New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan’s AK Party.

Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan’s AK Party.



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Thousands rally in Tunis calling for ‘fall of the regime’ five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
The cost of reconstruction is expected to run into the tens of billions, even as the country faces numerous obstacles.

India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.

The Houthis’ blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.