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Restaurants showcase global flavors across citiesLifestyle — 3dRestaurant coverage highlights a lively Soho dining guide featuring inventive Indo-Chinese vegetarian food, a new Connecticut restaurant serving Turkish and broader Mediterranean dishes, and Nashville’s intimate Indian-Southern tasting menu. Tampa’s Restaurant Ebbe also hosted a one-night, 10-course dinner prepared by Michelin-recognized chefs from around the world.

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Report details 40 LGBTQ migrants deported to third countries — 3dReports say the Trump administration has deported LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to third countries where they may face criminalization or persecution, despite U.S. legal protections against return to danger. Cases include a Turkish woman sent to the Central African Republic and migrants sent to countries such as Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Eswatini, prompting concerns that these transfers put vulnerable people at risk.

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Turkish referee chief among seven detained in corruption probe — 6dFive of seven Turkish football officials, including refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu, were placed in pretrial detention in a corruption probe.

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Dana Whitfield This should send a strong message that corruption in refereeing won't be tolerated in Turkish football.

Suspected Iranian Hacker Extradited in $3.4B Case — Oct 1, 2026Iranian-Turkish dual national Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged Iran-linked hacking campaign that began in 2013. Prosecutors say the operation breached thousands of university email accounts and stole academic data and intellectual property valued at about $3.4 billion; the extradition is a rare instance of an accused Iran-linked hacker being brought to a U.S. court.

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Tom Gallagher Extraditing him from Montenegro proves the US can still reach Iran-linked hackers when the evidence is this strong.

Gold Slides to $4,110 as Silver Falls — Sep 24, 2026Gold prices fell as resilient U.S. economic data, persistent inflation concerns and hawkish Federal Reserve signals lifted the dollar and Treasury yields, making the non-yielding metal less attractive. Higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to inflation concerns, although easing oil prices and some physical demand offered limited support in other trading sessions.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Stocks Weighed Down by Oil and Surging Yields — Sep 25, 2026U.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed signals weighed on sentiment, while investors also watched U.S.-China and Iran developments. Upcoming economic reports and corporate news, including Micron results and Tesla sales, were among the catalysts in focus.

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Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth — Sep 27, 2026Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.

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Turkish Comedian Convicted Over Erdoğan Jokes — Sep 28, 2026Istanbul court gave Deniz Göktaş just over 19 months for insulting Erdoğan and religious values over stand-up jokes, then released him pending appeal after 88 days detained.

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Derek Foss This trial shows how fragile the government's tolerance is when faced with honest criticism through humor.

Trump Ally Habba Plans Marriage to Turkish Businessman — Sep 23, 2026Alina Habba, a close ally of President Trump and former personal lawyer, is set to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon in New York on Sept. 26. Mildon says the marriage is personal, not politically motivated; reports note his company’s international business interests and the couple’s connections to political circles.

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Netanyahu Defends Iran Strike at U.N. — Sep 22, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used his UN General Assembly addresses to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza as the world’s largest graveyard for children and a concentration camp, citing mass injuries, ongoing siege conditions, and settler violence in the West Bank while urging recognition of Palestine and international pressure on Israel. He also highlighted the absence of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas due to a US visa denial and framed the Gaza crisis as a broader humanitarian and regional accountability issue that demands coordinated action to prevent escalation and ensure aid access.

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Turkish Airlines finalizes 100 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders plus 50 options — Sep 23, 2026After an Airbus switch threat over CFM engine prices, Turkish Airlines finalized 100 firm 737-8s plus 50 MAX options, deliveries only in 2033-2037.

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Elena Vasquez Those 2033 delivery dates mean the airline will be waiting over a decade for the planes.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Dollar hits two-month high on rate bets — Sep 23, 2026The dollar climbed to a roughly two-month high as strong U.S. economic data and hawkish Federal Reserve signals boosted expectations of further rate hikes, weighing on the euro and yen. Easing oil prices and diplomatic efforts over the Iran conflict offered some countervailing relief, though renewed geopolitical and inflation concerns remain in focus.

