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Erdogan Revives Halki Seminary Talks Ahead of Trump Visit, Signaling Shift on Long-Standing Religious Issue

Ankara-Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, reviving a

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Turkish Opposition Heads for High-Stakes Leadership Battle After Court Intervention

Istanbul-Turkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) moved closer to a leadership showdown on Wednesday after supporters of ousted party

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Turkish Police Storm Opposition HQ as Leadership Battle Deepens Political Crisis

Ankara-Turkish riot police entered the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara on Sunday, firing tear