following year. Erdogan responded by suggesting a constitutional amendment that would "shortly" be submitted for ratification to the parliament, where his party and his nationalist alliance partner enjoy a slim majority. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Turkiye's Erdogan proposes vote on women's right to wear Islamic headscarf

At least 41 workers were killed and 28 others were injured with dozens still trapped after a blast tore through a mine in Turkiye. The explosion occurred at the state-owned mine at 6:55 pm local time. President Tayyip Erdogan visited the blast site.

Turkiye Mine Blast: President Tayyip Erdogan visits blast site; 41 killed

In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users&nbsp;all over the world. In Turkiye, an explosion inside a coal mine has&nbsp;killed at least 25 people&nbsp;while rescuers are&nbsp;trying to bring dozens of others trapped inside the mine to the surface. On the Russia-Ukraine war front, US and Saudi Arabia have announced monetary aid to Ukraine in response to Russia's latest missile strikes.&nbsp;

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Fury has been expressed on social media in response to a video showing Iranian anti-riot police sexually assaulting a female protester as they attempted to arrest her.&nbsp;Both inside and outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-region-hit-by-air-strikes-after-un-condemns-annexations-524965">Iran</a>, a number of videos showing the protest have gone viral. Near the most recent footage, which was captured on camera on Wednesday in Argentina Square in Tehran, officers are seen encircling a woman who is walking along a busy street.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkiye-mine-blast-kills-at-least-14-dozens-still-trapped-525546">Turkiye mine blast kills at least 25, dozens still trapped</a>

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A blast that tore through a mine in Turkiye has killed at least 25&nbsp;miners and has trapped dozens. The blast apparently took place because of methane gas. The trapped miners are hundreds of metres below ground. Twenty-eight people were saved many of which crawled out on their own. All of the survivors have various injuries due to what is becoming Turkiye's deadliest industrial accident in years.

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Investigation into the deadly Indonesia soccer stampede by a fact-finding team has revealed that tear gas was the main cause of death in one of the world's worst stadium disasters, the country's security minister said on Friday. On October 1, &nbsp;over 130 people were killed at the Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java after a match. The team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts, has been investigating how the massive tragedy happened.

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The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies.&nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;Saudi Arabia&nbsp;will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA.&nbsp;

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In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users all over the world.

In the latest, amid nationwide anti-government protests across Iran, a video of security forces molesting a woman while arresting her has enraged social media users all over the world. In Turkiye, an explosion inside a coal mine has killed at least 25 people while rescuers are trying to bring dozens of others trapped inside the mine to the surface. On the Russia-Ukraine war front, US and Saudi Arabia have announced monetary aid to Ukraine in response to Russia's latest missile strikes. Footage of anti-riot forces in Iran sexually assaulting female protester provokes fury on social media Fury has been expressed on social media in response to a video showing Iranian anti-riot police sexually assaulting a female protester as they attempted to arrest her. Both inside and outside of Iran, a number of videos showing the protest have gone viral. Near the most recent footage, which was captured on camera on Wednesday in Argentina Square in Tehran, officers are seen encircling a woman who is walking along a busy street. Turkiye mine blast kills at least 25, dozens still trapped A blast that tore through a mine in Turkiye has killed at least 25 miners and has trapped dozens. The blast apparently took place because of methane gas. The trapped miners are hundreds of metres below ground. Twenty-eight people were saved many of which crawled out on their own. All of the survivors have various injuries due to what is becoming Turkiye's deadliest industrial accident in years. Tear gas was the main reason behind the Indonesia soccer stampede, investigators say Investigation into the deadly Indonesia soccer stampede by a fact-finding team has revealed that tear gas was the main cause of death in one of the world's worst stadium disasters, the country's security minister said on Friday. On October 1, over 130 people were killed at the Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java after a match. The team, which included government officials, soccer and security experts, has been investigating how the massive tragedy happened. US, Saudi Arabia announce monetary aid to Ukraine following Russia's missile strikes The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will give Ukraine $400 million in humanitarian relief, according to the Saudi state news agency SPA. WATCH | Tech Talk | Social media and teen safety: Snapchat rolls out parental controls in India

Morning news brief: Major mine blast in Turkiye kills 25, outrage over Iran police sex assault video, & more

At least 40 workers were killed and 28 others were injured with dozens still trapped after a blast tore through a mine in Turkiye. The explosion occurred at the state-owned mine at 6:55 pm local time.

Turkiye mine blast: At least 40 killed, 49 workers trapped in high-risk area

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At least 25 people have died and dozens trapped after a blast in a mine in Turkiye. The explosion occurred at the state owned mine at 6:55 in the evening.

49 workers trapped in high-risk area, rescuers work throughout night as death toll rises in Turkiye

The death toll in the Turkiye mine blast has risen to 40, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for one missing miner. The blast apparently took place because of a methane gas build-up. The trapped miners were trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

He added that 58 of the 110 people working in the mine were rescued by the teams or got out by themselves, adding there was uncertainty about one miner.

