Friday, June 12, 2026
Journalist İsmail Arı arrested

Journalist İsmail Arı arrested

BirGün reporter İsmail Arı has been remanded in custody by an Ankara judge without providing a statement to prosecutors, following his detention in Tokat on charges of "publicly spreading misleading information."

US brought war, not security, to the Gulf

US brought war, not security, to the Gulf

Gulf nations reassess their reliance on the US ‘security umbrella’ as American bases transition from protective shields to primary targets in the escalating conflict with Iran.

A year defined by women’s strikes and resistance

A year defined by women’s strikes and resistance

From industrial zones to municipal services, working-class women have spent the past year leading strikes and resistance against exploitation, poverty, and the erosion of their fundamental civil rights.

Arrested Bolu Mayor Özcan suspended from office

Arrested Bolu Mayor Özcan suspended from office

The Ministry of Interior has officially suspended Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan following his arrest on charges of "extortion by compulsion," citing constitutional and legal mandates as the basis for this temporary administrative measure.

War impact hits the markets: Gold nears historic record

War impact hits the markets: Gold nears historic record

Spot: The joint US-Israeli military operations against Iran and the subsequent death of Ali Khamenei have triggered a severe regional escalation, leading to retaliatory strikes and a significant surge in global gold prices.

Where do Kurdish parties in Iran stand?

Where do Kurdish parties in Iran stand?

As geopolitical shifts rock Tehran following high-level assassinations, Iran's Kurdish political factions are navigating a complex landscape of new alliances and historical rivalries to define the country's post-regime future.