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Figure skaters from Evgeni Plushenko's team will not compete in Turkey after scheduled competitions in Ankara and Istanbul were cancelled. The news comes amid ongoing restrictions on Russian athletes at international events, and fans are discussing how the cancellations affect the skaters' competitive season and preparation opportunities.
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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.
- 4Eight Years On, US Accused of Rewarding Khashoggi's Killers●Eight Years After Khashoggi's Murder, Washington Is Arming and Rewarding His Killers
Eight years after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, critics accuse Washington of arming and rewarding those responsible for his killing. The commentary argues that US arms sales and diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia amount to abandoning accountability for a murder US intelligence attributed to Saudi operatives.
- 5Gaza 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.
- 6Turkish 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.
- 7Suleiman the Magnificent proclaimed Ottoman sultan on this day in 1520●Suleiman the Magnificent was proclaimed sultan of the Ottoman Empire OTD in 1520 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/turke
On this day in 1520, Suleiman the Magnificent was proclaimed sultan of the Ottoman Empire, beginning a reign that lasted until 1566 and marked the empire's territorial and cultural peak. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary, with references to his legacy in Istanbul, where landmarks such as the Suleymaniye Mosque still stand.