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UN condemns Turkey's tougher sentencing for children By AFP August 14, 2026 05:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The United Nations headquarters are seen in New York City on July 31, 2025. …
UN condemns Turkey's tougher sentencing for childrenCitizen Digital
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkey in 2027 By AFP August 13, 2026 11:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Barcelona's players raise the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Spanish Super Cup final …
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkey in 2027Citizen Digital
… France's first game under his guidance will be a Nations League match away to Turkey on September 25.
Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setupCapital News
… He also cited the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers in Nairobi by masked men, saying Kenya later confirmed that four were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation. …
Gachagua warns Kenya ‘not safe’ for foreigners, cites cross-border abductions, deportationsCitizen Digital
… The authorities' diplomatic strategy has involved hosting envoys in Kabul -- and frequently publishing the photos -- including those from China, Japan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Britain. …
Five years after return, Afghan Taliban government builds diplomacyThe Standard
… The contrast raises an uncomfortable question: what are Ethiopia and Turkey recognising that Kenya is overlooking? …
Kenya's borders should build not burn soft powerCitizen Digital
Salah arrives in Turkey for Trabzonspor talks By AFP August 05, 2026 04:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turk …
Salah arrives in Turkey for Trabzonspor talksCitizen Digital
… ways to play the best opponents possible, and these matches provide a variety of experiences for this group of players as we begin this new chapter of the U.S Men’s National Team.” The Americans finished first in their World Cup group ahead of Australia, Paraguay and Turkey …
US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in friendliesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFIFA's President Gianni Infantino arrives to attend a friendly football match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, on March 31, 2026. …
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blowCitizen Digital
Heavily-pregnant woman dies after Turkey balcony fall, husband held By AFP August 03, 2026 04:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A heavily pregnant woman died after falling from the balcon …
Heavily-pregnant woman dies after Turkey balcony fall, husband heldThe 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Turkish police detained dozens of demonstrators protesting outside an Istanbul courthouse against a nationwide LGBTQ crackdown that the government frames as protecting traditional family values under President Erdogan's "Decade of the Family" initiative.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali pirates have hijacked at least eight vessels since April, marking a resurgence to levels not experienced in over a decade, according to maritime sources. The attacks have coincided with wider regional instability and a reduction in international naval presence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
AS Roma will wear jerseys featuring the World Food Programme logo in their Champions League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul after being banned from displaying their usual sports betting sponsor in Turkey. The one-off jersey carries the message "Together for Nepal" in response to a flash flood triggered by a glacier and rockslide on the China-Nepal border on August 26 that has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece questions whether the Federal Government of Somalia and Turkey paid ransom to secure the release of a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship and its crew that was moored off the coast of Puntland.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced he will retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden. The 40-year-old forward, who plays for Schalke in Germany's Bundesliga, said he feels "the time has come to step aside" after giving everything to the national team.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FiloJet ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday carrying 267 people; 239 were rescued, ten have died, and 18 remain missing. Another body was recovered Thursday, five days after the vessel sank at a depth of 514 metres.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional bloc that brings together Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, four Central Asian countries and Belarus. The summit marks the group's 25-year anniversary and is expected to include bilateral talks between Putin and both Xi and Iran's president.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A weeks-long national dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new "executive presidency" that would combine the offices of prime minister and president, potentially extending Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's control over the country. Parliament is expected to consider the proposal when it reconvenes in October, with supporters arguing it will create a more unified role representing all ethnic groups.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is repositioning the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships, moving beyond its traditional role as an agricultural exhibition. The fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is hosting the Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4, expecting participation from over 25 countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium, India, Israel, Indonesia, Turkey, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Qatar, Ethiopia and Egypt, aiming to position the event as a marketplace for investment, exports, partnerships and innovation.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, saying it would allow Syria to embark on development and reconstruction. The decision came with sanctions relief and also revoked the US terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, the group Sharaa led that ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
A BBC investigation has identified at least 30 children, mostly British, feared to have been conceived through IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using wrong sperm or egg donors than those selected by parents. Three staff members at Dogus IVF Centre are suspected of misleading parents about donors, though one denies wrongdoing and two have not responded.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Somali pirates from Puntland have used a previously hijacked ship, the MV Sward, to seize additional vessels including the Cameroon-flagged Lutuf, continuing a resurgence of attacks that began in April after more than a decade of relative security.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, following rare talks with Hamas to discuss a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected Trump's 15-point plan last week, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's reconstruction under a new Palestinian civilian administration.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday to discuss reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting precedes Kushner's planned discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's leader in Egypt on Sunday to push a Gaza peace plan that Israel has rejected, pressing for verifiable disarmament steps two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's plan. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the disarmament roadmap in the talks.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The UN rights chief condemned changes to Turkey's Child Protection Law that allow juvenile offenders to receive lengthy prison terms in closed institutions instead of education-based ones, raising human rights concerns.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup Final Four tournament will take place in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Saudi Arabia, which has hosted since 2020, was ruled out due to a clash with the Asian Cup.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fabien Barthez, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, has joined the coaching staff of new French national team manager Zinedine Zidane as goalkeeper coach, the French Football Federation announced on August 13, 2026.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Five years after returning to power, Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have built working relationships with multiple countries despite lacking formal recognition from most. Russia remains the only nation to officially recognize the Taliban government, while many Western countries demand domestic human rights reforms before considering recognition, though many states are engaging with Afghanistan's leaders on practical grounds.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should prioritize soft power at its borders, citing an incident where Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister returned his Kenyan passport after allegedly being manhandled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The piece warns that such treatment of senior visitors, investors, and refugees erodes Kenya's strategic asset of accumulated goodwill in the region.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday as pressure mounts over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo publicly called for Infantino to step down, writing in the Daily Mail that he represents "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour" in football.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 35-year-old Sudanese woman who was eight months pregnant died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Bursa, Turkey on Sunday. Her 37-year-old husband was taken into custody; he told police she jumped from the bedroom window, and neighbours reported hearing sounds of a fight.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →