Turkey
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sportsIran Women's Soccer Team Returns Home After Rejecting Asylum in Australia
Five Iranian women's national soccer players withdrew asylum claims in Australia and returned to Iran via the Turkey-Iran Bazargan border on March 18, 2026.
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worldIranians Use Border Relay Calls and VPNs to Bypass Wartime Communication Blackouts
Amid war-related internet and phone blocks, Iranians on the Iran-Turkey border operate relay call services; VPN costs surge to $20/GB while families trade censored war updates across borders.
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worldRoman Medicine: Ancient Vial Reveals Fecal Use in 1,900-Year-Old Treatments
Archaeologists uncover 1,900-year-old Roman vial containing human excrement, providing the first physical evidence of ancient fecal-based medicine.
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sportsTennis Player Panna Udvardy Receives Threats to Lose Match
Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy reports receiving threats to lose a match, prompting an investigation into potential WTA database leaks.
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worldAliyev Vows 'Iron Fist' Response to Iranian Drone Strikes on Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev declared full combat readiness and demanded an apology from Iran after drone attacks struck Nakhchivan International Airport and a school.
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cryptoTurkey Eyes 10% Crypto Tax, Service Provider Levy
Turkey's ruling party proposes a 10% income tax on cryptocurrency gains and a transaction levy for service providers, aiming to regulate the booming digital asset market.
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cryptoTether Blocks $4.2 Billion in Tokens Linked to Criminal Activity
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen billions in USDt tied to illicit activities, including scams and money laundering, as law enforcement increasingly relies on crypto firms.
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techTurkey Probes Major Platforms on Children's Data Handling
Turkey's data protection authority is reviewing six social media giants over their practices concerning children's personal data and digital safety.