Podcasts about recep tayyip erdogan

Trump says Gaza ceasefire could be days away "US President Donald Trump said a Gaza ceasefire deal could be wrapped up within the week. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, he noted talks are progressing and hinted at a breakthrough soon. He confirmed that Israel has agreed to the proposed terms for a 60-day truce, with the deal now in Hamas' hands. Qatar and Egypt are mediating, and Hamas has responded positively, showing readiness to move forward. " Trump approves Patriot missiles for Ukraine "Trump announced the US will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine but says the EU is paying the bill. “We're not paying anything for it,” he said, calling it good business for the US. He took a jab at Putin, accusing him of double talk: “He talks nice and then bombs people at night.” Trump didn't say how many missile systems will be delivered." Australia launches biggest war games ever "Australia kicked off its largest-ever military drill, with 35,000 troops training across the country. “Talisman Sabre 2025” includes forces from over 15 partner nations and, for the first time, extends into Papua New Guinea. The exercise reflects growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, especially around Taiwan. The three-week drills will cover land, sea, and air operations, showcasing serious regional coordination." Sudan: RSF attack kills 11 civilians, including children "At least 11 civilians, among them three children, were killed in a deadly RSF attack in North Kordofan, Sudan. The Sudan Doctors Network slammed it as one of the most brutal assaults yet. Over 30 others were injured, including nine women and pregnant civilians. Medical officials are calling on the UN and African Union to intervene and stop the violence." Erdogan pushes for ‘Terror-Free Türkiye' "President Erdogan says Türkiye is pushing to erase terrorism from the region's agenda for good. In a call with UAE President Al Nahyan, he reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to regional security under its ‘Terror-Free Türkiye' initiative. Al Nahyan welcomed the move and said it would greatly enhance stability."

Präsident Erdogan hat nach dem Ende des bewaffneten Kampfes der PKK Reformen in der Türkei angedeutet. Er will eine Amnestie für politische Gefangene prüfen und ein Bündnis mit Kurden und Arabern. Doch die Ankündigung könnte auch Wahlstrategie sein. Seibert, Thomas www.deutschlandfunk.de, Europa heute

Präsident Erdogan hat nach dem Ende des bewaffneten Kampfes der PKK Reformen in der Türkei angedeutet. Er will eine Amnestie für politische Gefangene prüfen und ein Bündnis mit Kurden und Arabern. Doch die Ankündigung könnte auch Wahlstrategie sein. Seibert, Thomas www.deutschlandfunk.de, Europa heute

Präsident Erdogan hat nach dem Ende des bewaffneten Kampfes der PKK Reformen in der Türkei angedeutet. Er will eine Amnestie für politische Gefangene prüfen und ein Bündnis mit Kurden und Arabern. Doch die Ankündigung könnte auch Wahlstrategie sein. Seibert, Thomas www.deutschlandfunk.de, Europa heute

* Israel kills 100 Palestinians in Gaza as truce hangs in balance * US may deport migrants to third countries with just six hours' notice * Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of obstructing Gaza deal * North Korea offers full support to Russia on Ukraine * Türkiye has won: Erdogan says after PKK terrorists disarm

US-Präsident Trump kündigt Zölle in Höhe von 30 Prozent auf EU-Güter an, Gewerkschaft und Management von Thyssen Krupp Steel vereinbaren Sanierungstarifvertrag, SPD-Kandidatin für den Bundesverfassungsrichterposten Brosius-Gersdorf will an Kandidatur festhalten, Indische Flugsicherheitsbehörde legt ersten Untersuchungsbericht vor zum Absturz der Air India-Maschine im Juni, Türkischer Präsident Erdogan begrüßt symbolische Waffenvernichtung der verbotenen kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK, UNESCO erklärt Schloss Neuschwanstein und andere Prunkbauten zum Weltkulturerbe, Fußball-EM der Frauen: Spanien besiegt Italien mit 3:1, Deutsche Fußball-Nationalspielerinnen bereiten sich auf Spiel gegen Schweden vor, Techno-Fans feiern in Berlin auf der Party-Demo "Rave the Planet", Die Lottozahlen, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zur Fußball-EM der Frauen darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is warning that the future of democracy in the country is at stake, as a legal crackdown against it intensifies. This month has seen three more city mayors arrested in anti-corruption probes, while half of CHP parliamentary deputies are facing having their legal immunity lifted. Thousands marched through the streets of the Mediterranean city of Adana in protest at the arrest of its mayor on alleged corruption charges. The mayors of Antalya and Adiyaman have also been detained on similar charges. More than a dozen mayors of Turkey's main opposition CHP have now been jailed. The legal crackdown began in March with the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, and on Wednesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed there would be no letting up. "We launched an investigation into the largest theft ring in the history of the Republic, the most reckless organised crime organisation ever," Erdogan told his parliamentary deputies. "Those who took bribes, those who practically held cities under extortion, those who put people in a difficult situation and then robbed them were all CHP people," he continued. A battle for survival  Erdogan further ratcheted up the pressure on the CHP with a presidential motion calling for the lifting of parliamentary immunity from 61 out of CHP's 121 deputies. CHP leader Ozgur Ozel is also under investigation for allegedly inciting public hatred and insulting the president. Ozel is at the forefront of leading anti-government protests across the country, which continue to attract large crowds as the party builds a significant lead in opinion polls over Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP). The CHP claims their growing success is what is motivating the recent prosecutions, rather than corruption. "These are politically driven arrests and investigations," declared party spokesman Ilhan Uzgel. "Not a single government party mayor is even investigated." Uzgel admits that with more than 500 of its officials having been arrested, the party is facing a battle for survival. "The government has all the instruments of the state. They control the judiciary, they control the police force etc etc. So it's very difficult to stop it." Despite mounting pressure, however, Uzgel insists they will not back down. "We are organising rallies twice a week, our leader is very energetic. He [Ozel]... said we are not going to back down. The government, they don't want the opposition party to challenge Erdogan's authority. This is the core of the issue right now." Turkey walks a fine line as conflict between Israel and Iran cools Broadcasting bans However, the political noose around the neck of the CHP continues to tighten. This week, the opposition Sozcu TV station was banned for 10 days by regulatory authorities for "inciting public hatred" after broadcasting protests against the jailing of the Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Another opposition TV station, Halk, is facing a similar ban. The two are among the few media outlets that continue to report on the ongoing CHP protests against the waves of arrests. The broadcast bans are being seen as a sign that the days of critical media could be numbered. "I believe by the end of this year we might be hearing of the start of the liquidation of critical TV channels," claims Erol Onderoglu, Istanbul representative of the Paris-based NGO Reporters Without Borders. Fears are growing too that the threat against independent media is part of a much more worrying process of the dismantling of the pillars of democracy. Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US Opinion polls However, the government appears to be losing the battle for people's minds, with several opinion polls reporting that more than 60 percent of people polled believe the legal crackdown on CHP is politically motivated. Anger against the government also continues to grow over 40 percent inflation. Sezin Oney, an analyst for the independent Poltiyol news outlet, fears a political showdown is looming. "Turkish democracy is on its deathbed, actually. Erdogan envisions a political stage where we don't have a really challenging opposition. [Arrests] will escalate and escalate. They will go as far as they can until they reach their target." While Erdogan remains in a strong position, the opposition is still a threat to the president. "He does have most of the cards," said Oney, "but he doesn't have the support of the public in general. So, at the end of the day, at one point it will be the people versus Erdogan." "What matters is where the security forces stand," he added, "When it comes to a point when the people take to the streets en masse, will the security bureaucracy go against their own people?" Neither the CHP nor Erdogan are showing any signs of capitulating, with protests expected to continue and likely to intensify in September, coinciding with the reopening of universities and the return of people from summer holidays. Court cases against the CHP are also scheduled to resume then. With both sides insisting they are fighting for the future of their country, it could well be a fight that leaves only one side standing.

