A coordinated operation by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Turkish police has led to the arrest of six individuals suspected of working for an Iranian spy network. The operation, spanning five provinces and centered in Istanbul, targeted a cell allegedly involved......
Turkey has reiterated its desire to normalize relations with Armenia as quickly as possible, signaling renewed momentum in a long and complex diplomatic process in the South Caucasus. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara aims to avoid unnecessary......
Turkey has called for diplomatic dialogue to help resolve the ongoing crisis in Iran, where mass protests have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, according to human rights organizations. Speaking in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that the situation should be addressed......
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Tehran after a temporary suspension that had been in place since the previous week, marking a cautious return of air links between Turkey and Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. According to airport and airline information, at least one flight departed from Istanbul......
Turkish Airlines has cancelled all five of its scheduled flights from Istanbul to Tehran on Friday, amid ongoing protests in Iran linked to rising living costs, according to information published on the Istanbul Airport mobile application. The airport data also showed that five additional flights operated......
Istanbul, January 7, 2026 – After the disappointment surrounding COP30 in Brazil, climate experts believe that Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 in 2026 could represent a decisive opportunity to reinvigorate stalled global climate action, provided Ankara strengthens its domestic climate commitments. Held......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to make an official visit to Portugal on Monday, where he will hold high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. According to sources within Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry, Fidan will meet with his Portuguese......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, calling the move “illegitimate and unacceptable” and warning of its potential consequences for regional stability. Speaking at a joint press conference in Istanbul alongside Somali......
Seven Turkish police officers were injured during a security operation targeting suspected ISIL fighters in northwestern Türkiye, according to local media reports. The incident occurred during a raid on a residence in Yalova province, south of Istanbul, when an exchange of gunfire reportedly took......
Turkish authorities have detained 115 individuals suspected of being members of the Islamic State (ISIS), reportedly planning attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office announced. Police intelligence indicated that the suspects were specifically......
Turkey is hosting on Monday, in Istanbul, the foreign ministers of several Muslim countries in an initiative aimed at shaping the future of Gaza, as the fragile truce remains in effect and the humanitarian situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. Attending the meeting are......
Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan aimed at reaching a ceasefire are expected to “probably resume” in Istanbul after collapsing on Wednesday, a Pakistani security source told AFP. The negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, began last Saturday in Istanbul and were......
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Turkey late Monday, rattling cities such as İstanbul and İzmir, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake, which occurred at 10:48 p.m. local time (1948 GMT), was centered near the hillside town of Sındırgı, where reports......
