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Four Indian sailors who had been stranded aboard a cargo vessel off the coast of Istanbul for nearly ten months have finally been allowed to leave the ship, bringing an end to a long period of uncertainty and hardship. The crew members had remained on board since August after legal and operational complications......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Indonesia on June 3 as part of ongoing efforts to deepen strategic relations between the two countries. The visit is expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation, strengthening economic partnerships, and addressing major regional and......
World-renowned rapper and producer Kanye West performed in Istanbul for the first time, attracting an audience of approximately 118,000 people in one of the largest music events of the year. The concert, held at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, brought together fans from across......
Türkiye has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting a passenger train in Pakistan, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and reaffirming its solidarity with the Pakistani people. In an official statement issued on Sunday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry described the incident......
Ten Turkish nationals suspected of links to the Islamic State group have been arrested in Syria during a joint intelligence operation involving Turkish and Syrian security services, according to Turkish state media reports. The individuals were subject to Interpol Red Notices and were located as part......
The Turkish diaspora continues to play an important role in expanding Türkiye’s international presence and influence, according to Turkish officials during the 43rd Turkish Day Parade in the United States. Speaking at the annual celebration in New York City, Turkish Ambassador Sedat Önal......
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the growing geopolitical and economic importance of the Caspian-transit East-West Middle Corridor during an official visit to Kazakhstan, describing the route as a modern version of the historic Silk Road connecting Asia and Europe. Speaking at meetings in Astana alongside......
Turkey and Armenia have taken a new step toward normalizing relations by allowing the establishment of direct commercial exchanges, even though trade will still transit through third countries due to the absence of an open shared border. The decision marks an important development in the gradual rapprochement......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ongoing geopolitical developments are reinforcing the strategic importance of stronger ties between Türkiye and the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized......
A passenger aircraft operated by Turkish Airlines caught fire during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, prompting emergency intervention from airport authorities. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members. According to Nepalese aviation officials, the incident involved......
Maritime traffic in the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions on Sunday after a cargo ship experienced a technical failure near the coastal area of Beşiktaş. According to Türkiye’s General Directorate of Coastal Safety, the 185-meter dry cargo vessel Zaltron, which......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to create a “fait accompli” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, in southern Turkey, Fidan claimed that Israel is taking......
Turkey has raised concerns over the potential consequences of a reduced United States role in Europe’s security framework, warning that such a shift could destabilize the region if not carefully managed. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Hakan Fidan emphasized that discussions are ongoing......
