Turkey's national election results are in, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly failed to secure a majority win for a third term. The election was the strongest challenge to Erdogan's 20-year hold on power, with the gap between the two candidates shrinking as the night went on. Both Erdogan and his main rival, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, have promised to respect the will of the people, and the election will be closely watched by the international community as they head towards a presidential runoff on May 28.
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This Sunday, Turkey will hold its general election, with current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing off against Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The election is seen as a referendum on Erdogan's 20-year rule, with many voters hoping for a change in leadership. The outcome of the election will be closely watched around the world, as it could signal a shift in the political landscape of Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group has been killed in a raid in the northern Syrian town of Jandaris, which was carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency. The suspected leader, codenamed Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, was "neutralized" in the operation, and his death is a major blow to the terror group, which has been weakened in recent years. It is hoped that this will be a major step in the eventual defeat of the terror group.
Turkey's Parliament has voted unanimously to ratify Finland's application to join NATO, ending months of delays and paving the way for Finland to become the 30th member of the Western military alliance. The decision follows Hungary's parliament endorsing Helsinki's accession earlier this week, and is in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said the vote marks a “historic moment” for Finland, and the country is now ready to join NATO.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday morning, killing at least 360 people and injuring 440. Rescue teams are working to reach those trapped in the rubble, with the death toll rising in both government-controlled and rebel-held areas. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a day of national mourning and is urging citizens to donate blood for the injured.