US-Präsident Trump kündigt Zölle in Höhe von 30 Prozent auf EU-Güter an, Gewerkschaft und Management von Thyssen Krupp Steel vereinbaren Sanierungstarifvertrag, SPD-Kandidatin für den Bundesverfassungsrichterposten Brosius-Gersdorf will an Kandidatur festhalten, Indische Flugsicherheitsbehörde legt ersten Untersuchungsbericht vor zum Absturz der Air India-Maschine im Juni, Türkischer Präsident Erdogan begrüßt symbolische Waffenvernichtung der verbotenen kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK, UNESCO erklärt Schloss Neuschwanstein und andere Prunkbauten zum Weltkulturerbe, Fußball-EM der Frauen: Spanien besiegt Italien mit 3:1, Deutsche Fußball-Nationalspielerinnen bereiten sich auf Spiel gegen Schweden vor, Techno-Fans feiern in Berlin auf der Party-Demo "Rave the Planet", Die Lottozahlen, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zur Fußball-EM der Frauen darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

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It seems Erdogan's main political opponents - primarily from the main opposition - are up against an unprecedented crackdown over the past months that has seen more than 500 people detained. Erdogan has said this government probe targets what he has called a network that is like "an octopus,” both within Turkey and abroad. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this story.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents in pursuit of 'octopus' of corruptionTurkey's Erdoğan makes high-stakes Kurdish gambleGreece PM defends halt to asylum processing for North African migrantsDemographic crisis spells end for 146-year-old village school

On June 13, 2025, Israel initiated “Operation Rising Lion,” attacking Iran's ballistic missiles installations, eliminating a significant number of Iran's elite military leadership and nuclear scientists. Then on June 21, 2025, the United States unleashed “Operation Midnight Hammer” and attacked Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Now that the dust has settled, what are the key takeaways from these military operations? During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Dr. Matthew Dodd and Pastor Rich Jones discuss the ramifications of both strikes and also provide an assessment of the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, War, WWIII, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, Hamas

Șeful Partidului Popular Republican din care face parte İmamoğlu susține că rechizitoriul este gol și a făcut apel la difuzarea publică a procesului. Președintele Erdogan a declarat că nu are nimic împotrivă. Erdoğan susține difuzarea procesului lui İmamoğlu pe TRT (Televiziunea Publică din Turcia, n.r.,) este un titlu din DW în limba turcă. Președintele Turciei răspunde astfel unui apel făcut de Özgür Özel, șeful Partidului Popular Republican, de opoziție, formațiunea din care face parte primarul Istanbulului, Ekrem İmamoğlu arestat de mai multe luni. Într-o declarație făcută după ce l-a vizitat pe İmamoğlu, deținut în închisoarea Marmara din Silivri, în urmă cu aproximativ o lună, Özel a spus: „Un dosar gol, o minciună completă, un rechizitoriu care nu poate fi scris. Spunem asta clar. Haideți! Haideți! Fie ca atât acuzațiile, cât și răspunsurile să fie auzite pe TRT!” Răspunzând la întrebările jurnaliștilor, ministrul Justiției Yılmaz Tunç a declarat că nu este posibil din punct de vedere legal să se transmită în direct audierile, dar că Marea Adunare Națională a Turciei poate lua inițiativa în această chestiune. Prima audiere în dosarul împotriva lui Ekrem İmamoğlu, arestat în cadrul unei anchete de corupție și demis din funcție va avea loc pe 11 septembrie. Oficialul riscă o pedeapsă de până la 8 ani și 9 luni de închisoare. Întâlnire Armenia-Azerbaidjan în Emiratele Arabe Unite Prim-ministrul armean și președintele azer se întâlnesc astăzi,  10 iulie, la Abu Dhabi, relatează azatutyun.am, Europa Liberă în limba armeană. Întâlnirea are loc în cadrul negocierilor procesului de pace dintre Armenia și Azerbaidjan, mediat de Emiratele Arabe Unite. Tink Tankul american Carnegie a publicat și o propunere americană de deblocare a cordidorului care leagă Azerbaidjanul de Nahichevan, enclavă azeră la care se ajunge trecând prin teritoriul armean. Acest drum ar urma să fie administrat de o companie americană. La o reuniune a Cabinetului Prezidențial de la Casa Albă, secretarul de stat Marco Rubio, enumerând succesele diplomației americane din ultimele șase luni, și-a exprimat speranța că un acord de pace între Azerbaidjan și Armenia ar putea fi adăugat în curând la rezultatele înregistrate. Ce s-a întâmplat cu un cazac care spune că va fi război civil în Kazahstan și el va lupta cu rușii „Kostanai este teritoriu rusesc”: Opinie personală sau infracțiune? Titrează publicația azattyq.org care analizează cazul unui cetățean cazac din regiunea Kostanai, în nordul Kazakstanului. Unui interviu dat anul trecut unui canal ucrainean acesta spunea că Rusia va recupera respectivul teritoriu în zece ani și că „un război civil va izbucni în Kazahstan”.  Bărbatul susține că nu se consideră un patriot kazah, invocând creșterea naționalismului în țară și presiunea tot mai mare asupra vorbitorilor de limbă rusă. Potrivit acestuia, cazacii din nord sunt „rusificați” și nu se vor opune aderării la Rusia, în timp ce cei din sud „nu sunt cazaci adevărați”. Când a fost întrebat de ce parte ar lupta în caz de război, el a răspuns: „pentru Rusia”. În urma acestor remarci, Comitetul Național de Securitate a deschis o anchetă în temeiul articolului 174 din Codul Penal kazah, privind la incitarea la ură interetnică. Cu toate acestea, pe 18 martie 2025, cazul a fost clasat. Decizia a stârnit o dezbatere aprinsă. Unul dintre oficialii care și-au declarat nemulțumirea este ministrul adjunct de Interne. În Kazahstan, incitarea la ură  și apelurile la separatism se pedepsesc cu pedepse de până la 10 ani de închisoare.

Die Kurden im Norden Syriens haben sich in den vergangenen Jahren Selbstbestimmung und demokratische Strukturen erkämpft, gegen die Interessen der Türkei. Das türkische Militär greift syrische Gebiete immer wieder mit Bomben und Raketen an – um Terroristen zu bekämpfen, so die offizielle Begründung. SWR-Auslandsjournalist Matthias Ebert war im Norden Syriens unterwegs. Er erzählt uns von der Situation der Menschen vor Ort – und warum das Schicksal der syrischen Kurden auch mit der Sicherheit in Europa zusammenhängt. Stichwort: Terrormiliz Islamischer Staat. Hier geht's zur Reportage “Erdogans Kampf gegen die Kurden - Unterwegs mit deutschen Helfern in Nordsyrien” von Matthias Ebert: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/story/erdogans-kampf-gegen-die-kurden/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9hZXgvbzIyNDUwMjE Hier geht's zu “Dark Agent”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/dark-agent-im-netz-der-geheimdienste/urn:ard:show:a9d616396da29578/ Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautorin: Nadja Mitzkat Mitarbeit: Lukas Waschbüsch Host: David Krause Produktion: Christine Frey, Konrad Winkler, Pia Janßen, Marie-Noelle Svihla, Jürgen Kopp Planung: Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Lena Gürtler 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim NDR.

