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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......
France is reportedly showing greater openness to the potential export of the SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, marking a notable shift after years of political hesitation over such a transfer, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move could pave the way for deeper negotiations......
Türkiye is set to welcome NATO leaders for the first time in more than two decades, hosting a high-profile summit in Ankara that is expected to shape discussions on the alliance's future security priorities, defense spending and strategic cooperation. The gathering marks Türkiye's......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Middle East peace efforts risk failing without the involvement and support of regional powers, urging that Israel must not be allowed to derail diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime......
NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President......
NATO is undergoing a strategic adjustment rather than facing an institutional crisis, according to Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who said the alliance remains united despite evolving security challenges and ongoing debates over burden-sharing among member states. Speaking ahead of the NATO leaders'......
Thousands of people gathered in southeastern Turkey on Sunday to call for the release of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, as supporters argued that his freedom is essential to achieving a lasting peace between the Turkish state and the Kurdish movement. The......
Israel’s government has formally approved the recognition of the Armenian genocide, marking a significant policy shift that is expected to further strain already fragile relations with Turkey. The decision was adopted unanimously during a cabinet vote on Sunday, according to Israel’s foreign......
Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin held talks with Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of forces based in eastern Libya, during a meeting in Benghazi, according to security sources. The discussions focused on efforts to support stability and peace in Libya,......
Turkey is preparing to host a high-level parliamentary gathering of NATO member states in Istanbul later this month, reinforcing its role as an important venue for international dialogue on security and defense issues. The two-day summit will bring together parliamentary representatives from across......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of its National Salvation Day, reaffirming the strong political and cultural ties between the two nations. In a message shared on social media, Erdoğan marked June 15 as a significant national occasion......
Global agriculture is heading towards a historic grain harvest for the 2026-2027 campaign. According to the latest forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total grain production is expected to reach nearly 2.9 billion tons. Despite this achievement, global consumption is expected to......
Canada has described Türkiye as an “incredibly important strategic ally,” signaling a continued effort to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation within NATO and broader regional frameworks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Türkiye’s strategic......
