Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been elected as the first executive president of Turkey under the new presidential system.

This is TRT World’s special news brief for Monday, June 25.

In the presidential poll, Erdogan of the Justice and Development (AK) Party has 52.5 percent of the vote, enough to ensure there will not be a run-off and that President Erdogan will continue to lead Turkey. This is with 98 percent of ballot boxes opened.

His nearest rival is Muharrem Ince of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) with around 30.8 percent, Anadolu Agency said.

Trailing them were Meral Aksener of the nationalist Iyi (Good) Party with 7.4 percent and Selahattin Demirtas of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) with 8.2 percent.

In the parliamentary election, a "People Alliance" of Erdogan's governing AK Party and the nationalist MHP is leading with about 53 percent, with 98 percent of the vote counted.

Turkish voters for the first time simultaneously cast ballots for both president and parliament in the polls called by Erdogan in April this year.

The president was looking for a first round knockout in the presidency and an overall majority in parliament for the AK Party, which has been in power for 15 years. It fell short of an overall majority, but an alliance forged with the nationalist MHP ahead of the election has secured them the necessary numbers in parliament.

Erdogan faced an energised opposition led by the CHP's Ince, who nevertheless fell well short of challenging the president and had hoped to force a second-round vote.

The elections usher in Turkey's shift to an executive presidential system, a move approved in a referendum last year.

Leaders of several countries have called and congratulated the Turkish President on his election success.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been elected as the first executive president of Turkey under the new presidential system.

This is TRT World’s special news brief for Monday, June 25.

In the presidential poll, Erdogan of the Justice and Development (AK) Party has 52.5 percent of the vote, enough to ensure there will not be a run-off and that President Erdogan will continue to lead Turkey. This is with 98 percent of ballot boxes opened.

His nearest rival is Muharrem Ince of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) with around 30.8 percent, Anadolu Agency said.

Trailing them were Meral Aksener of the nationalist Iyi (Good) Party with 7.4 percent and Selahattin Demirtas of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) with 8.2 percent.

In the parliamentary election, a "People Alliance" of Erdogan's governing AK Party and the nationalist MHP is leading with about 53 percent, with 98 percent of the vote counted.

Turkish voters for the first time simultaneously cast ballots for both president and parliament in the polls called by Erdogan in April this year.

The president was looking for a first round knockout in the presidency and an overall majority in parliament for the AK Party, which has been in power for 15 years. It fell short of an overall majority, but an alliance forged with the nationalist MHP ahead of the election has secured them the necessary numbers in parliament.

Erdogan faced an energised opposition led by the CHP's Ince, who nevertheless fell well short of challenging the president and had hoped to force a second-round vote.

The elections usher in Turkey's shift to an executive presidential system, a move approved in a referendum last year.

Leaders of several countries have called and congratulated the Turkish President on his election success.

Turkey elections

Voting has officially ended and millions of Turkish people have cast their ballots in a historic vote that brings in a new executive presidential system.

Polling started at 0500 GMT and ended at 1400 GMT. More than 56 registered million voters chose from six presidential candidates and picked members of parliament at over 180,000 ballot boxes across Turkey.

The ballots of some 1.49 million Turkish expatriates, who voted between June 7 and 19, at 123 Turkish missions abroad have been posted to Turkey. These will be counted at the same time as the domestic ones.

Balloting at customs gates that began on June 7 also ends today.

The results are expected to be announced in the next few hours. Media outlets will only be releasing official results issued by the Supreme Election Council.

Egypt emergency

Egypt's parliament approved on Sunday the extension of a nationwide state of emergency for three months, starting from July 14.

Egypt imposed the emergency after two church bombings killed at least 45 people in 2017. It was last extended in April.

Egypt faces a Daesh insurgency in the remote North Sinai region that has killed hundreds of soldiers and policemen in recent years. Civilians have also been targeted in recent attacks.

US migrants

The US Department of Homeland Security has released a fact sheet stating that the 2,053 minors separated from their parents at the border are being looked after in its facilities.

President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his “zero tolerance” policy on Wednesday following a wave of outrage at home and abroad.

The Trump administration has also called for the expanded use of family detention for immigrant parents and children. Immigration officials have signalled that they may seek up to 15,000 beds to detain families.

The proposed expansion also comes as the Pentagon is drawing up plans to house as many as 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children on military bases.

Some 9,000 immigrants, including more than 2,300 children, travelling in family groups have been caught on the border in each of the last three months, according to federal authorities.

EU mini summit

The leaders of Germany, France and about a dozen other European Union nations are converging on Brussels for informal talks on migration, ahead of a EU summit that starts next Thursday.

