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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Turkey Seeks to Reopen Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

Turkey is trying again to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine together for a new round of talks, says the Turkish presidency. The effort comes after Kyiv asked Ankara to host a high‑level meeting with Moscow, a request the Turkish government has been working on since the war began in 2022. Presi

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Turkey Warns of Harm if U. S. Pulls Out of European Security Plans

Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

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

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Tether Holds Half‑Billion Dollars Over Turkish Betting Case

Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Malaysia's Bold Step in Suicide Reporting: A New Guide for Media

Malaysia has taken a significant step forward in handling sensitive topics in the media. They have created the first-ever national guidelines for reporting on suicide. This initiative is unique because it involves people who have experienced suicide firsthand. It aims to improve how suicide is talke

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Malaysia's Defense Spending: A Closer Look

Malaysia is putting more money into its military. This is not a small change. The country's defense budget is growing fast. In 2025, it was $4. 8 billion. By 2030, it could reach $7. 2 billion. That's a big jump. The money is going towards new tech and better equipment. The government wants to make

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Turkey Investigates Flag Burning Amid Border Tensions

Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was

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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

Boosting Malaysian SMEs with AI and Smart Payments

Malaysia is stepping up its game to help small businesses grow. TNG Digital and EPOS have teamed up to launch EPOS360, a toolkit packed with AI features and payment options. This isn't just about making things digital; it's about giving small businesses the tools they need to compete and thrive. Th

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Malaysia's Big Step in Animal Research Ethics

Malaysia made a big move in 2025 to improve how lab animals are treated. They celebrated the second Asia Laboratory Animal Day (ALAD) with a three-month program. This wasn't just a one-day event. It was a series of activities from September to November. The goal? To make sure everyone involved in an

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Life and Death: How Malaysia's Shift on Capital Punishment Impacts Society

Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th

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