Zeynep Aziz
- Asia
- Business
- October 2, 2026
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China Fuel Export Suspension Tightens Asian Supply Outlook
China’s decision to suspend most refined-fuel exports for October is adding pressure to Asian diesel, gasoline and jet-fuel markets.
- Agreement
- Democracy
- October 2, 2026
- 0 Comments
Turkey Weighs Sinirlioğlu Bid for United Nations Secretary-General
Ankara is considering former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu as a candidate to lead the United Nations, though no formal nomination has been submitted.
- Agreement
- Economy
- October 2, 2026
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Carney Plans October Visit to Turkey as Trade Talks Gain Momentum
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit Turkey in October for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on trade, energy and defence cooperation.
- Economy
- Energy Prices
- October 1, 2026
- 0 Comments
United States Pressures France and Germany to Release Emergency Diesel Stocks
Washington has urged France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves to ease global prices, warning that it could otherwise restrict American diesel exports.
- Europe
- Russia
- October 1, 2026
- 0 Comments
Putin Warns Russia Could Use All Available Weapons if Kaliningrad Is Attacked
President Vladimir Putin has warned that any direct attack on Kaliningrad could put the use of Russia’s complete weapons arsenal, including nuclear arms, on the agenda.
- Africa
- Attacks
- October 1, 2026
- 0 Comments
Ethiopia Closes Eritrea Embassy and Expels Diplomats as Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia has ordered the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats after explosions were heard in Addis Ababa amid renewed northern fighting.
- #HumanRights
- Cybersecurity
- October 1, 2026
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Turkey Blocks Independent News Platform T24 Over Alleged ‘LGBT Propaganda’
An Istanbul court has ordered access blocked to the T24 news website and its social-media accounts, citing 118 pieces of content described by authorities as LGBT propaganda.
- Business
- Security
- October 1, 2026
- 0 Comments
Turkey Suspends 448 Football Club Officials in Expanding Betting Investigation
The Turkish Football Federation has provisionally suspended 448 current and former officials from clubs in the country’s top two divisions and referred them for disciplinary proceedings.
- #HumanRights
- Africa
- September 30, 2026
- 0 Comments
Tunisia Reduces Cybercrime Penalties After Human-Rights Criticism
President Kais Saied has amended Tunisia’s controversial cybercrime decree, replacing imprisonment with fines for certain first offences while retaining tougher penalties for repeat cases.
- Africa
- Business
- September 30, 2026
- 0 Comments
Ghana Draft Mining Law Would Give State Veto Rights Over Major Deals
Ghana’s proposed mining legislation would preserve the state’s existing interest while allowing the government to demand a free special share carrying consent rights over major transactions.
