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Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Morocco is reinforcing its military and industrial cooperation with Turkey as part of its strategy to enhance technological autonomy and strengthen its defense capabilities. This dynamic was highlighted by a recent visit to Morocco by a Turkish delegation from Emtekno......
The body of Libyan army chief Mohammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, along with those of his advisers killed in a plane crash near Ankara, will be repatriated on Saturday, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced. The Falcon 50 aircraft carrying General Al-Haddad, four of his advisers, and three crew members......
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......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its support for ongoing efforts to advance the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a recent phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. According to official sources, President Erdogan emphasized that Ankara......
The Libyan army’s chief of staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, was killed on Tuesday evening in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkish authorities confirmed. All eight people on board the aircraft, including several senior advisers and crew members, lost their lives in the accident. Turkish......
A drone of unidentified origin has been found crashed in a rural area of northwestern Turkey, marking the second such discovery in less than 24 hours and the third reported incident since the beginning of the week, according to Turkish media. The unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly located in an......
Turkmenistan hosted an exceptional gathering of foreign leaders on Friday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s officially recognized doctrine of “permanent......
The United States and Turkey have reopened discussions over Ankara’s potential return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, according to remarks made Wednesday by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey. The talks mark the most significant diplomatic engagement on the issue since Washington removed Turkey from......
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is preparing to take full control of Smartwings Group, the largest airline operator in Czechia and the parent company of the national carrier Czech Airlines (ČSA), according to information confirmed by both companies on Monday. The acquisition process officially......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan encouraged his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro to maintain open communication with the United States during a phone call on Saturday, amid rising tensions and uncertainty over potential U.S. military actions in the Caribbean. According to a statement......
Turkey has summoned both the Ukrainian ambassador and Russia’s acting chargé d’affaires to express concern over a recent rise in attacks on vessels linked to Russia within Turkey’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Black Sea. The move reflects Ankara’s growing alarm......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), scheduled for December 4–5 in Vienna. The gathering will be hosted by Finland, the OSCE chair for 2025. During the meeting, Fidan......
A growing wave of protests by Greek farmers led to the temporary closure of the Bahcekoy (Kipi) Border Gate to heavy vehicles late Tuesday, disrupting transport between Greece and Türkiye. The blockade is part of a broader national mobilization against rising production costs and mounting frustrations......
