Category: Mid East
Turkey’s election board showed lack of transparency – OSCE observers
Jerusalem Post Observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe expressed concerns for the way Turkey’s elections were carried out. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743137
Read MoreUN commemorates Palestinian Nakba Day for first time
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United Nations is set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba Day at its headquarters in New York for the first time in its history. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703427/UN-to-commemorate-Palestinian-Nakba-Day-for-first-time-in-its-history
Read More4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
New York Times Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/middleeast/turkey-election-results-runoff.html
Read MoreTurkish opposition supporters voice dismay over presidential vote
Jerusalem Post Voters across Turkey expressed a range of emotions as election results rolled in, leaning in favor of another five years of Erdogan. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743122
Read More4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
New York Times Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/middleeast/turkey-election-results-erdogan-runoff.html
Read MorePalestinians say Israel ‘more aggressive’ due to normalization deals: Poll
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A recent opinion poll shows most Palestinians are adamantly opposed to the US-sponsored normalization agreements between Israel and some Arab countries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703404/Palestinians-Israel-more-aggressive-due-normalization-deals-Poll
Read MoreIran is obsessed with Israeli air defense – analysis
Jerusalem Post Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743098
Read MoreTurkey heads for election run-off with Erdogan leading
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey’s High Election Board says incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has garnered 49.4% of votes, falling short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703398/Turkish-presidential-election-goes-to-2nd-round
Read MoreTurkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum
Jerusalem Post Erdogan received 49.4% of votes in the Turkish presidential election. Rival Kilicdaroglu had 44.96%. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743094
Read MoreTurkey election results indicate Erdogan’s grip is loosening: Journalist
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections are particularly significant as they could end the incumbent president’s long reign in power, says a journalist and analyst. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703392/Turkey-Election-Result-Erdogan-Grip-Loosening
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