As Chancellor Angela Merkel faces criticism at home for her handling of the migrant crisis, she’s seeking to get EU leaders to forge a joint approach to it.

The EU is divided over who’s responsible for new arrivals, how long they should host them for, and what help can be given to the hardest hit countries, such as Italy and Greece.

Women drivers in KSA

And finally,

Women in Saudi Arabia took to the roads at midnight on Sunday, bringing an end to the world's last ban on female drivers.

The much-trumpeted move, ordered last September by King Salman, is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plan to modernise the conservative country. But the recent jailing of female activists who campaigned for driving rights has marred the news.

The move has freed women from being dependant on drivers or male relatives.

Saudi national Aseel Al Hamad drove a Renault Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit as the kingdom declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport.

Turkey elections

Voting has officially ended and millions of Turkish people have cast their ballots in a historic vote that brings in a new executive presidential system.

Polling started at 0500 GMT and ended at 1400 GMT. More than 56 registered million voters chose from six presidential candidates and picked members of parliament at over 180,000 ballot boxes across Turkey.

The ballots of some 1.49 million Turkish expatriates, who voted between June 7 and 19, at 123 Turkish missions abroad have been posted to Turkey. These will be counted at the same time as the domestic ones.

Balloting at customs gates that began on June 7 also ends today.

The results are expected to be announced in the next few hours. Media outlets will only be releasing official results issued by the Supreme Election Council.

Egypt emergency

Egypt's parliament approved on Sunday the extension of a nationwide state of emergency for three months, starting from July 14.

Egypt imposed the emergency after two church bombings killed at least 45 people in 2017. It was last extended in April.

Egypt faces a Daesh insurgency in the remote North Sinai region that has killed hundreds of soldiers and policemen in recent years. Civilians have also been targeted in recent attacks.

US migrants

The US Department of Homeland Security has released a fact sheet stating that the 2,053 minors separated from their parents at the border are being looked after in its facilities.

President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his “zero tolerance” policy on Wednesday following a wave of outrage at home and abroad.

The Trump administration has also called for the expanded use of family detention for immigrant parents and children. Immigration officials have signalled that they may seek up to 15,000 beds to detain families.

The proposed expansion also comes as the Pentagon is drawing up plans to house as many as 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children on military bases.

Some 9,000 immigrants, including more than 2,300 children, travelling in family groups have been caught on the border in each of the last three months, according to federal authorities.

EU mini summit

The leaders of Germany, France and about a dozen other European Union nations are converging on Brussels for informal talks on migration, ahead of a EU summit that starts next Thursday.

As Chancellor Angela Merkel faces criticism at home for her handling of the migrant crisis, she’s seeking to get EU leaders to forge a joint approach to it.

The EU is divided over who’s responsible for new arrivals, how long they should host them for, and what help can be given to the hardest hit countries, such as Italy and Greece.

Women drivers in KSA

And finally,

Women in Saudi Arabia took to the roads at midnight on Sunday, bringing an end to the world's last ban on female drivers.

The much-trumpeted move, ordered last September by King Salman, is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plan to modernise the conservative country. But the recent jailing of female activists who campaigned for driving rights has marred the news.

The move has freed women from being dependant on drivers or male relatives.

Saudi national Aseel Al Hamad drove a Renault Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit as the kingdom declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport.

Trump immigration

The US is asking its military to prepare beds for up to 20,000 immigrant children.

The request points towards a continuation of President Donald Trump's zero-tolerance policy on immigration.

A day after signing an executive order to stop minors being separated from their parents, First Lady Melania Trump visited Texas to meet some of the 2,300 children who’ve been detained since early May.

But her visit became a point of contention after she wore a casual green jacket with an inscription on the back, which read, "I really don't care, do you?"

It raised questions over who the message was intended for.

EU tariffs

The EU will today begin imposing a 25 percent retaliatory tariff on certain US imports.

Brussels imposed the duties in a tit-for-tat response to the US decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminium exports.

The list includes $3.2 billion dollars worth of US goods such as cosmetics, agricultural and steel products and motorcycles.

EU leaders have tried to reach a compromise with Trump, but with significant trade deficits with the rest of the world, the US president believes he can win any potential trade war.

Indonesian cleric

Radical Indonesian cleric Aman Abdurrahman has been sentenced to death for orchestrating the 2016 suicide attacks in Jakarta

Abdurrahman heads a local extremist network and is also the de facto head of Daesh in Indonesia.

Prosecutors say he planned the attacks on a Starbucks cafe in Jakarta from prison where he’s currently serving a terror-related sentence.