"There is still a fire going on there, miners and teams have made great sacrifices not to leave their brothers there," Soylu said at the mine.

He also informed that the fire in the mine was largely contained but fire isolation and cooling efforts were still on. The incident took place 350 metres (0.2 miles) below ground.

"In all, 110 of our brothers were working (underground). Some of them came out on their own, and some of them were rescued," Soylu said.

Talking about the status of those injured, Soylu said one miner was discharged from hospital while 10 were still receiving treatment in Bartin and Istanbul.

Authorities said Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Images on TV showed anxious crowds gathering at the mine -- some with tears in their eyes -- in search of their loved ones.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was expected to fly to the scene of the accident on Saturday.&nbsp;

Most initial information about those trapped inside was coming from workers who had managed to climb out relatively unharmed.&nbsp;

Amasra mayor Recai Cakir said many of those who survived had also suffered "serious injuries".&nbsp;

The blast took place moments before sunset and hence the darkness was impeding the rescue effort. Turkey's Maden-Is mining workers' union attributed the blast to a build-up of methane gas.&nbsp;

However, officials were quoted in media reports saying that it was premature to predict what caused the accident.

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Rescuers sent in reinforcements from surrounding villages to help search for signs of life. 
 
Television images showed paramedics giving oxygen to the miners who had climbed out and then rushing them to the nearest hospitals.&nbsp;

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The death toll in the Turkiye mine blast has risen to 40, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for one missing miner.

The death toll in the Turkiye mine blast has risen to 40, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Saturday, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for one missing miner. The blast apparently took place because of a methane gas build-up. The trapped miners were trapped hundreds of metres below ground. He added that 58 of the 110 people working in the mine were rescued by the teams or got out by themselves, adding there was uncertainty about one miner. "There is still a fire going on there, miners and teams have made great sacrifices not to leave their brothers there," Soylu said at the mine. He also informed that the fire in the mine was largely contained but fire isolation and cooling efforts were still on. The incident took place 350 metres (0.2 miles) below ground. "In all, 110 of our brothers were working (underground). Some of them came out on their own, and some of them were rescued," Soylu said. Talking about the status of those injured, Soylu said one miner was discharged from hospital while 10 were still receiving treatment in Bartin and Istanbul. Authorities said Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident. Images on TV showed anxious crowds gathering at the mine -- some with tears in their eyes -- in search of their loved ones. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was expected to fly to the scene of the accident on Saturday. Most initial information about those trapped inside was coming from workers who had managed to climb out relatively unharmed. Amasra mayor Recai Cakir said many of those who survived had also suffered "serious injuries". The blast took place moments before sunset and hence the darkness was impeding the rescue effort. Turkey's Maden-Is mining workers' union attributed the blast to a build-up of methane gas. However, officials were quoted in media reports saying that it was premature to predict what caused the accident. Also Read | Türkiye: Govt introduces new law for journalists and social media to curb spread of 'fake news' Rescuers sent in reinforcements from surrounding villages to help search for signs of life. Television images showed paramedics giving oxygen to the miners who had climbed out and then rushing them to the nearest hospitals. (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 ×

Türkiye mine blast toll rises to 40, one miner still missing, investigation launched

On Thursday (October 14), Türkiye's parliament passed a tough law for reporters and social media entailing imprisonment of up to three years for spreading "false news".

The law imposes a criminal penalty for those who are held on charges. The law allows the court to sentence journalists and social media users to up to three years in jail.&nbsp;

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The ruling party aims to strengthen its grip on the media ahead of the elections. The Council of Europe said that the definition of "disinformation" in the law can lead to increased self-censorship and some severe effects.

The legislation had 40 amendments. The ruling party, AKP, suggested voting separately.

However, it was highly criticised by the opposition. In order to show how freedom of expression is being crushed, especially for youngsters, an opposition lawmaker in parliament smashed his phone with a hammer.&nbsp;

After smashing his phone, Burak Erbay, the CHP lawmaker, said ahead of the vote, "I would like to address my brothers who are 15, 16,&nbsp;17 years old and who will be deciding the fate of Türkiye in 2023. You have only one freedom left -- the phone in your pocket. There's Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. You communicate there." He added that if this law passes, they all can smash their phones like this, reported AFP.&nbsp;

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In Türkiye, most of the newspapers and media channels fall under the control of the government. However, most social media networks don't. To change this, the Recep Tayyip Erdogan administration started imposing heavy penalties on big media platforms to comply with local representatives, who can later take down contentious posts.

According to Tayyip, social media is one of the main threats to the country's democracy. He stated that social media is a highly polarised society in Türkiye, making it vulnerable to the spread of false and misleading information.