Nacho Amor is the European Parliament's rapporteur on Turkey. Speaking to Al-Monitor, he blasts EU leaders for their silence over Turkey's appalling human rights record, including the jailing of more than a dozen democratically elected mayors from the main opposition CHP party. He also warns the country's Kurds — who are in the process of negotiating constitutional changes with the government that would allow the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, more powers in exchange for Kurdish rights — that without democracy for all, there can be none for a few.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's June visit to Turkey marks the latest step in the ongoing rapprochement between the two countries. The move comes as Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Caucasus, amid the waning power of regional rivals Iran and Russia. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's hosting of Pashinyan in Istanbul last month represents a notable diplomatic effort to normalise relations. Ankara had severed diplomatic ties and closed its border with Armenia in 1993 following the war between Armenia and Turkey's close ally, Azerbaijan, over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. However, Pashinyan's Istanbul visit is being hailed as groundbreaking. “I believe it was very significant for several reasons. It was the first bilateral diplomatic summit between the Turkish and Armenian leaders,” explains Richard Giragosian, Director of the Regional Studies Centre, a Yerevan-based think tank. Until now, interactions between the two leaders had been limited to multilateral engagements—such as Erdoğan's inauguration and meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. But Giragosian argues that the Istanbul meeting carries deeper significance. “This is the first bilateral invitation from Turkey to the Armenian leader. That reflects a second important development: Turkey is seeking to regain its options with Armenia,” observes Giragosian. Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West Zangezur corridor at centre One of the key issues discussed was the creation of a land bridge through Armenia to connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave, which borders Turkey. Known as the Zangezur Corridor, this project is a strategic priority for Ankara. It would not only link Turkey directly to its key ally and vital trade partner Azerbaijan, but also open a new route for Turkish goods to Central Asia. “It is especially important now from an economic standpoint,” notes international relations professor Hüseyin Bağcı of Ankara's Middle East Technical University. Pashinyan's visit is seen as part of a broader Turkish diplomatic push to secure regional support for the Zangezur Corridor. “This is why Prime Minister Pashinyan came to Turkey,” says Bağcı, who suggests Erdoğan is attempting to counter Iranian resistance. “The Zangezur Corridor should not be held hostage by Iranian opposition. It shouldn't be conditional on Iran's stance,” he adds. Iran, Armenia's powerful neighbour, strongly opposes the corridor. Currently, Turkish goods must transit through Iran to reach Central Asia—giving Tehran significant leverage. Iran has often restricted this trade during periods of diplomatic tension with Ankara. More critically, Tehran fears the proposed 40-kilometre corridor would cut off a vital route it uses to bypass international sanctions. Despite Turkish diplomatic efforts, Iran remains firmly opposed. “Nothing has changed in Tehran's position regarding the Zangezur Corridor. Iran is still against the project,” warns Prof Dr Zaur Gasimov of the German Academic Exchange Service. Growing military buildup in Azerbaijan and Armenia a concern for peace talks Gasimov notes, however, that recent geopolitical developments—particularly Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran—have shifted the regional balance in Ankara's favour. “As of July 2025, Iran's diplomatic, political, and military capabilities are far more constrained than they were just a few years ago, due to Israel-led and US-led operations,” says Gasimov. “In both military and political terms, Iran is now significantly limited.” Yet Azerbaijan's insistence that the Zangezur Corridor operate independently of Armenian control remains a major sticking point for Yerevan, says Giragosian. Still, he believes the broader aim of establishing a new trade route—combined with Turkey's willingness to reopen its border—offers the region both economic incentives and a path towards stability through mutual dependence. “The reopening of closed borders, and the creation of trade and transport links, reshapes strategic thinking. It makes any renewal of hostilities far more costly,” says Giragosian. “In this context, it lifts all boats. It's a win-win for everyone,” he continues. “And I do think the real sticking point now will be Russia's reaction, more than any resistance from Turkey, Armenia, or Azerbaijan.” Russia and Iran push back Initially, Moscow supported the Zangezur Corridor, particularly since Russian personnel were envisioned to administer it under the original proposals. But Gasimov notes that Russia's enthusiasm has cooled as it grows increasingly wary of Turkey's expanding influence in a region it still considers part of its traditional sphere. “Moscow is very concerned about Ankara–Yerevan relations. Turkey, after all, is a NATO member—even if Russia cooperates with it in several areas,” says Gasimov. France pushes for peace in the Caucasus amid heat over Iran detainees   Despite being heavily engaged in its war in Ukraine, Gasimov suggests Russia still has leverage in the South Caucasus “After three years of war and sweeping sanctions, Russia's capabilities in the region are diminished. But it continues to try to assert itself—by intimidating vulnerable regional economies and exploiting internal political instability, as it did in Armenia just two weeks ago,” says Gasimov. Last month, Armenian security forces arrested several opposition figures, claiming to have foiled a coup attempt. As Moscow remains bogged down in Ukraine, Yerevan may have only a limited window of opportunity to capitalise on Russia's distraction and weakness. “We do see a storm on the horizon,” warns Giragosian. “With an angry and vengeful Putin lashing out at Russia's neighbours, he's seeking to reassert Russian power and influence across the near abroad—from Central Asia to the South Caucasus.” Armenia reconsiders alliances Giragosian argues that such threats could be the catalyst for historic diplomatic realignments. “From an Armenian perspective, it's deeply ironic. For decades, Armenia feared Turkey and turned to Russia for protection. Now, Armenia is looking to Turkey for a greater role—and seeking to distance itself from the Russian orbit.” Pashinyan has made no secret of his intent to pivot Armenia away from Russia and towards Europe. But with neighbouring Georgia increasingly under Moscow's sway, and with Iran and Azerbaijan offering few viable alternatives, Turkey may now represent Armenia's best chance to achieve that strategic realignment.

Flavia Fiorio y un informe sobre Jeanette Jara, la candidata que se impuso en las internas de la izquierda chilena y que disputará la presidencia. Además, Milei traspasó la presidencia pro témpore del organismo comercial a Lula. Cómo será la presidencia del Brasil, qué visiones tiene para el Mercosur, qué lugar marginal le queda a la Argentina de Milei, cada vez más aislado en el mundo. A cuatro meses de la vuelta del Frente Amplio al poder en Uruguay, bahía Luna y un informe sobre los primeros pasos de Orsi al frente del país oriental. Quién es, cuáles son sus orígenes, cuál es la visión que tiene Recep Erdogan, el presidente de un país que se constituye como la frontera entre Occidente y Oriente. Un informe de Leandro Alvarez de Lorenzo.

