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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......
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday, in a meeting reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. The official ceremony took place at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, where the two leaders later......
Turkish Airlines has announced the extension of its suspension of flights to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport until May 31, citing ongoing regional challenges affecting air travel. The airline had initially planned to resume operations at the beginning of May, but the timeline has now been......
Several people, including students, were injured on Tuesday after gunfire broke out at a high school in the province of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey, according to local media reports. The incident caused panic inside the school, where students and staff were present at the time of the shooting.......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately......
