Opposition's Resounding Victory in Istanbul and Ankara Upends Erdogan's Grip on Turkey's Major Cities As crucial Istanbul districts, including Erdogan’s hometown Beyoglu, fell to the opposition, the AK Party faces the challenge of a diminished political presence and the emergence of a strong ... 04/3/2024 - 6:47 pm | View Link
Turkey's opposition party scores key local election wins April 1 (UPI) --Led by Ekrem Imamoglu's re-election as mayor of Istanbul, Turkey's leading opposition party scored impressive victories in local elections, appearing to send a message to President ... 03/31/2024 - 10:43 pm | View Link
Turkey’s Erdogan Suffers Setback in Nationwide Election Turkey’s main opposition party won Istanbul and Ankara in a surprise victory in local elections Sunday. Photo: Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images ISTANBUL—Turkey’s main opposition party kept ... 03/31/2024 - 1:25 pm | View Link
Turkey’s main opposition party claims major wins in local elections, in stinging defeat for Erdogan Pregnant woman's Ring cam messages to neighbor go viral ... 03/31/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Winning City Halls, Turkish Opposition Strikes Blow to Erdogan By Ben Hubbard Reporting from Istanbul Last May, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey handily secured another term as head of state, shattering the morale of the political opposition and ... 03/31/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
More than 400 guests—including actors, scientists, advocates, and musicians—gathered for the 2024 TIME100 Gala at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday for a ceremony recognizing this year’s TIME100 honorees. The star-studded night brought together a wide range of influential figures, from singer-songwriter Dua Lipa to actor Colman Domingo to journalist and author E.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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