Israel sending team to Qatar for truce talks as its genocidal war on Gaza continues "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he was sending a team to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a truce and hostage release in Gaza, after Hamas said it was ready to start negotiations ""immediately"". But Netanyahu, who is due to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, said the Palestinian group's proposals for changes to a draft US-backed ceasefire deal were ""unacceptable""." Iran's Khamenei makes first public appearance since clash with Israel "Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance since the start of his country's recent 12-day conflict with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony in Tehran, state media has reported. The leader was shown in a video broadcast by state television on Saturday, greeting people and being cheered at a mosque." Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party "Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, has said he has launched a new political party in the US to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's ""one-party system."" Musk, the world's richest person and Trump's biggest political donor in the 2024 election, had a bitter falling out with the president after leading the Republicans' effort to slash spending and cut federal jobs as head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency." Turkish President Erdogan test-drives Togg's new T10F model in Istanbul Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan test-drove the newly launched T10F sedan by the national electric vehicle manufacturer Togg on Saturday, highlighting Türkiye's growing presence in the global EV industry. Death toll from Texas floods rises to 51, many still missing "The death toll from the floods in central Texas has risen to 51. Among the missing are 27 young girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp. Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said there could be more people missing in the region."

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How are the tech oligarchs shaping our democracies? In conversation with former EU-parliament member Marietje Schaake and journalist Ece Temelkuran.In his farewell speech, President Biden warned of a ‘tech-industrial complex' and an ‘oligarchy of extreme wealth' threatening democracy. His successor highlighted this very point by placing tech oligarchs like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook in the front row during his inauguration speech.Once celebrated as visionary enterprises driving progress and innovation, tech companies have become questionable forces in our democracies. From data privacy scandals to monopolistic practices and spreading misinformation on a wide scale, Big Tech has undermined public trust while molding the very fabric of our democracies.Together with former EU-parliament member Marietje Schaake, author of The Tech Coup, and journalist Ece Temelkuran, author of How to Lose a Country, we investigate the position of tech companies in our democracies. How are the tech oligarchs shaping our democracies?About the speakers:Marietje Schaake (1978) is the director of international policy at the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University. From 2009 to 2019, she was a member of the European Parliament for D66. In 2024, her book The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley was published.Ece Temelkuran (1973) is a journalist and writer. In 2012, she was fired from the Turkish newspaper she was working for at the time, for writing critically about the Erdogan government. In 2019, she published How to Lose a Country: The Seven Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship.Moderator: Rosalie DielesenThe Techdenkers series is supported by Adyen. This edition is part of the Forum on European Culture 2025 in Amsterdam.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"In Washington, there's a new Sheriff in town." Mit diesem Wild-West-Spruch machte JD Vance auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz klar, was die Europäer von Trump zu erwarten haben. Und tatsächlich, der US-Präsident lässt keinen Zweifel: Ich bin stark, ich kann machen, was ich will! Den ukrainischen Präsidenten vor laufender Kamera demütigen? Why not! Grönland besetzen, Vertreibungsfantasien für Gaza entwickeln? Aber klar! Die Nationalgarde in Kalifornien am Gouverneur vorbei unter das eigene Kommando stellen? Nichts ist ausgeschlossen. Deal oder Dresche! Die Politik der Rücksichtslosigkeit scheint salonfähig geworden zu sein. Nicht nur in den USA: Russlands Präsident Putin führt Krieg in Europa, Erdogan lässt seinen stärksten politischen Gegner verhaften, Ungarns Regierungschef Orban baut sein autokratisches System aus. Sie alle machen eine Politik der Rücksichtslosen. Muss das sein? Welche Konsequenzen hat das? Und wie sehen andere Wege aus? Darüber wollen wir reden mit Prof. Dr. Jessica Gienow-Hecht vom John-F.-Kennedy-Institut an der FU Berlin, mit dem Psychologen Prof. Dr. Siegfried Preiser, mit dem Kommunikationsexperten Dr. Johannes Hillje und mit dem Politikwissenschaftler Albrecht von Lucke. Podcast-Tipp: SWR Kultur - Das Wissen Die rücksichtslose Gesellschaft Egoismus, eigene Notlagen und gestiegene Belastung durch Krisen können zu aggressivem Verhalten führen. Die Frustrationstoleranz sinkt. Gleichzeitig nehmen wir Rücksichtslosigkeit schneller wahr. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:3a1e5f156cfca682/

