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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......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Senegal, with a focus on development, humanitarian support, and long-term partnerships across multiple sectors. Speaking at the conclusion of the sixth Türkiye–Senegal Joint Economic Commission meeting in Dakar, Family......
Eighteen migrants drowned on Wednesday after their inflatable boat capsized off the coast of Bodrum, in southwestern Turkey, Turkish coast guards reported. A rescue operation saved 21 migrants, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered, according to a coast guard statement. The authorities said the......
Turkish defense authorities on Friday clarified that there was no threat or emergency at the Incirlik air base in southern Türkiye, following widespread social media rumors of siren alerts. According to sources from the Turkish National Defense Ministry (MSB), posts circulating online claimed that......
Turkey is acting as an intermediary between Iran and the United States, facilitating messages to promote de-escalation and direct negotiations, Harun Armagan, vice chair of foreign affairs for President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, told Reuters on Wednesday. While details of the communications......
A military helicopter crash in Qatar has claimed the lives of seven individuals, including three Turkish nationals, according to Ministry of National Defense of Türkiye. The incident occurred during a training mission carried out under the framework of joint military cooperation between Türkiye......
A journalist working for the Turkish opposition newspaper Birgün has been arrested on charges of spreading “misleading information,” in a case that has renewed concerns about press freedom in Turkey. The reporter, İsmail Arı, was detained in the northern province of Tokat while traveling......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s firm stance against airspace violations and emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen national security. In a video message to citizens marking Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr), Erdogan highlighted the responsibility of the government......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone conversations on Friday with senior diplomats from Qatar and Azerbaijan to discuss evolving developments in the region and growing security concerns. According to diplomatic sources in Türkiye, Fidan spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister......
