Tag: domestic policy
Erdogan wants to replace this alliance
Istanbul Today, more than 60 million Turks are voting for their parliament and the country’s future president. The challenger to incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the left-wing CHP,…
At least 13 people killed in Pakistan attack
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (centre) is escorted by police officers In around 100 cases, the ex-prime minister has to answer in court. (Photo: AP) Islamabad At least 13…
Thailand faces a new power struggle
Paetongtarn Shinawatra The favorite to be Thailand’s prime minister is almost certain of victory. (Photo: AP) Bangkok The military has already ousted her father from office and also staged a…
Erdogan’s great danger: the Kurdish politician Demirtas
Selahattin Demirtas before his imprisonment Captured but not silenced: the pro-Kurdish politician mobilizes his supporters against Erdogan from prison. (Photo: AP) Istanbul Selahattin Demirtas has not appeared in public for…
Meeting fails to bring breakthrough in dispute over US debt ceiling
From left: Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer If the debt ceiling is reached, the US could no longer meet its payment obligations. (Photo: AP) Washington In the struggle…
Several injured after attack on opposition election campaign in Türkiye
Bodyguards protect Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu from stone throwing At least nine people attending the campaign event were injured. (Photo: via REUTERS) Istanbul A week before the elections in Turkey,…
Several injured after attack on opposition election campaign in Türkiye
Bodyguards protect Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu from stone throwing At least nine people attending the campaign event were injured. (Photo: via REUTERS) Istanbul A week before the elections in Turkey,…
The Turkish election campaign is coming to a head
Kemal Kilicdaroğlu The politician heads an alliance of six opposition parties. (Photo: AP) Istanbul Kemal Kilicdaroglu is making a lot of promises these days. The Turkish opposition leader from the…
Unions hope for negotiations on pension reform
May Day demonstration in Paris Hundreds of thousands demonstrated across France against the pension reform. (Photo: AP) Paris The announcements ahead of this year’s Labor Day were big in France:…
Türkiye: Erdogan cancels campaign appearance
Recep Tayyip Erdogan The Turkish President is in poor health. (Photo: dpa) Istanbul After the cancellation of campaign appearances on Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also canceled an election…
This is how Erdogan and his opponents fight for power
Ankara For the Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan the “Turkish century” begins, while one of his challengers, Meral Aksener, starts with the motto: “Turkey will make history”. Before…
Joe Biden is competing again – and fighting several risks at the same time
Joe Biden Numerous challenges await the Democrats in the election campaign. (Photo: dpa) Washington The day that Joe Biden announced his campaign for re-election made it clear how the US…
Biden is making a comeback — and fighting more than one risk
Joe Biden Numerous challenges await the Democrats in the election campaign. (Photo: dpa) Washington The day that Joe Biden announced his campaign for re-election made it clear how the US…
Campaign aid from Washington – Türkiye receives F16 parts from the USA after all
Istanbul The US is accommodating Turkey with its desire to modernize the air force. The Reuters news agency learned from congress circles that the chairmen of the US congressional committees…
Macron offers the French “new pact for work” after controversial pension reform
French President Emmanuel Macron Despite the protests, Macron still believes that pension reforms are necessary. (Photo: Reuters) Paris While Emmanuel Macron is trying to mend his relationship with the French…
What does the renewed violence in Sudan mean?
Khartoum Smoke rises above the Sudanese capital. (Photo: INSTAGRAM @LOSTSHMI via REUTERS) Khartoum After weeks of tension between ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, heavy…
What does the renewed violence in Sudan mean?
Khartoum Smoke rises above the Sudanese capital. (Photo: INSTAGRAM @LOSTSHMI via REUTERS) Khartoum After weeks of tension between ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, heavy…
“The West has broken too many of its promises”
Jayati Ghosh The professor from India is very frustrated with Western politics. Europe and India want to expand their partnership. In the Ukraine war, however, the government in New Delhi…
French President Macron signs controversial pension law
Paris French President Emmanuel Macron has signed the controversial pension law. This came out on Saturday from the official publication of the government in Paris. On Friday, the country’s Constitutional…
Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro is to testify about the storming of Congress
Jair Bolsonaro The former president of Brazil is often compared to Donald Trump. (Photo: Reuters) Brasilia Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is said to be questioned about supporters’ storming of…