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Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to broaden the mission of their joint Black Sea mine-clearing force, adding new responsibilities aimed at protecting vital maritime infrastructure. The decision, announced during the NATO summit, reflects growing security concerns in the Black Sea region, where naval activity and wartime risks have......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged NATO members to remove restrictions affecting defence cooperation between allies, arguing that greater industrial integration is essential to strengthening the alliance’s security capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara on Wednesday, Erdogan called......
Canada has secured the backing of nine countries for the creation of a new multilateral financial institution dedicated to strengthening defence and security capabilities, marking a significant step toward expanding long-term investment in allied resilience. Announced during the NATO Summit in Ankara, the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit,......
HSBC has launched a strategic review of its retail and domestic corporate banking operations in Turkey, as the British banking group continues efforts to simplify its global structure and focus on markets where it sees stronger growth potential. The lender said on Tuesday that it is evaluating all options for HSBC Türkiye’s retail......
Canada and Turkey have officially started negotiations toward a new free trade agreement, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The launch of the talks was announced on Tuesday by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following a recent agreement between Ottawa and Ankara to explore......
Turkish authorities have stepped up security operations and detained additional journalists and activists ahead of this week's NATO Summit in Ankara, prompting renewed concerns over civil liberties as world leaders prepare to gather in the capital. The latest arrests come amid an extensive security deployment surrounding the high-profile......
France is reportedly showing greater openness to the potential export of the SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, marking a notable shift after years of political hesitation over such a transfer, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move could pave the way for deeper negotiations between Paris, Rome and Ankara over the......
Türkiye is set to welcome NATO leaders for the first time in more than two decades, hosting a high-profile summit in Ankara that is expected to shape discussions on the alliance's future security priorities, defense spending and strategic cooperation. The gathering marks Türkiye's first time hosting a NATO Summit since the......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Middle East peace efforts risk failing without the involvement and support of regional powers, urging that Israel must not be allowed to derail diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Erdogan emphasized......
NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of 31 other......
NATO is undergoing a strategic adjustment rather than facing an institutional crisis, according to Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who said the alliance remains united despite evolving security challenges and ongoing debates over burden-sharing among member states. Speaking ahead of the NATO leaders' summit scheduled to take place......
Turkey is urging Islamic countries to strengthen economic integration and expand cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial production in order to increase their collective share of the global economy. Speaking at a gala dinner held during Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development meetings in Ankara, Turkish Vice President Cevdet......
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