Abdurrahman was also recruiting for Daesh from prison.

Koreans reunited

North and South Korean officials are meeting to discuss the next reunion of families separated by the Korean War.

The recent thaw in relations between the neighbours has raised hopes for many waiting to see long lost relatives, but for some, time is running out.

There are around 57,000 South Koreans waiting to be reunited with their families in the North.

More than 60 percent of them are over the age of 80.

Since 1985, there have only been 21 face-to-face family reunions.

World Cup

And finally,

Football titans Argentina suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Croatia, pushing Jorge Sampaoli’s side to the brink of an early exit.

In the days other fixtures, a struggling French team beat Peru 1-0 and Denmark and Australia drew 1-1.

Today’s fixtures will see Brazil face Costa Rica, Nigeria against Iceland and Serbia versus Switzerland.

Trump immigration

The US is asking its military to prepare beds for up to 20,000 immigrant children.

The request points towards a continuation of President Donald Trump's zero-tolerance policy on immigration.

A day after signing an executive order to stop minors being separated from their parents, First Lady Melania Trump visited Texas to meet some of the 2,300 children who’ve been detained since early May.

But her visit became a point of contention after she wore a casual green jacket with an inscription on the back, which read, "I really don't care, do you?"

It raised questions over who the message was intended for.

EU tariffs

The EU will today begin imposing a 25 percent retaliatory tariff on certain US imports.

Brussels imposed the duties in a tit-for-tat response to the US decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminium exports.

The list includes $3.2 billion dollars worth of US goods such as cosmetics, agricultural and steel products and motorcycles.

EU leaders have tried to reach a compromise with Trump, but with significant trade deficits with the rest of the world, the US president believes he can win any potential trade war.

Indonesian cleric

Radical Indonesian cleric Aman Abdurrahman has been sentenced to death for orchestrating the 2016 suicide attacks in Jakarta

Abdurrahman heads a local extremist network and is also the de facto head of Daesh in Indonesia.

Prosecutors say he planned the attacks on a Starbucks cafe in Jakarta from prison where he’s currently serving a terror-related sentence.

Abdurrahman was also recruiting for Daesh from prison.

Koreans reunited

North and South Korean officials are meeting to discuss the next reunion of families separated by the Korean War.

The recent thaw in relations between the neighbours has raised hopes for many waiting to see long lost relatives, but for some, time is running out.

There are around 57,000 South Koreans waiting to be reunited with their families in the North.

More than 60 percent of them are over the age of 80.

Since 1985, there have only been 21 face-to-face family reunions.

World Cup

And finally,

Football titans Argentina suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Croatia, pushing Jorge Sampaoli’s side to the brink of an early exit.

In the days other fixtures, a struggling French team beat Peru 1-0 and Denmark and Australia drew 1-1.

Today’s fixtures will see Brazil face Costa Rica, Nigeria against Iceland and Serbia versus Switzerland.

Trump backdown

US President Donald Trump has backed down on separating families trying to enter the United States without valid papers, including those seeking asylum.

He signed an executive order that will end the isolated detention of children amid an outcry from all sides.

But his supporters are standing firm, and say he is just trying to protect the country, going into midterm elections in November.

Hudaida

Fears of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen's port city of Hudaida are growing as fighting spills into residential districts.

A Saudi-led coalition seized control of the airport on Wednesday, driving out Houthi rebels.

The Iran-backed rebels are fighting to keep control of the city, the country's main port and a lifeline for millions of Yemenis.

South Sudan

South Sudan's warring leaders are meeting face-to-face for the first time in almost two years to try to end a five-year civil war.

President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar shook hands on Wednesday in neighbouring Ethiopia.

The East African regional bloc is mediating the talks to try to end a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and created Africa's largest refugee crisis in more than two decades.

Indonesia ferry

The death toll from Monday's ferry disaster in Indonesia could top 200, with 190 people still missing after the overcrowded ferry sank early Monday evening.

The disaster could be Indonesia's worst sinking in more than a decade, unless more survivors are found. That seems to be unlikely.

Internet copyright

And finally,

Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech giants could face more curbs on their power after a European Parliament committee voted in favour of tougher copyright rules.

The European Commission called for the changes two years ago, and they have some way to go before they become law.

If passed, the new law would force online platforms to share revenue with publishers and make them responsible for copyright infringement on the internet.

Copyright holders have welcomed the move, but critics say it could break the internet in Europe.

Trump backdown

US President Donald Trump has backed down on separating families trying to enter the United States without valid papers, including those seeking asylum.

He signed an executive order that will end the isolated detention of children amid an outcry from all sides.