« La Turquie n'est pas en rivalité avec la France en Afrique », affirme le responsable de la diplomatie turque pour l'Afrique. Depuis vingt-cinq ans, la Turquie est en pleine expansion sur le continent africain. On le voit avec ses opérateurs économiques et avec le succès de ses drones sur les champs de bataille. Mais loin de vouloir prendre sa place, la Turquie veut renforcer sa coopération avec la France. C'est ce qu'affirme Volkan Isiksi, directeur général pour l'Afrique au ministère turc des Affaires étrangères. De passage à Paris, il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Volkan Isikci, bonjour, Volkan Isikci : bonjour RFI : En 2007, la France de Nicolas Sarkozy et l'Allemagne d'Angela Merkel ont dit non à l'entrée de la Turquie dans l'Union européenne. Est-ce que c'est l'une des raisons pour lesquelles votre pays s'est tourné vers le continent africain avec une politique ambitieuse ? En fait, notre politique ambitieuse vers les autres continents, notamment l'Afrique, ça remonte bien avant 2007, donc en 1998. A partir de 2003, les relations de la Turquie avec l'Union africaine, ça s'est développé et on a essayé d'être présent sur le continent africain avec l'ouverture des ambassades. En l'an 2002, on avait douze ambassades. Aujourd'hui, on en a 44 et notre vision est de pouvoir augmenter le nombre de ces ambassades et de pouvoir les augmenter jusqu'à 50 dans les prochaines années, avec les possibilités que l'on va avoir. Tout de même, Monsieur le Directeur général, on remarque que, en 2007 donc, il y a ce refus de la France et de l'Allemagne de faire entrer la Turquie dans l'Union européenne. Et un an plus tard, en 2008, il y a ce premier sommet Turquie-Afrique. Est-ce qu'il n'y a pas un lien de cause à effet ? Non, c'est une coïncidence. Le choix de 2008, c'est indépendamment de la décision que vous avez mentionnée. C'était une feuille de route que l'on avait déjà établie. Donc, en 2008, on a organisé le premier sommet Turquie-Afrique, c'était en Turquie. En 2014, le deuxième, c'était en Guinée équatoriale. En 2021, on a organisé le troisième en Turquie et le quatrième, on va l'organiser l'année prochaine en Libye. Le choix a été ratifié par les organismes concernés de l'Union africaine. Et par les autorités libyennes de Tripoli, puisque ce sera à Tripoli ? Exactement. Depuis 20 ans, Monsieur le Directeur général, le volume d'échanges de votre pays avec l'Afrique a fait un bond très important. Il est passé de 5 milliards à 40 milliards de dollars par an. Qu'est-ce que vous apportez de différent par rapport à l'Europe et la Chine ? Avec nos amis africains, la période de Covid a eu des effets positifs pour que ce volume d'échanges augmente. Comme vous savez, à ce moment-là, il y avait des restrictions du point de vue des visas, du point de vue des vols. Nous, on n'a jamais essayé de rendre la vie difficile à nos amis africains qui voulaient visiter la Turquie. Notre régime de visas était flexible. En plus, les vols de Turkish Airlines n'ont jamais cessé à cette période-là. Nos amis africains, au lieu des destinations classiques qu'ils avaient pour voyager, faire du commerce en Europe ou bien en Asie, ils ont découvert un peu la Turquie. Et dans plusieurs pays africains, ils mentionnent que la continuité, la qualité, le prix et le suivi des produits turcs qu'ils se procurent en Turquie sont nettement plus concurrents que ceux des autres régions du monde. Ils nous disent : « Vous avez des produits de qualité européenne au prix de produits chinois. Alors en effet, certains disent en Afrique que les produits turcs sont moins chers que les produits européens et de meilleure qualité que les produits chinois. Quels produits par exemple ? De tout. Des dentifrices aux tissus, aux chaussures, aux meubles. Surtout dans le secteur de la construction. La plupart du matériel est importé de la Turquie. Évidemment, au lieu d'importer de très loin comme la Chine, le matériel qui est commandé de la Turquie, il parvient à peu près dans un délai d'un mois, un mois et demi, dans le pays concerné. Quand il faut construire un centre de conférence très vite pour un sommet de dans six mois, les Turcs sont là. C'est ça ? Voilà. Donc je ne vais pas citer le pays, mais dans un pays africain, le leader qui avait demandé à une compagnie turque de pouvoir organiser une grande conférence internationale avec la participation des chefs d'Etats, il lui a demandé s'il pouvait construire un centre de conférence en six mois. La compagnie concernée, qui est très active en Afrique, lui a fait la proposition de pouvoir le faire avec un délai de six mois. Evidemment, le prix était très abordable pour ça. La compagnie lui a demandé quelques faveurs : pouvoir amener 4000 ouvriers de Turquie avec six navires et tout le matériel qui serait nécessaire. Donc la commande a été passée au mois de janvier et les portes de cette conférence ont été ouvertes pour accueillir les chefs d'Etat mi-juin. Et donc c'est un succès qui a été réalisé en six mois. Et cet exemple que vous donnez sur six mois, je crois que c'est arrivé dans un pays d'Afrique centrale ? Oui, en Afrique centrale. L'un de vos produits phares en Afrique, Volkan Isikci, c'est le drone de la société Bayraktar. Il a fait ses preuves à Tripoli en 2019, puis dans la guerre Éthiopie -Tigré en 2021. Et du coup, beaucoup de pays africains vous achètent ce produit, comme le Mali, le Tchad. Est-ce que certains pays africains n'ont pas renoncé à la protection des avions de chasse classiques au bénéfice de ces drones, parce que c'est moins cher et parce qu'il y a moins d'abandon de souveraineté ? Je pense qu'il faut voir cette approche dans un contexte technologique et de maniabilité parce que, pour l'utilisation des avions de chasse, il faut déjà des terrains, des pistes d'atterrissage qui sont adéquats. Et ces drones ou ces nouveaux engins depuis quelque temps sont beaucoup plus abordables, maniables et efficaces que les avions de chasse. Que les Mirage 2000 par exemple ? Les avions de chasse demandent beaucoup de dépenses évidemment pour l'achat, pour la maintenance ou le personnel. Les drones, évidemment, ce sont des sociétés privées qui en font, mais l'autorisation d'exportation émane de notre ministère de la Défense. Il faut d'abord un feu vert d'Ankara ? Voilà. Et le suivi de l'utilisation de ces engins est régulé par le ministère de la Défense et d'autres institutions qui travaillent dans ce domaine-là. Est ce qu'on peut parler, de la part de la Turquie en Afrique, d'une diplomatie du drone ? Mais la question du drone se passe seulement dans quelques pays africains pour protéger leur intégrité territoriale. Ce sont des demandes conjoncturelles qui font que la demande des pays est acceptée par la Turquie. Évidemment, les formations que l'on offre, avec un prix abordable et la continuité et la confiance qu'ils ont en la Turquie, tout cela fait que beaucoup plus de pays maintenant recourent à notre technologie dans ce domaine-là. Mais quand vos drones sont utilisés pour frapper des populations civiles, je pense au Mali par exemple, est ce que vous ne craignez pas que cela ternisse l'image de la Turquie ? Évidemment, comme je vous l'ai dit, pour les ventes et l'exportation, il y a une régulation très restreinte. On fait le suivi de ces engins-là dans ces pays-là. Donc, une mauvaise utilisation de vos drones peut conduire à la rupture de la livraison de ces drones ? Voilà, parce que c'est régulé internationalement. Nous, on ne voudrait pas nuire à l'image de la Turquie dans ce sens-là, on ne voudrait pas que ça arrive. Est ce qu'il vous est arrivé, ces dernières années, de dire à un pays africain client de vos drones : « Là, vous avez utilisé ces drones contre des populations civiles, nous ne sommes pas d'accord et nous arrêtons la livraison » ? Après, on n'a pas dit. Mais avant, on dit toujours : « Il ne faut pas les utiliser de façon inappropriée, sinon ça va être la rupture », parce qu'il y a un contrôle continu dans ce sens-là ». Et c'est arrivé qu'il y ait une rupture ? Non, ça n'est pas arrivé, mais on suit de très près pour que ce genre d'évènement n'arrive pas dans ce sens-là. En 2019, la Turquie a soutenu militairement le gouvernement Sarraj à Tripoli contre l'offensive du maréchal Haftar sur la capitale libyenne. Pourquoi avez-vous fait ce choix ? Monsieur Sarraj, c'était le leader de la Libye à ce moment-là, qui était reconnu par les Nations Unies. Du coup, quand il y a eu les actes émanant de l'Est de la Libye vers Tripoli, il a écrit une lettre de demande d'aide d'urgence aux leaders internationaux de cinq pays, y compris la France et la Turquie. Et la Turquie a été le seul pays à pouvoir répondre positivement à son appel à l'aide. Donc notre coopération avec le gouvernement de Tripoli, ça a commencé avec ces démarches de Monsieur Sarraj à ce moment-là et ça continue jusqu'à présent. Et maintenant, on voit que la Libye est en cours de pouvoir solidifier sa démocratie, disons sa gouvernance, avec l'aide qu'on leur a fournie pour que le pays ne tombe pas dans le chaos. Et justement, vous continuez de soutenir Tripoli contre Benghazi ? Le gouvernement Dbeibah contre le maréchal Haftar et ses fils ? Ou est-ce que vous essayez de réconcilier les deux camps ? Non, il n'y a pas de pour et contre. Nous avons des relations avec l'Est aussi. On a ouvert notre Consulat général à Benghazi par exemple. On a des contacts avec Monsieur Haftar et les dirigeants du côté Est. Donc on soutient toutes les parties pour qu'il y ait une entente entre eux pour stabiliser politiquement leur pays. Et je crois que Turkish Airlines atterrit maintenant à Benghazi ? Voilà ! Depuis la chute du régime Assad en Syrie, au mois de décembre dernier, la Russie redéploie ses bateaux et ses avions gros-porteurs vers l'Est de la Libye, notamment Tobrouk et Benghazi. Est-ce que cela vous préoccupe ? Non, pas du tout. Nous, on a toujours des contacts avec la Russie concernant les questions de sécurité et de défense, concernant différentes régions du monde. Donc ça ne nous préoccupe pas. Est que c'est pour apaiser la situation politique au Congo-Brazzaville… Il y a 5 ans, vous avez accepté de soigner dans votre pays, en Turquie, l'opposant Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko, qui est donc sorti de sa prison congolaise pendant quelques semaines et qui y est retourné depuis. Voilà 9 ans quand même que cet opposant politique est détenu à Brazzaville. Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de cette situation ? Pour cela, il faut voir la qualité du plateau technique sanitaire que la Turquie offre aux différents demandeurs dans ce sens-là. Les pays africains font beaucoup de demandes pour pouvoir se soigner sur le sol turc. Donc, il faut considérer cette approche du gouvernement du Congo-Brazzaville pour pouvoir soigner l'opposant. La relation qui existe entre les chefs d'Etat et la confiance qui règne entre eux… Je pense que c'est le résultat de ces approches-là qui a fait que cet opposant a pu retrouver la santé et retourner après dans son pays. Donc, c'est le témoignage d'une relation de confiance entre les présidents Sassou-Nguesso et Erdogan ? Voila. Dans votre esprit, c'est plus une approche humanitaire qu'une approche politique ? Humanitaire. Il faut voir ça sous l'optique humanitaire. Autre séjour médical très remarqué dans votre pays, la Turquie, celui évidemment de l'ancien président Alpha Condé de Guinée Conakry. Est-ce à dire que vous pourriez jouer un rôle de facilitateur aujourd'hui entre le général Doumbouya, qui est venu d'ailleurs à Ankara pour la dernière investiture du président Erdogan il y a deux ans, et les opposants guinéens en exil ? Vous savez, la médiation ne se fait pas parce que vous avez le désir d'être médiateur. Ça doit venir des parties concernées. Donc une demande n'a pas été mentionnée. Donc du coup, ça n'a pas été vu dans ce sens-là. Il n'y a pas de médiation turque sur la Guinée Conakry ? Non. On dit souvent, Volkan Isikci, qu'il y a une rivalité entre la Turquie et la France en Afrique. Est-ce que c'est vrai ou pas ? Pas du tout ! Parce que le mot rivalité, c'est quelque chose de négatif. La concurrence, ça existe parce que, dans le monde, les intérêts, ça existe. Avec la France, je pense que le mot concurrence est plus adapté, mais il faut enrichir ça avec une coopération, une collaboration. Avec les relations historiques que la France a avec le continent africain, avec l'expérience de plus en plus aiguë des acteurs turcs sur le continent, je pense qu'avec ces atouts, les deux pays peuvent servir davantage pour pouvoir subvenir aux besoins des pays concernés, pour être à côté de ceux qui en ont besoin. Et dans le cadre d'un partenariat entre les deux pays, quels sont les atouts de la France en Afrique sur lesquels vous, les Turcs, vous aimeriez vous appuyer ? Les deux pays ont des expériences différentes. Évidemment, la connaissance du terrain, la présence linguistique peuvent apporter beaucoup de choses de la part de la France. La Turquie, avec son expérience de plus en plus aiguë depuis les années 2000, peut servir davantage pour pouvoir réaliser de grands investissements dans ce sens. Moi j'aimerais bien mentionner que la zone de confort n'existe pas. Il faut prendre des risques. Il faut être sur le terrain avec un partenaire de confiance. Je pense qu'on peut faire beaucoup de choses. On croit beaucoup à ça et, quel que soit le pays, on n'a jamais essayé de destituer une entité, un pays du continent africain. Vous n'avez jamais voulu chasser la France de certains pays africains ? Pas du tout, pas du tout. On n'a pas cette position. On veut seulement développer davantage et subvenir aux besoins de nos amis africains qui nous font la demande. Vous n'êtes pas dans une démarche de rivalité avec la France, comme peut l'être la Russie par exemple ? Pas du tout, pas du tout. La question de la Russie, je ne suis pas en mesure d'y répondre, mais nous, on ne voit pas la France en tant que rivale sur le continent africain. Volkan Isikci, monsieur le Directeur général, merci. 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Ab heute heisst es wieder «Hopp Schwiiz!», denn heute geht die Fussball Europameisterschaft der Frauen los. Die Schweiz ist Gastgeberin einer EM, die einige Rekorde brechen wird. Und trotzdem ist auch jetzt schon klar: Das Turnier ist ein Minus-Geschäft. Weitere Themen in dieser Sendung: Im Krieg zwischen Israel und der Hamas soll es erneut eine Kampfpause geben. Israel habe einer 60-tägigen Waffenruhe zugestimmt, teilt US-Präsident Donald Trump mit. Die US-Regierung hat zum Teil bereits zugesagte Militärhilfen an die Ukraine nun doch nicht geliefert. Vom Verteidigungsministerium heisst es, man befürchte, dass die eigenen Bestände zu niedrig würden. Vor 100 Tagen wurde in der Türkei der Stadtpräsident von Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, verhaftet, nun haben deswegen Tausende Menschen in Istanbul gegen die Regierung von Präsident Erdogan demonstriert. Zur Kundgebung aufgerufen hatte Imamoglus Partei CHP.

