Six Dead, 53 Injured In Istanbul Explosion(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least six have died and 53 injured in an explosion that rocked the popular Istiklal street in Istanbul on Sunday, Turkey President Recep Erdogan said. He said the explosion was caused by a bomb attack, Al Jazeera is reporting. Mr Erdogan described the explosion as a “treacherous attack” adding that its perpetrators would be punished. UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in a tweet noted that his thoughts are with those affected by the Istanbul blast. The UK stands in solidarity with Türkiye against this unjustified act of violence,” he said, while asking British nationals to remain vigilant and follow official travel advice.