But his supporters are standing firm, and say he is just trying to protect the country, going into midterm elections in November.

Hudaida

Fears of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen's port city of Hudaida are growing as fighting spills into residential districts.

A Saudi-led coalition seized control of the airport on Wednesday, driving out Houthi rebels.

The Iran-backed rebels are fighting to keep control of the city, the country's main port and a lifeline for millions of Yemenis.

South Sudan

South Sudan's warring leaders are meeting face-to-face for the first time in almost two years to try to end a five-year civil war.

President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar shook hands on Wednesday in neighbouring Ethiopia.

The East African regional bloc is mediating the talks to try to end a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and created Africa's largest refugee crisis in more than two decades.

Indonesia ferry

The death toll from Monday's ferry disaster in Indonesia could top 200, with 190 people still missing after the overcrowded ferry sank early Monday evening.

The disaster could be Indonesia's worst sinking in more than a decade, unless more survivors are found. That seems to be unlikely.

Internet copyright

And finally,

Google, Facebook, Microsoft and other tech giants could face more curbs on their power after a European Parliament committee voted in favour of tougher copyright rules.

The European Commission called for the changes two years ago, and they have some way to go before they become law.

If passed, the new law would force online platforms to share revenue with publishers and make them responsible for copyright infringement on the internet.

Copyright holders have welcomed the move, but critics say it could break the internet in Europe.

Assault on Gaza

Israeli warplanes struck Hamas positions in Gaza after what it said were rocket, kite and balloon attacks.

Tensions have been high in the region after Palestininians started demanding the right to return home in what is Israel today.

Israeli forces, mainly snipers, have killed over 120 protesters in the demonstrations since late March.

Hudaida

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it has seized control of Hudaida airport and continues to attack pockets of Houthi resistance nearby.

The battle for the airport is part of a larger struggle for control of Hudaida.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels are dug into the city, the sole port under their control, and a lifeline for millions of people in war-torn Yemen.

Hostage children

Sources close to US President Donald Trump say he sees his immigration policy as a winner with voters ahead of midterm elections in November.

Currently, the administration is under fire from critics for separating children and parents at the US border with Mexico.

Trump says he's willing to end that and sign a bill that builds a wall between the two countries, and otherwise slows down immigration.

His critics say the president is effectively holding children hostage to get his way on the issue.

World Refugee Day

Among the people being turned away at the US border are victims seeking asylum.

It's worth remembering today, World Refugee Day. Those seeking asylum in the United States are just some of the 69 million people worldwide who have fled war, violence and persecution.

Turkey is the country sheltering most refugees, 3.5 million, mostly Syrians, who have fled the war there.

World Cup

And finally,

They're the second bottom-ranked team. But hosts Russia are almost through to the round of 16 in the football World Cup.

It's an improbable position for a team most said didn't have a chance. But Russian fans are celebrating after a 3-1 win over Egypt, following their 5-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia.

So now the only question is, if the odds go in Russia's favour, how far can the host team go?

Assault on Gaza

Israeli warplanes struck Hamas positions in Gaza after what it said were rocket, kite and balloon attacks.

Tensions have been high in the region after Palestininians started demanding the right to return home in what is Israel today.

Israeli forces, mainly snipers, have killed over 120 protesters in the demonstrations since late March.

Hudaida

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it has seized control of Hudaida airport and continues to attack pockets of Houthi resistance nearby.

The battle for the airport is part of a larger struggle for control of Hudaida.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels are dug into the city, the sole port under their control, and a lifeline for millions of people in war-torn Yemen.

Hostage children

Sources close to US President Donald Trump say he sees his immigration policy as a winner with voters ahead of midterm elections in November.

Currently, the administration is under fire from critics for separating children and parents at the US border with Mexico.

Trump says he's willing to end that and sign a bill that builds a wall between the two countries, and otherwise slows down immigration.

His critics say the president is effectively holding children hostage to get his way on the issue.

World Refugee Day

Among the people being turned away at the US border are victims seeking asylum.

It's worth remembering today, World Refugee Day. Those seeking asylum in the United States are just some of the 69 million people worldwide who have fled war, violence and persecution.

Turkey is the country sheltering most refugees, 3.5 million, mostly Syrians, who have fled the war there.

World Cup

And finally,

They're the second bottom-ranked team. But hosts Russia are almost through to the round of 16 in the football World Cup.

It's an improbable position for a team most said didn't have a chance. But Russian fans are celebrating after a 3-1 win over Egypt, following their 5-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia.

So now the only question is, if the odds go in Russia's favour, how far can the host team go?