Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
![The foreign ministers of Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia attend the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul on August 31, 2026 [Murad Sezer/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-08-31T102801Z_1444947647_RC2L9NAK0EI2_RTRMADP_3_TURKEY-SAUDI-PAKISTAN-MEETING-1789229095.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Liverpool announce five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines
The deal is reportedly worth more than $405m, which would place it among the most lucrative in the Premier League.
From: NewsFeed
Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
Published On 8 Sep 2026
Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guarantees
BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.
Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyon
Fights between players and coaching staff broke out after the Turkish side won the Champions League playoff second leg.
US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat
US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged IRGC ties, accusing it of facilitating millions in transactions for Iran.
From: NewsFeed
Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye
A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
Published On 3 Sep 2026
Cargo ship sinks after collision off Turkiye’s Istanbul, 10 crew missing
Search operations under way after authorities lost contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
![The Istanbul Governor's Office reported a collision between two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels off the coast of Silivri and stated that contact could not be established with the 10 crew members on board one of the ships.September2, 2026 [Anadolu]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AA-20260902-42364938-42364935-SILIVRI_ACIKLARINDA_IKI_GEMI_CARPISTI-1-1788332939.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Deep-sea search begins for 20 people missing in Cyprus ferry disaster
A deep-sea vessel from Turkiye joined the search on Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days.
Published On 1 Sep 2026
Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026. [Pool/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-31T123734Z_1822546573_RC2O9NA2JC94_RTRMADP_3_SCO-SUMMIT-PUTIN-XI-1788205560.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye’s growing capabilities.
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