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Imamoglu’s Jail: Politics Over Justice

March 11, 2026

The case against Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, looks more like a political move than a legal battle. In early March, the mayor appeared in court as part of a corruption inquiry that names over 400 people tied to the city’s administration. Prosecutors say he ran a profit‑making scheme with briber

politics

Bank Deal Sparks Court Debate Over Turkey‑US Ties

March 11, 2026

A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif

politics

Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

March 7, 2026

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

politics

Friends of Iran Lose Their Hands

March 5, 2026

Iran has long lived on the fringes of Western politics, but it kept close ties with several nations that shared its distrust of the United States. Back in the day, Turkey and India traded goods with Iran and sometimes coordinated on security matters. China bought oil from Tehran at low prices, wh

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

science

Brain Changes in New Moms: A Closer Look

March 5, 2026

Scientists in Spain studied how pregnancy hormones can change the brain’s gray matter. They used MRI scans and urine tests on 179 women, tracking changes before, during, and after pregnancy. The research showed that gray matter – the part of the brain involved in thinking and feeling – can shrink by

sports

Falcons Set to Take the Field in Madrid

March 3, 2026

The National Football League has confirmed that its Atlanta Falcons will travel to Spain in 2026 for an international match. The game is planned as a home appearance for the Falcons, who will play eight contests in Atlanta that season. Among the nine home games scheduled for 2026, several opponen

politics

Britain Responds to Drone Attack with Ships and Helicopters

March 3, 2026

The United Kingdom has moved quickly after a drone from Iran struck its base in Cyprus. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain would send the destroyer HMS Dragon and a squad of helicopters equipped to fight drones to the island. The decision came after the attack caused only minor damag

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Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

March 3, 2026

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

politics

Halkbank Faces Court Talk Over Sanctions Break‑In

March 3, 2026

A meeting in a New York federal court is set for Tuesday. U. S. lawyers and Halkbank’s team will meet Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan. The talk could decide the next part of a long legal battle. The case began when U. S. prosecutors charged Halkbank in 2019. They say the bank helped Iran