Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns
Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.

Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.










Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.

Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Once Turkiye’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu has stepped back from party politics.