Well, it depends on one and only person… Selahattin Demirtaş, former Co-Chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), has faced multiple trials and legal challenges since his arrest in November 2016. The most significant trial, known as the Kobani case, resulted in a severe sentence of 42 years in prison in May 2024. This … Read more
Animal Communication Insights Elephants’ Unique Communication African savanna elephants exhibit a sophisticated form of communication, potentially using specific calls directed at individual members of their family. Joyce Poole’s decades-long research revealed that elephants may assign names to one another based on the acoustic structure of their calls. A statistical model analyzing nearly 500 … Read more
Serdar Öktem, a lawyer and defendant in the Sinan Ateş murder trial, was assassinated in Istanbul on October 5, 2025, outside his office on Büyükdere Avenue in the Şişli district. Assailants in two vehicles, reportedly masked, opened fire with long-barreled weapons (including a Kalashnikov) at Öktem as he waited in traffic near the 15 Temmuz … Read more
Two photos that were shared by the Turkish presidency’s X account this week, after a reception for the opening of the new legislative year, drew attention. There appears to be a reconfiguration or re-engineering in Turkish politics, as the CHP, the leading party in recent opinion polls, remains the legitimate main opposition, while the rest … Read more
Global reactions to Israel’s interception and attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla have been overwhelmingly critical, with widespread condemnation, protests, and calls for accountability from governments, international organizations, and civil society across multiple continents.wikipedia+2 Continuously updated Wikipedia entry: Global Sumud Flotilla Widespread Protests Protests erupted immediately in cities across Europe (including Rome, Berlin, Barcelona, Brussels, and … Read more
Key Insights by Merlin AI The Rise of Figma Figma emerged as a strong competitor to Adobe in the UI design space, focusing on collaboration and simplicity, which appealed to users seeking alternatives to Adobe’s complex software. The company’s successful IPO in July 2025 valued it at $68 billion, driven by demand and the backing … Read more
Intentionally or not, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has publicly blamed US congressional restrictions for stalling the delivery of the necessary engines, threatening to delay serial production of the KAAN jet, which was promoted as another artifact of the Turkish sovereign defense industry. Although experts were already aware of the engine issue, many lay citizens … Read more
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I have revised my syllabus and replaced some readings with more recent ones. I like to frequently update my readings so that I can stay current with the latest research. I might have missed some topics, but I am satisfied with what I have come up with. There has been a rising- and unsurprising- interest … Read more
This is an advice page from WikiProject AI Cleanup. Signs of AI writing This is a list of writing and formatting conventions typical of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, with real examples taken from Wikipedia articles and drafts. It is meant to act as a field guide to help detect undisclosed AI-generated content on Wikipedia. … Read more
Key Insights for The Downfall of Tinder Explained in 11 Minutes by Merlin AI Launch and Initial Success – Tinder launched in September 2012, initially developed as Matchbox before pivoting to its now-iconic swiping mechanic. – Early user acquisition strategies included promoting the app on college campuses, leading to over 350 million swipes per day … Read more
Gönül Tol (@gonultol) said: Expanding its LNG portfolio and investing in new infrastructure has been a smart play for Turkey, strengthening its push to diversify energy suppliers. The latest deal carries an extra advantage: it doubles as a sweetener for the Trump administration, which may press Ankara to (https://x.com/gonultol/status/1971311587009962295?t=vTGIry1JN0DOu7jZDmNW4Q&s=03) Trump’s joint press conference with … Read more
The British spymaster’s farewell speech in İstanbul—delivered by outgoing MI6 chief Richard Moore—was significant both for its symbolism and content, reflecting Türkiye’s central geopolitical role and the evolution of global intelligence priorities.turkiyetoday+2 I agree with some commentators that Moore is a legendary figure in global intelligence history. He built up his career in Türkiye, speaks … Read more
CHP leader Özgür Özel revealed at a rally in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, on September 17, 2025, that Donald Trump Jr. secretly met with President Erdoğan at the Dolmabahçe Palace working office on September 13, 2025. According to Özel’s claims, Trump Jr. was listed in the presidential log as an anonymous “businessman” without his name being recorded. … Read more
Key Insights for Jack Ma Thought He Was Untouchable…Ended Up Losing $891 Billion by Merlin AI Jack Ma’s Speech and Its Consequences – In October 2020, Jack Ma delivered a controversial speech at the Bund Finance Summit, criticizing China’s banking system and calling for innovative risk management. – His comments reportedly angered senior members of … Read more