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Fugitive caught after eight years disguised as woman

Theft convict allegedly used sister’s ID to evade police checks since 2018

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Turkish police arrest a fugitive who hid for eight years dressed as a woman and using his sister’s ID, after tracking suspicious credit card activity.

Netanyahu calls Turkey's Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator'

Israel slams Erdogan over Syria base row, accuses Ankara of destabilising region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Turkey detains 90 in $3 million fake modem scam

Police raids across 19 provinces target network accused of defrauding 801 people

The operation, centred in the northwestern province of Eskişehir, was carried out simultaneously across 19 provinces following an investigation into the alleged organised fraud scheme.

Turkey seizes gold worth millions in group raids

Police raid 123 addresses across 17 provinces in sweeping financial crime investigation

Police seized gold worth millions of US dollars after carrying out coordinated raids at 123 addresses across 17 provinces under an investigation led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Kuriş was among those detained during the operation.

Fire engulfs Turkey tourist boat, 115 evacuated

Families and children jump into sea as blaze tears through vessel near Fethiye

Turkey’s maritime authorities said all 115 passengers and crew were safely evacuated to shore, with the coastguard carrying out most of the rescue operation.

Turkey revokes 6,134 citizenships over investment fraud

Authorities target investors after uncovering fraudulent property valuations, sham deals

The action affected investors as well as family members who had acquired citizenship through their applications. Reports said 5,391 people linked to 1,150 investors lost their citizenship after authorities identified irregularities or fraudulent documents in their applications.

Pakistan says Saudi-Turkey defence pact is defensive

Pakistan says trilateral defence deal open to regional states committed to peaceful ties

From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Turkey expects Egypt to join new regional defence pact

Turkey sees Egypt as ‘natural partner’ as new defence bloc seeks broader membership

From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 7, 2026.

What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal

Mecca-signed deal binds three US allies in NATO-style defence against shared threats

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are seen during the meeting in Mecca on August 7, 2026.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact

Pact says an armed attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Mohamed Salah receives thunderous Trabzonspor welcome

Red flares engulfed the stadium in a sea of colour as supporters celebrated his arrival

Trabzonspor's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (C) walks on the pitch with President of Trabzonspor Ertugrul Dogan (R) during his signing cerenomy at Papara Park Stadium in Trabzon on August 6, 2026.

Salah arrives in Istanbul to ecstatic welcome from fans

34-year-old was seen wearing a Trabzonspor shirt with the No 61 as he landed in Istanbul

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures as he arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Istanbul on August 5, 2026.

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