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Police in Istanbul have deployed a helicopter to support a 'huzur' (peace) security operation carried out across the city to maintain public order. Turkish media are also closely following weather news, with the state meteorology service issuing reports on conditions in Istanbul and warnings of a possible super El Nino bringing heavy rain this autumn and winter.
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A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Russia's Far East, killing six crew members and injuring one. Moscow confirmed the aircraft went down during a training mission, with footage of the fire after the crash circulating widely. The story is drawing attention alongside other aviation news, including reports that Turkish media say an Iranian aircraft was seized at Istanbul airport.
- 3Gaza tribunal findings revisited at Konya Palestine Day event▼Gaza "tribunal’s findings and developments following its final session in Istanbul will be revisited in Konya on Wednesd
The Gaza tribunal's findings and developments since its final session in Istanbul are set to be revisited in Konya on Wednesday, as part of a Palestine Day program organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum. The event is expected to draw attention to accountability efforts over the Gaza conflict, with discussion framed around human rights, international law and security policy themes.
- 4Turkish Authorities Ground Caspian Airlines Flight Over €3 Million Debt●Turkish Authorities Ground Caspian Airlines Flight Over €3 Million Debt at Istanbul Airport
Turkish authorities have grounded a Caspian Airlines flight at Istanbul Airport over an unpaid debt reportedly amounting to €3 million. The aircraft was prevented from departing as officials moved to recover the outstanding sum. The incident has drawn attention to the financial difficulties facing the Iranian carrier and the potential disruption for passengers caught up in the standoff.