Die Massnahme sei eine Reaktion auf die deutschen Kontrollen an der Grenze. Das hat der polnische Regierungschef Donald Tusk bekannt gegeben. Der neue deutsche Innenminister hat nämlich kürzlich angeordnet, dass Asylsuchende nach Polen zurückgeschickt werden können. Weitere Themen: · Die grossen US-Banken schwimmen im Geld und schütten höhere Dividenden an ihre Aktionärinnen und Aktionäre aus. Das berichtet die britische «Financial Times». So kündigte Goldman Sachs eine Dividendenerhöhung um 33 Prozent an. Auch die Bank of America oder JP Morgan erhöhen ihre Dividenden. · Der Dalai Lama hat eine Antwort auf die Frage gegeben, auf die gerade Tibeterinnen und Tibeter schon lange gewartet haben: Wird es nach dem aktuellen Dalai Lama ein neues spirituelles Oberhaupt des tibetischen Buddhismus geben - oder endet die Institution Dalai Lama? In einer Botschaft hat er gesagt: «Ja, er werde wiedergeboren werden.» · In der Türkei geht die Regierung gegen das älteste Satiremagazin des Landes vor. «Leman» heisst das Magazin – und die Polizei hat mehrere Mitarbeitende festgenommen – unter anderem auch den Chefredaktor. Die Behörden werfen dem Magazin vor, eine Karikatur des Propheten Mohammed veröffentlicht zu haben. · Neben «Leman» macht die Regierung in der Türkei unter Präsident Erdogan weiter Druck auf kritische Stimmen im Land – zuletzt vermehrt auch auf die grösste Oppositionspartei CHP. In der Stadt Izmir – seit eh und je eine Hochburg der oppositionellen CHP – etwa sind über 120 Oppositionelle festgenommen worden und in Istanbul haben zehntausende Oppositionelle demonstriert. Sie forderten die Freilassung von Ekrem İmamoğlu – der Oppositionspolitiker und Istanbuler Bürgermeister ist vor 100 Tage verhaftet worden.

