Thousands rally in Ankara and Istanbul after court ousts CHP leader
Thousands of people rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul after a court verdict removed the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP. The protests were reported in the country's two largest cities, indicating a swift public reaction to the ruling. The demonstrations came as the latest sign of tension between the government and its opponents.The rallies were held on 23 May 2026, shortly after the court decision was announced. The supplied material says the verdict ousted the CHP leader, but does not identify the court or provide the legal grounds for the ruling. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends gains while oil and Asia risk assets slide on crude shock
Executive summary: Tokyo finished higher, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both advancing, even as broader Asia-Pacific sentiment weakened. The sharpest moves were in energy and risk-sensitive assets, with WTI crude tumbling -8.6%, Hang Seng dropping -3.5%, and Kospi falling -2.2%. The yen weakened against the dollar, gold eased, and industrial metals were softer, pointing to a session shaped by lower oil, firmer USD/JPY, and a broad de-risking across parts of the region. [Continue Reading]
