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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed

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Mar 24, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Istanbul Mayor Jailed

  • Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on corruption charges, sparking protests.
  • Thousands rallied, chanting anti-government slogans and calling for Erdogan's resignation.
INSIGHT

Social Media Crackdown

  • The Turkish government attempts to control protests by closing social media accounts.
  • Internet speeds have slowed, and numerous X (formerly Twitter) accounts have been blocked.
ANECDOTE

Canada Snap Election

  • Canadian PM Mark Carney called a snap election amid tensions with the US over tariffs.
  • Carney aims for a strong mandate, warning that Trump wants to "break Canada."
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