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Pressure mounts on German Chancellor Merz as CDU debates his successor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leadership has become a subject of debate within the CDU amid low public support and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). An ARD poll found that only 13 percent of respondents were satisfied with Merz’s leadership, while the AfD became Germany’s most popular party with 28 percent support.
Bekir Sıddık Adıbelli dismissed from Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Ministry
Bekir Sıddık Adıbelli, deputy general manager of personnel at the Treasury and Finance Ministry, was dismissed and replaced by Sabire Firdes Terzi under decisions signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and published in the Official Gazette. Appointments were also made to several posts at the State Supply Office and the Revenue Administration, while changes were made at treasury offices in 11 provinces.
Minister Gürlek says bank accounts and crypto assets of 818 suspects were seized
Minister Gürlek announced that the bank accounts and crypto assets of 818 suspects were seized during financial investigations by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into four new-generation criminal organizations. He said a circular on combating organized crime had been sent on June 22 to the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offices at 175 High Criminal Courts across 81 provinces.
Enes Kanter applies for 2027 WNBA Draft after saying he feels like a woman
Enes Kanter, known as the spiritual son of FETÖ leader Fethullah Gülen and living in the United States as a fugitive, has made another controversial move in the sports world. The FETÖ member’s application drew reactions in the United States.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Faith and religious values cannot shield criminal activity
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said faith and religious values cannot be used as tools or shields for criminal activities. Gürlek said necessary steps were being taken against organizations that commit crimes and obtain illicit gains by exploiting citizens’ religious feelings.
Hamas welcomes joint stance by Türkiye and seven countries toward Israel
Hamas said it welcomed the joint stance toward Israel adopted by Türkiye and seven other countries to implement the roadmap for the Gaza Strip. The movement called for the stance to be backed by new political and diplomatic steps and for the roadmap to be implemented fully and without delay.
Erdoğan delivers wide-ranging message to Al Jazeera on Mecca pact, Gaza and EU
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made notable remarks on Türkiye’s regional security and foreign-policy vision in an extensive interview with Al Jazeera’s “Al Muqabala” program. Erdoğan said the Türkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was open to other countries and that Egypt could join if it wished; he stressed that Türkiye would not shy away from war if attacked. He also delivered important messages on Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, the F-35 process, Russia and
Trump praises Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as a “big, bold and important first step”
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was pleased that Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Trump said the agreement was an important first step toward enabling Middle Eastern countries to defend themselves more meaningfully.
Erdoğan says Mecca Agreement may expand and announces Damascus visit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the Mecca Agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could expand in the future. Erdoğan also said the door was open to talks if Egypt requested them and announced that he would visit Damascus as soon as possible.
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca pact to reshape regional security
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a Joint Defense Agreement in Mecca on August 7, 2026. International relations expert Orhan Karaoğlu assesses the agreement as a political and deterrent framework in response to shifting power balances, rather than a structure with unified command and clearly defined military obligations.

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