<h1>Istanbul mayor arrested on corruption and terror charges amid crackdown on dissent in Turkiye; protests and criticism follow.</h1> Turkish police arrested the mayor of Istanbul, a prominent opposition leader and rival to President Erdogan, along with several others, over alleged corruption and terror links. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Turkiye. The mayor is accused of extortion, money laundering, and ties to the PKK, a designated terrorist organization. The arrests have sparked criticism from international figures, including Germany, and led to protests and market instability. The mayor's party, CHP, plans to proceed with its primary despite the arrests, and the mayor vows to continue his political fight.