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Rights group raises concern over assault on Egyptian activist in prison
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Rights group raises concern over assault on Egyptian activist in prison

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A rights group has raised concern over the assault of an Egyptian activist in prison. The incident involves an activist who was assaulted while in...

Feb 15, 2026 09:35 AM 1 min read
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Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's health is worsening, husband says
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Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's health is worsening, husband says

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Narges Mohammadi is an imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner. Her husband has stated that her health is worsening. She remains in prison in...

Feb 15, 2026 01:52 AM 1 min read
UGL Center Negative
Egypt's President Al-Sisi Orders Social Support Package Ahead of Ramadan
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Egypt's President Al-Sisi Orders Social Support Package Ahead of Ramadan

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Egypt will roll out a new social support package this week to assist vulnerable and low-income groups ahead of the Ramadan season, as announced by...

Feb 14, 2026 05:59 PM 2 min read
Center Positive
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Challenges Erdogan for Early Elections from Prison
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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Challenges Erdogan for Early Elections from Prison

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Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been jailed for almost one year and told Reuters that President Tayyip Erdogan should call elections now....

Feb 13, 2026 10:59 AM 2 min read
Center Negative
Iran's Government Targets Its Own Politicians in Crackdown
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Iran's Government Targets Its Own Politicians in Crackdown

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Iran's crackdown is now targeting its own politicians, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The article focuses on this development in Iran....

Feb 13, 2026 07:36 AM 1 min read
Center Negative
Parliamentary Committee Drafts Report on PKK Disarmament Initiative in Türkiye
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Parliamentary Committee Drafts Report on PKK Disarmament Initiative in Türkiye

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A draft report by a parliamentary committee in Türkiye focuses on the terror-free Türkiye initiative aimed at the disarmament of the terrorist...

Feb 12, 2026 12:27 PM 1 min read
Center Neutral
Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment
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Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment

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A massive brawl broke out in Turkish parliament as opposition politicians attempted to block the appointment of Akin Gurlek as justice minister....

Feb 12, 2026 08:36 AM 2 min read
Center Negative
Kuwait Introduces New Residency Rules for 2026 Impacting Expats
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Kuwait Introduces New Residency Rules for 2026 Impacting Expats

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Kuwait has announced new residency rules that will take effect in 2026. These rules are shocking expats according to the article. The changes are...

Feb 12, 2026 07:59 AM 1 min read
Center Negative
Erdoğan and DEM Party officials reaffirm commitment to terror-free Türkiye
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Erdoğan and DEM Party officials reaffirm commitment to terror-free Türkiye

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received a delegation from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party). The delegation included Turkish...

Feb 12, 2026 04:44 AM 1 min read
Center Neutral

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