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Hundreds Protest Turkish Embassy, Seek Lumbuye Extradition — Sep 18, 2026Hundreds of Ugandan demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala to demand the extradition of dissident Fred Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for years and whose legal status there remains unclear. The protests, organized by the Patriotic League of Uganda under Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reflect ongoing Uganda-Turkey tensions as Kampala accuses Lumbuye of harmful propaganda, incitement, and cybercrimes.

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Boeing Nears Turkish Airlines Deal for 150 737 MAX Jets — Sep 15, 2026Boeing is nearing a final agreement to supply 150 737 MAX aircraft to Turkish Airlines after resolving a dispute over engine maintenance and pricing, with a signing potential next week. The resolution reinforces Turkish Airlines’ expansion plans and signals Boeing’s continued ability to meet demand for narrow-body jets.

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Sam Okafor This order shows Boeing still has strong demand for the MAX despite earlier setbacks. Turkish Airlines must be confident in the fixes.

‘Don’t Get Hurt’: Biden Laughs as Reporters Ushered Out of Oval Office Amid Questions About Classified DocumentsReporting — Jan 13, 2023President Joe Biden was not taking questions about the appointment of a special counsel. Biden was with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in the Oval Office on Friday morning. After a photo op, reporters attempted…

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‘Incredible Transition’: Biden Reacts to Gas PricesReporting — May 24, 2022President Joe Biden commented on gas prices, suggesting Americans are “going through an incredible transition.” During a joint press conference with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday, Biden explained, “And…

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Gold Recovers, Silver Slips Before US Inflation DataFinance — Sep 8, 2026Gold and silver prices fluctuated as investors awaited US inflation data and the Fed’s September decision, with gold hovering near key levels around $4,400 per ounce and on the MCX around Rs 1,54,000, while silver showed volatility and experienced multiple intraday pivots. Oil trades near $100 a barrel, reinforcing inflation concerns and keeping a hawkish tilt on policy expectations, as traders assess resistance and support levels and the likelihood of a rate hike based on the upcoming data releases.

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Asian stocks tumble as oil surges and Fed rate-hike bets grow — Aug 31, 2026Global markets cooled as hawkish indications from Fed Chair Warsh, renewed Middle East tensions, and higher oil prices spurred expectations of a September rate hike, weighing on tech-heavy indices in Asia and easing Indian shares early trading. Traders also watched for shifts in yields and the dollar as flows and regional risk sentiment diverged, with some assets and sectors more resilient than others.

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Dollar slips, yen nears 160 as traders weigh Fed and BOJ rate moves — Aug 31, 2026The dollar weakened while the yen hovered near the 160-per-dollar mark as markets priced in likely rate hikes from both the Fed and the Bank of Japan, driven by hawkish comments from Fed Chair Warsh and renewed policy pressure from U.S. officials. Investors also weighed Gulf tensions and upcoming U.S. data on jobs and inflation to gauge the trajectory of policy moves.

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Seiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.

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Türkiye Says SCO Membership Won’t Turn West — Sep 3, 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will not turn away from the West as it pursues deeper Eastward ties and aims to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as part of a 360-degree, balanced foreign policy. He emphasized that SCO membership would accompany, not replace, Western alignment, highlighted hopes for a peaceful end to the Ukraine war, and urged safeguards for Black Sea shipping to prevent a grain crisis amid the bloc’s growing economic influence.

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Nicole Hardy Glad he brought up Black Sea shipping, another grain crisis would hurt way more countries than just Ukraine.

Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ betsBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

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Clovis Converts After Tolbiac BattleGood News — FROM 496Frankish king turns to Christ

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Bucharest International Air Show Showcases Global AerobaticsWorld — Aug 28, 2026The Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS) continues to draw international aerobatic teams and displays, mixing civilian and military aircraft with public demonstrations and security showcases in the Romanian capital. The 2026 edition at Băneasa Airport features Italy's Frecce Tricolori and Türkiye's Turkish Stars, with organizers stressing weather and safety as schedules may change.

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