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We're turning to Turkey today, where Turkish markets rallied on Monday after a Turkish court adjourned a case that could force the removal of the main opposition party's leader. Despite this decision, there is still rising political uncertainty in the country as Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu remains imprisoned, and questions remain about the direction Turkey's economy is heading. Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into these developments.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish Markets Rally After Key Opposition Case AdjournedTurkey's economic woes catch up with Erdoğan Cyprus invites Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasionInviting the invader?Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader

Groong Week in Review - June 29, 2025TopicsIran WarIran-Azerbaijan RelationsRussian-Azerbaijani TensionsRussian-Armenian RelationsPersecution of The Church ContinuesKaja Kallas in ArmeniaOIC DeclarationGuestDziunik AghajanianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 451 | Recorded: June 29, 2025Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Israel continues its brutal war on Gaza Israeli soldiers admit shelling starving Palestinians at Gaza aid points Trump ends US sanctions on Syria Elon Musk blasts Trump's spending bill, calls for new party Türkiye to host 2026 NATO summit: Erdogan

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump rushed off to the Florida Everglades concentration camp for alligator feeding time.Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump is appealing the judicial order striking down his EO that targeted law firm Perkins Coie; Texas data shows after Abbott outlawed abortion, near death first trimester miscarriages soared to over fifty-four percent; and, Iran, if you're listening, if you could release the tens of thousands of hacked emails from Tump's inner circle of Susie Wiles, Lindsey Halligan and Roger Stone, our media will reward you, mightily.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Russia's lavish ex-deputy defense minister was handed a thirteen-year prison sentence on corruption charges; and, coming to an America near you, Turkey's Erdogan has just detained over one hundred-twenty opposition figures, including a former mayor.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

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Hundert Tage ist es genau her, da wurde der Istanbuler Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoğlu festgenommen. Es folgte die größte Protestwelle, die die Türkei seit Jahren erlebt hat. Imamoğlu ist inzwischen zum Präsidentschaftskandidaten der CHP gewählt worden, der größten Oppositionspartei. Und in Umfragen ist er noch immer beliebter als der amtierende Präsident Erdogan - damit bleibt er ein gefährlicher Konkurrent bei der Wahl 2028. Unser Korrespondent Benjamin Weber berichtet darüber aus Istanbul. Wie es jetzt um die Proteste in der Türkei steht und wie wahrscheinlich es ist, dass Imamoğlu aus der Haft heraus zur Präsidentschaftswahl antritt, darüber hat Hannes Kunz mit Politikwissenschafter Yaşar Aydın gesprochen.

Turkey has spent weeks walking a diplomatic tightrope, caught between its outrage over Israel's actions and its reluctance to cross the United States. A ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump has given Ankara some breathing room – at least for now. “We welcome the news that an agreement has been reached on the establishment of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which came late last night,” Erdogan said before departing for the NATO summit in The Hague. Israel's war on Iran had put Erdogan in a tricky spot – maintaining his hostility towards Israel without damaging his ties with Trump. On Saturday, Erdogan slammed Israel, calling it a “terrorist state”, while warning that the war on Iran threatened to plunge the region into chaos. The speech, delivered in Istanbul at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, was just the latest in what has become an almost daily verbal assault on Israel. But the United States bombing of Iran just a few hours after Erdogan spoke drew little reaction from Ankara beyond a short statement expressing its “concern” over the attack. Turkey's rivalry with Iran shifts as US threats create unlikely common ground Words versus actions Erdogan's actions have also not always matched his rhetoric.The Turkish leader resisted opposition calls to close the US-operated NATO Kurecik radar base near the Iranian border. “Turkey is not interested once again in going into conflict with America because, if you close Kurecik, then it is a NATO issue, and Israel has close relations also with NATO,” said international relations professor Huseyin Bagci of Ankara's Middle East Technical University. The Kurecik radar station, Bagci said, is important to Israeli security. “Turkey signed the acceptance (agreement) that Israel should take information from Kurecik,” Bagci added. “There is no in an article in the case of war that Turkey would not provide the information. So, this is why Erdogan, based on this fact, is not undertaking any steps against Israel.” Earlier this month, Erdogan lobbied Baghdad not to follow Tehran's calls to intercept Israeli warplanes using Iraqi airspace to strike Iran. All moves that are likely to play well with Trump. Erdogan values what Trump has called a “great friendship”. The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time since Trump's re-election on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, where Erdogan will likely be seeking an invitation to Washington. With Turkey and Iran long-time regional rivals, competing for influence from the Caucasus to Central Asia and the Middle East, Ankara also shares the West's concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme. “Turkey definitely doesn't want a nuclear-armed Iran, because that is going to trigger a proliferation process in the Middle East,” said Serhan Afacan, head of the Center for Iranian Studies, a research organisation in Ankara. Interim president Sharaa weighs up Ankara and Riyadh in power struggle for Syria Refugee fears and regional risks The United States bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities – which Washington claims has ended Tehran's atomic programme – drew no condemnation from Ankara. But the risk of a wider conflict has raised fears of growing instability and the possibility of a refugee wave into Turkey from Iran. Trump's surprise move to broker a ceasefire between Iran and Israel will come as a relief to Ankara, said regional expert Professor Zaur Gasimov of the German Academic Exchange Service in Istanbul. He warned the ceasefire came just as signs were emerging of a refugee exodus. “What we see now is already now is the mobility of people within Iran, leaving Tehran and other bigger cities, going to different directions, that is a challenge for the entire region. And maybe Turkey is a country that is about to observe a refugee influx coming from Iran by the border,” said Gasimov. He warned Ankara is likely not prepared for such an exodus. “That is a challenge. So, Turkey is currently observing the situation with great attention, and certain answers to this challenge is not ready yet,” said Gasimov. Azerbaijan and Turkey build bridges amid declining influence of Iran Economic toll Turkey, which borders Iraq and Syria, has struggled for decades with chaos on its southern frontier. It currently hosts as many as five million refugees and has paid a heavy economic price through the loss of valuable regional markets. Ankara will likely be eyeing the potential rewards of a weakened Tehran in the long-running competition for regional influence. “A weak Iran is good for Turkey always, but not a dead Iran,” said Bagci. “Iran is important for connectivity. They [Iran] have many neighbours like Turkey. They are close to Russia, Central Asian republics, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, you name it. And the destabilisation of the region is in nobody's interest. "That is why China and Russia are very careful in their statements, and everybody is trying now for a diplomatic solution.” How long Trump's brokered ceasefire will last remains to be seen. But for Ankara, the hope is that wider regional chaos has been avoided – and that it has managed, at least for now, to balance its competing interests.

Groong Week in Review - June 22, 2025This Week in Review episode features Sergei Melkonian and covers a turbulent week in Armenia and the region. As Israel and the U.S. launched a short but intense war on Iran, Armenia found itself navigating heightened regional risks, a rising refugee flow, and diplomatic silence. Meanwhile, domestically, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan escalated a political and cultural confrontation with the Armenian Church, arresting billionaire Samvel Karapetyan after he publicly defended the clergy. Dozens of opposition figures were also detained, including members of the ARF and the Srbazan Movement. As Pashinyan visited Istanbul for a quiet meeting with Erdogan—coinciding with an anti-Armenian declaration by the OIC—his government cracked down at home, drawing criticism for politicizing national security and purging dissent.TopicsIsrael and IranCrackdown on the OppositionPashinyan in IstanbulThe Kitchen SinkGuestSergei MelkonianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 449 | Recorded: June 25, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/449VIDEO: https://youtu.be/KqlQ13gkIIc #IranIsraelWar #ZangezurCorridor #SamvelKarapetyan #ChurchCrackdown #SrbazanMovementSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

