Egypt and Turkey sign $350 million defense deal for drones and weapons

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed a major military cooperation framework on Wednesday in Cairo, marking a strategic thaw between the regional powers after over a decade of strained ties. Announced following the second meeting of the Egypt-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council......

Two arrested in Istanbul for alleged spying on behalf of Israel

Turkish authorities have arrested two individuals in Istanbul on suspicion of spying for Israeli intelligence, according to state-run media reports on Friday. The case reportedly involves activities spanning more than a decade. The suspects, including a Turkish businessman and an accomplice of Palestinian origin, are alleged to have been......

Türkiye seen as a vital partner for Canada, says Carney

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 alliance and contributes significantly......

Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision

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 trafficker. He is set to appear before......

President Erdoğan presents Türkiye’s electric car Togg to Egypt’s president Sisi

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 took place on Wednesday following......

Van avalanche tragedy that claimed 42 lives remembered six years on

Residents of Van, eastern Türkiye, are commemorating the devastating avalanche disaster of February 2020, as memories of one of the country’s deadliest natural tragedies resurface six years later. The disaster struck the Karabet Pass, a high-altitude section of the Van–Bahçesaray road known for its steep slopes and......

Türkiye reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity and humanitarian relief

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 Ankara’s backing of regional and......

Deadly collision off Greece highlights migrant route dangers

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 were all migrants traveling in a small......

Former Iranian leaders publicly break with regime over protest crackdown

Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have expectations, and we must address them with......

Turkish President Erdoğan appoints two deputy central bank governors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed two new deputy governors to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The appointments include Fatma Özkul, who previously served as a member of the bank's monetary policy committee, and Gazi İshak Kara,......

Top countries dominate global fig production in 2025

Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating $337 million in revenue despite challenges......

Türkiye expresses condolences over deadly landslide in DR Congo

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, Ankara conveyed sympathy to the families......

Turkey bus accident kills eight, injures 26

A passenger bus traveling overnight from Tekirdağ veered off the road early Sunday in Antalya, a popular coastal tourist destination in southern Türkiye, resulting in eight deaths and 26 injuries, local authorities reported. Hulusi Şahin, the provincial governor, confirmed the casualties and stated that the injured were transported......

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