Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Türkiye as a key strategic partner for Canada, underlining its importance within NATO and its role in a geopolitically sensitive region. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Carney emphasized that Ankara plays a crucial role in the transatlantic......
A Moroccan man has been arrested on the Greek island of Chios following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a Greek Coast Guard vessel, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Greek port police reported the arrest on Thursday. The 31-year-old suspect was identified by Afghan survivors as a human......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has offered Türkiye’s domestically produced electric vehicle, Togg, as a symbolic gift to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during an official visit to Cairo, highlighting a renewed phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. The presentation......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its strong support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Onal, highlighted......
At least 15 people have died after a Greek coastguard patrol vessel collided with a boat carrying migrants near the island of Chios, authorities said on Tuesday, reviving concerns over the dangers faced by people attempting to cross the eastern Mediterranean. According to regional officials, the victims......
Türkiye expressed its deep condolences on Sunday following a deadly landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the tragedy one of the most severe mining disasters in recent history. In an official statement,......
Türkiye strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Saturday, following clashes that left dozens dead. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as “treacherous” and expressed condolences to the families of the......
Turkey will not join the bilateral defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a source close to the Saudi military confirmed to AFP on Saturday. This follows statements in mid-January from the Turkish foreign minister suggesting that Ankara was negotiating to join the pact. Speculation had......
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in a bid to help defuse growing tensions between Tehran and Washington. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, as regional stability faces renewed strain amid heightened military......
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, focusing on recent political and security developments in Syria as well as ongoing efforts related to the Gaza peace process, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. During......
Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh in Saint Petersburg, marking their second meeting since the 2024 overthrow of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes amid Russia’s efforts to maintain its military foothold in Syria and growing......
Turkey’s new ultra-deepwater drillship, Yıldırım, has arrived at Filyos Port, ready to begin exploration and production operations in the Black Sea. The 228-meter vessel, built in South Korea, can drill up to 12,000 meters and accommodate 200 personnel. The ship transited the Bosphorus and......
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......
