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Own Goals Peak in Europe’s Top Leagues, with Premier League Leading by Wide Margin
LONDON (AA) – England’s Premier League stands out as the competition with the highest number of own goals this season among Europe’s top 10 football leagues. Across Europe’s major competitions—including the “big five” leagues in England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France, as well as the top divisions in Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Türkiye and Czechia—own…
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Trump urges UK to tap North Sea oil reserves
WASHINGTON (AA) – Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the United Kingdom to accelerate the use of its North Sea oil reserves, citing Europe’s growing energy needs. In a post on social media, Trump criticized the UK government’s energy policies, arguing that Europe is in urgent need of energy resources. “The United Kingdom is refusing…
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Avni Ongurlar receives award at World Ahi Awards Ceremony
ANKARA — Avni Ongurlar, chairman of Hafız Mustafa 1864, has been honoured with the “Success Story” award at the World Ahi Awards Ceremony, organised by the World Tradesmen and Craftsmen Association and the Ahi Institute. The ceremony, held at Musiki Muallim Mektebi as part of the “We Are the Ahi of Anatolia, We Are the…
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2025 World Ahi Awards Presented in Ankara
ANKARA — The 2025 World Ahi Awards ceremony, recognising tradespeople and artisans who uphold the centuries-old Ahi tradition, was held in the Turkish capital with broad participation from political figures, industry representatives and civil society. Organised under the “We Are the Ahi of Anatolia, We Are the Family of Türkiye” project, supported by the Ministry…
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Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan attends Turkiye-Egypt-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia foreign ministers meeting in Islamabad
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended a Türkiye-Egypt-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia foreign ministers’ meeting held in Islamabad on Sunday. According to Turkish diplomatic sources, the meeting focused on the latest developments in the Middle East as the US-Israel war with Iran marks one month. Fidan arrived in Pakistan’s capital for two days of talks centered on regional…
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Tens of thousands gather in Tehran for funerals of slain commanders and civilians
Tens of thousands of mourners surged into the streets of the Iranian capital on Wednesday, March 11, to attend the funeral of military commanders and children killed in recent joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel. Funeral convoys carrying the remains of Iran’s top military arrived at Enqelab Square early Wednesday morning. Among those…
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Erhürman criticizes Dendias
President Tufan Erhürman criticized the recent remarks made by Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias regarding the Cyprus issue, Turkish Cypriots, and Türkiye. In a statement shared on his social media account, Erhürman noted that all those who think rationally and advocate for peace and civilization are calling for, and working toward preventing and…
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Türkiye coordinates with Oman to evacuate stranded passengers amid Middle East airspace closures
ISTANBUL (AA) – Türkiye said Sunday it is coordinating with Oman to evacuate stranded passengers as airspace closures across the Middle East disrupt regional travel. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said Ankara and Muscat had agreed to operate additional flights by both Omani and Turkish carriers in the coming days. “Despite the heavy…
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Switzerland: US and Israeli Strikes on Iran Violated International Law
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister stated that the airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran violated international law. Speaking to the Swiss newspaper Sonntags Zeitung, Pfister commented on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that began after the United States and Israel targeted Iran. Criticizing the countries involved in the…
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Erhürman: “We had an open and sincere meeting”
President Tufan Erhürman said that his meeting with Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides in the buffer zone was open, sincere, and constructive. He noted that the two leaders agreed to meet again in the near future. President Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides met today at the official residence of UNFICYP Chief of…
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