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Call for the Immediate Implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty from Pakistan to India
Call for the Immediate Implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty from Pakistan to India
22 March 17:30
Call for the Immediate Implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty from Pakistan to India
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari called on India to immediately and fully resume compliance with its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty.
According to Trump, the Democratic Party is America's biggest "enemy" after Iran
According to Trump, the Democratic Party is America's biggest "enemy" after Iran
22 March 17:02
According to Trump, the Democratic Party is America's biggest "enemy" after Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that, following "Iran's defeat," the Democratic Party is now America's greatest "enemy."
Today (March 22, 2026) in 60 seconds
Today (March 22, 2026) in 60 seconds
22 March 16:58
Today (March 22, 2026) in 60 seconds
A 60-second summary of the news in Turkey and around the world. With contributions from AJet...
The U.S. has sent "MQ-9 Reaper" drones to Nigeria
The U.S. has sent "MQ-9 Reaper" drones to Nigeria
22 March 16:22
The U.S. has sent "MQ-9 Reaper" drones to Nigeria
Following the deployment of approximately 200 troops to support ongoing counterterrorism operations in northern Nigeria, the U.S. has also deployed "MQ-9 Reaper" unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the country.
Palandöken, where snow depth reached 279 centimeters during the holiday season, welcomed vacationers in the spring
Palandöken, where snow depth reached 279 centimeters during the holiday season, welcomed vacationers in the spring
22 March 11:48
Palandöken, where snow depth reached 279 centimeters during the holiday season, welcomed vacationers in the spring
Thanks to recent investments that have extended the ski season from winter into spring, Palandöken Ski Resort—with 279 centimeters of snow on the ground and spring-like weather—was packed with skiers taking advantage of ...
The Ministry of National Education has prepared a "Forest Week Activity Calendar" for preschoolers
The Ministry of National Education has prepared a "Forest Week Activity Calendar" for preschoolers
22 March 11:48
The Ministry of National Education has prepared a "Forest Week Activity Calendar" for preschoolers
The Ministry of National Education (MEB) has made available to teachers a calendar of activities aimed at fostering an appreciation for nature among preschool children as part of Forest Week, which runs from March 21 to ...
The Ministry of Family and Social Services has completed work on the 11 Social Risk Maps
The Ministry of Family and Social Services has completed work on the 11 Social Risk Maps
22 March 11:48
The Ministry of Family and Social Services has completed work on the 11 Social Risk Maps
Work has been completed on 11 of the 35 maps to be prepared as part of the Social Risk Maps initiative led by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
Six Palestinians were injured in attacks carried out by Israelis who have occupied Palestinian lands in the West Bank
Six Palestinians were injured in attacks carried out by Israelis who have occupied Palestinian lands in the West Bank
22 March 11:34
Six Palestinians were injured in attacks carried out by Israelis who have occupied Palestinian lands in the West Bank
It was reported that six Palestinians were injured in attacks carried out by Israelis who have seized Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank cities of Nablus and Salfit.
Despite tensions in the Middle East, German tourists are choosing Turkey and safe regions
Despite tensions in the Middle East, German tourists are choosing Turkey and safe regions
22 March 11:33
Despite tensions in the Middle East, German tourists are choosing Turkey and safe regions
The German Travel Agents Association (DRV) reported that, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, German vacationers are not abandoning their travel plans but are instead turning to destinations like Turkey tha...
Tehran's response to Trump's threat that "if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, we will strike its energy facilities"
Tehran's response to Trump's threat that "if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, we will strike its energy facilities"
22 March 3:57
Tehran's response to Trump's threat that "if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, we will strike its energy facilities"
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it would target U.S. and Israeli infrastr...
A protest outside the headquarters of Palantir, a company that produces AI-powered surveillance technologies for Israel, in the U.S.
A protest outside the headquarters of Palantir, a company that produces AI-powered surveillance technologies for Israel, in the U.S.
22 March 3:53
A protest outside the headquarters of Palantir, a company that produces AI-powered surveillance technologies for Israel, in the U.S.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the offices of Palantir, a company that produces AI-powered surveillance technologies for both the U.S. and Israel, to protest against the company on the grounds that it supports wars.
Trump stated that "if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, they will strike Iran's power plants"
Trump stated that "if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, they will strike Iran's power plants"
22 March 3:44
Trump stated that "if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, they will strike Iran's power plants"
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that if Iran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, they will begin striking the country’s power plants.
Fars News Agency: Iran shot down a U.S. drone
Fars News Agency: Iran shot down a U.S. drone
22 March 3:01
Fars News Agency: Iran shot down a U.S. drone
It has been reported that a U.S.-owned MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down by Iran's air defense system.
The G7 countries have stated that they are prepared to support the global energy supply
The G7 countries have stated that they are prepared to support the global energy supply
22 March 0:07
The G7 countries have stated that they are prepared to support the global energy supply
The G7 countries stated that they are prepared to take all necessary steps to ensure the global supply of energy.
Zelenskyy stated that consultations with the U.S. regarding ending the war are ongoing
Zelenskyy stated that consultations with the U.S. regarding ending the war are ongoing
21 March 23:35
Zelenskyy stated that consultations with the U.S. regarding ending the war are ongoing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the U.S. and Ukrainian negotiation teams are continuing to meet to discuss issues related to ending the war.
In the MotoGP sprint race in Brazil, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished 18th
In the MotoGP sprint race in Brazil, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished 18th
21 March 23:05
In the MotoGP sprint race in Brazil, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished 18th
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the Turkish rider for the Prima Pramac Yamaha team, finished 18th in the sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the second round of the MotoGP World Championship.
In Senegal, the Eid al-Fitr prayer was performed "in white"
In Senegal, the Eid al-Fitr prayer was performed "in white"
21 March 22:41
In Senegal, the Eid al-Fitr prayer was performed "in white"
In Senegal, where the first day of Eid al-Fitr is being observed today, followers of the Layene order performed the Eid prayer "dressed in white."
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into Trump's campaign in the U.S., has died at the age of 81
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into Trump's campaign in the U.S., has died at the age of 81
21 March 21:33
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into Trump's campaign in the U.S., has died at the age of 81
It has been reported that Robert Mueller, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who led the investigation into allegations that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential e...
AK Party post: "We are safe in the shadow of the crescent and star"
AK Party post: "We are safe in the shadow of the crescent and star"
21 March 21:32
AK Party post: "We are safe in the shadow of the crescent and star"
The AK Party shared a video featuring the message, "We are safe under the shadow of the crescent and star."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned settlement activities in the West Bank and Israel’s oppression of Palestinians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned settlement activities in the West Bank and Israel’s oppression of Palestinians
21 March 17:42
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned settlement activities in the West Bank and Israel’s oppression of Palestinians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it condemns the recent escalation of settler violence and settlement activities in the West Bank, as well as the repression of Palestinians by Israeli security forces.
Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon were protested in Sweden
Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon were protested in Sweden
21 March 17:32
Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon were protested in Sweden
Protests were held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, against Israel’s continued attacks on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.