In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, eliminating any possibility of revival. The ruling comes amidst accusations of political weaponization by the Justice Department.
Nine journalists have been detained in Turkey while covering protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The unrest follows his jailing on corruption charges, sparking nationwide demonstrations.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Turkish authorities have arrested over 1,100 individuals, including journalists, amid the largest anti-government protests in years. The unrest follows the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, on corruption charges, sparking widespread demonstrations and a crackdown on dissent.
The arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked massive protests across Turkey, raising alarm over political motivations and democracy under Erdogan's rule as he faces corruption charges.
In a surprising turn of events, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been detained just days before he was set to be the presidential candidate, facing serious corruption allegations. Critics decry the move as a politically motivated attack against democracy.