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On Thursday (October 14), Türkiye's parliament passed a tough law for reporters and social media entailing imprisonment of up to three years for spreading "false news".

On Thursday (October 14), Türkiye's parliament passed a tough law for reporters and social media entailing imprisonment of up to three years for spreading "false news". The law imposes a criminal penalty for those who are held on charges. The law allows the court to sentence journalists and social media users to up to three years in jail. Also read | Using fake profiles of women, Ukrainian hackers duped Russian soldiers to help military: Report The ruling party aims to strengthen its grip on the media ahead of the elections. The Council of Europe said that the definition of "disinformation" in the law can lead to increased self-censorship and some severe effects. The legislation had 40 amendments. The ruling party, AKP, suggested voting separately. However, it was highly criticised by the opposition. In order to show how freedom of expression is being crushed, especially for youngsters, an opposition lawmaker in parliament smashed his phone with a hammer. After smashing his phone, Burak Erbay, the CHP lawmaker, said ahead of the vote, "I would like to address my brothers who are 15, 16, 17 years old and who will be deciding the fate of Türkiye in 2023. You have only one freedom left -- the phone in your pocket. There's Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. You communicate there." He added that if this law passes, they all can smash their phones like this, reported AFP. Burak Erbay, a Turkish opposition lawmaker, destroyed a smartphone during his speech in parliament to protest a proposed disinformation and social media bill pic.twitter.com/robiV2iDP5 — Reuters (@Reuters) October 13, 2022 × Also read | 'Fake news': China denies that President Xi Jinping invited European leaders for meeting in Beijing In Türkiye, most of the newspapers and media channels fall under the control of the government. However, most social media networks don't. To change this, the Recep Tayyip Erdogan administration started imposing heavy penalties on big media platforms to comply with local representatives, who can later take down contentious posts. According to Tayyip, social media is one of the main threats to the country's democracy. He stated that social media is a highly polarised society in Türkiye, making it vulnerable to the spread of false and misleading information. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Türkiye: Govt introduces new law for journalists and social media to curb spread of 'fake news'

Turkish parliament on Thursday approved a new media law that could see individuals sentenced to up to three years in prison for spreading "fake news" or "misinformation".

Turkiye passes new law imposing jail terms for 'misinformation' and 'fake news'

Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan&nbsp;on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

During the meeting, Putin said that Russia is looking to create a ‘gas hub’ in Türkiye – a country which he believes can become the “most reliable” route to deliver gas to the European Union.

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The ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in a number of sanctions on Russian gas from the EU and in retaliation, the Kremlin is looking to redirect its supplies from the Nord Stream pipelines.

As a result, Türkiye has emerged as a strategic location for Russia to maintain their dominance in the field of gas supply and also, continue to keep a clear channel to send it to European countries.

"In the course of the work of this hub, which we could create together, of course, it would also be a platform not only for supplies, but also for determining the price, because this is a very important issue -- the issue of pricing," Putin told Erdogan at the meeting, reported Reuters.

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"Today, these prices are sky-high; we could easily regulate [them] at a normal market level, without any political overtones," he added.

The recent damage to the Nord Stream pipelines has also forced Russia to look for an alternative route in case the exports resume and Putin said that Türkiye can develop into a major player in the sector.

He also spoke about grain exports to less developed countries around the world and made it clear that Russia will be honouring its commitment to continue the distribution via Turkiye.

"We are determined to strengthen and continue the grain exports under the Istanbul agreement and the transfer of Russian grain and fertiliser to less developed countries via Türkiye."

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Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the CICA Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday. During the meeting, Putin said that Russia is looking to create a ‘gas hub’ in Türkiye – a country which he believes can become the “most reliable” route to deliver gas to the European Union. Also read | Ukraine-Russia war LIVE | Putin tells Erdogan about 'gas hub' in Türkiye The ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in a number of sanctions on Russian gas from the EU and in retaliation, the Kremlin is looking to redirect its supplies from the Nord Stream pipelines. As a result, Türkiye has emerged as a strategic location for Russia to maintain their dominance in the field of gas supply and also, continue to keep a clear channel to send it to European countries. "In the course of the work of this hub, which we could create together, of course, it would also be a platform not only for supplies, but also for determining the price, because this is a very important issue -- the issue of pricing," Putin told Erdogan at the meeting, reported Reuters. Also read | Pak PM Sharif says 'want talks with India', but remains silent on terrorism "Today, these prices are sky-high; we could easily regulate [them] at a normal market level, without any political overtones," he added. The recent damage to the Nord Stream pipelines has also forced Russia to look for an alternative route in case the exports resume and Putin said that Türkiye can develop into a major player in the sector. He also spoke about grain exports to less developed countries around the world and made it clear that Russia will be honouring its commitment to continue the distribution via Turkiye. "We are determined to strengthen and continue the grain exports under the Istanbul agreement and the transfer of Russian grain and fertiliser to less developed countries via Türkiye."

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