AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTurkey’s Defense Industry: Türkiye says its defense sector has moved into serial mass production, with systems like the T-155 Panter 8x8 howitzer starting deliveries to the TSK, marking a shift from prototypes to sustained output. Press Freedom: The US Justice Department withdrew New York Times subpoenas targeting reporters over an Air Force One leak story tied to a Qatar-donated jet after a judge criticized the government’s handling and pressed prosecutors on why subpoenas came before other steps. Social Media Crackdown: Turkish prosecutors arrested a hijab-wearing influencer, Fatma Soydaş, over TikTok/Instagram posts accused of publicly insulting religious values, and ordered access blocked to the accounts. Middle East Tensions: Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as oil prices topped $100, while the US warned of “major military punishment” if attacks continue. Istanbul & Regional Diplomacy: Türkiye condemned an Israeli raid at Al-Aqsa and urged the international community to stop attempts to change the site’s historical and legal status. Sports—Turkey in the Mix: Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan completed a permanent move to Turkish club Iğdır FK, and Turkey’s women’s volleyball team set up a Nations League semi-final against China.
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