How is Iran adjusting to life after its 12-Day War with Israel, where it suffered the elimination of its top military brass and eleven of its elite nuclear scientists along with the destruction of its nuclear and ballistic missiles programs? During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Dr. Matthew Dodd shares insights from Iran's defiant response and what it may mean for the future of Israel. Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, War, WWIII, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Turkey late last week for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first formal meeting of its kind and a move Yerevan described as a "historic" step. Despite previous efforts - and a slew of concessions by Pashinyan to both Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past years - there has been little tangible progress in normalizing relations. Dr. Laurence Broers, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House and an expert on the South Caucasus region, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this normalization effort.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Armenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel warArmenian PM Pashinyan meets Erdogan in Turkey on 'historic' visitArmenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visitPM touts defense spending at NATO summitLibya, Turkey sign MoU on offshore areas, Athens reiterates rejection

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In a first, United States President Donald Trump ordered the military to strike three of Iran's nuclear facilities. During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Dr. Matthew Dodd provides an overview of the U.S. surgical strike on Iran along with the updates concerning Iran's response. Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, WarWWIII, Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan

At a gathering of Muslim-majority states in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has condemned Israel's military strikes on Iran, accusing it of violating international law and risking “total disaster” in the region. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, also at the summit, warned that any US involvement in the conflict would be “very dangerous.” Also in the programme: In the UK, the launch of a new scheme to map the DNA of newborn babies; and 50 years after the hit film Jaws was released, we ask if it's finally time for a PR makeover for sharks.Photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks in Istanbul Credit: REUTERS/Umit Bektas

* Iran, Israel trade strikes; Trump dismisses nuke intel * Arab leaders urge global action to stop Israeli attacks * Israeli bombs kill dozens of Palestinians in fresh Gaza strikes * Trump hails major DRC-Rwanda peace agreement * Türkiye pursues diplomacy to stabilise Caucasus, region: Erdogan

Over the past decades we've heard a lot about the potential impacts of climate change, from rising temperatures to wildfires and droughts. Greece is on the frontline of many of these shifts. Today we're taking a closer look at how climate change will impact Greece's economy. Nikos Vettas, the General Director of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research and a Professor of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down the challenges and opportunities for Greece's economy.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Climate change to cost up to 327,000 jobsCompetitiveness deficit shows no sign of easingGreek PM opens door to a shift on nuclear powerArmenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel war

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 20: Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia; Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power; PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan's invitation and more.

"Israel openly threatens to eliminate Iran's Khamenei " "Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Calling the Iranian leader “the modern Hitler,” the Israeli minister said: ""A dictator like Khamenei, who leads Iran and has made the destruction of Israel his banner, cannot continue to exist.” The threat comes hours after some 20-30 Iranian missiles targeted Israel's central cities, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon, as well as Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba." "Trump to decide if US joins assault on Iran ‘within two weeks' " "US President Donald Trump has said he will decide whether to attack Iran within the next two weeks due to a ""substantial"" chance of negotiations, as Tel Aviv and Tehran traded fire for a seventh day. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said hat Trump was interested in pursuing a diplomatic solution with Iran, but his top priority was ensuring that Iran could not obtain a nuclear weapon. She said any deal would have to prohibit enrichment of uranium by Tehran and eliminate Iran's ability to achieve a nuclear weapon, adding that ""correspondence has continued"" between the United States and Iran." "UN adds Israel to blacklist of worst violators of children's rights " "The UN once again included the Israeli troops among ""parties that commit grave violations affecting children in situations of armed conflict,"" according to a report. The report said: ""In 2024, violence against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels, with a staggering 25 percent surge in the number of grave violations in comparison with 2023."" It added that the UN verified 41,370 grave violations against children, with 36,221 committed in 2024 — a nearly 50% rise in deadly incidents compared to the previous year." "Kiev worries Iran-Israel tensions may divert US attention " "Fighting between Iran and Israel could deflect global attention from the Russian incursion into Ukraine and even bolster Kremlin's war effort, Ukrainian officials have said. ""For Ukraine, the challenge is the price of oil, because if prices remain high for a long time, the Russians will earn more,"" a senior Ukrainian political source said. Kiev is concerned that waning attention and support from Washington could lead to a muted US response to further Russian advances or deadly aerial attacks. Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy said that the war between Iran and Israel carried risks for Kiev, adding that they would like to see the aid to Ukraine would not be reduced because of Israel-Iran conflict. " "Türkiye will never forget Azerbaijan's solidarity after earthquakes: Erdogan " "Türkiye will never forget the solidarity of the Azerbaijani people after the earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye in February 2023, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Speaking at the key delivery ceremony of post-quake houses in Türkiye's Kahramanmaras province alongside his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, he said that Azerbaijan was one of the first countries that came to his country's aid after the quakes. He recalled Türkiye's support for Azerbaijan on the issue of Karabakh from the first days of the 44-day conflict with Armenia in fall 2020, expressing Turkish solidarity “gave us additional strength.”"

Since arriving in Ankara, US ambassador Tom Barrack has been thrown into the spotlight. Aside from his active role in Syria, reports indicate he is laying the groundwork for an Erdogan visit to Washington. If we take a closer look, however, the argument could also be made that he is seemingly promoting a number of Turkish positions across the board - from selling Turkey F-35s to presenting Turkey as an indispensable actor for regional stability. Now Israel's strike on Iran could throw many of these calculations up in the air. The FDD's Sinan Ciddi and Tyler Stapleton join Thanos Davelis to break all of this down.Sinan Ciddi is a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Turkish politics.Tyler Stapleton serves as director of congressional relations at FDD Action. He previously spent eight years working in Congress where he served as a senior advisor on national security, foreign policy, defense, and intelligence for two members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Israel and Iran Trade Attacks on 4th Day of ConflictPlans afoot for an Erdogan trip to the White HouseIran denies asking Cyprus to convey messages to IsraelCyprus on high alert as regional tensions escalateModi begins two-day visit to Cyprus, set to sign joint declaration on strategic cooperation

TURKEY: ERDOGAN'S SYRIA PROJECT. SINAN CIDDI, FDD 1870

PREVIEW: Colleague Sinan Ciddi of FDD reports President Erdogan of Turkey's plans for Syria under his sponsorship. More. 1935 ANKARA

“You can essentially divide the region between two sets of players. You have the, broadly speaking, Western-aligned players, which essentially consist of Israel and the non-Islamist Arab countries—countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE—and then, on the other hand, you have the axis of Islamism—of support for Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood and jihadism. And that, these days, is mostly the Iranian regime of course, Turkey unfortunately under Tayyip Erdogan, and Qatar, Qatar being the lead financier of Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood,” says Josh Hammer, host of the Newsweek podcast “The Josh Hammer Show” and author of “Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West.”“Iran is the source of evil in the Middle East. We should be very clear about that,” he says. “This is the world's No. 1 state sponsor of terrorism. They have been ever since the hostage crisis that formed this horrific regime that ended the Jimmy Carter presidency in 1979.”What does an America First foreign policy look like? How does Trump's Middle East strategy fit into it? And what about the U.S. relationship with Qatar?“America has always been engaged on the world stage. So the fact that we're not necessarily going to be going around crusading in the name of spreading liberal democracy does not necessarily mean that we have no interest in the world. We're America first, but you have to be America smart as well,” says Hammer.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

TURKEY: NO EU OBSTACLE TO ERDOGAN 1870 ISTANBUL

Preview: Colleague Sinan Ciddi measures that there is not sufficient information yet to decide if Sharaa of Damascus is an avatar for Erdogan or not. More later. 1934 TURKEY AVIATORS