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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 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......
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......
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 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,......
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 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......
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......
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 victims. In an official statement posted......
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 been growing about the possibility of a......
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 posturing in the Gulf. This marks......
Turkey’s unemployment rate fell to a historic low of 7.7% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since official data tracking began in 2005, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The decline represents a sharp improvement compared with November, when unemployment stood at 8.5%. The total number......
A minor earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale was recorded early Thursday morning off the coast of Damour, south of Beirut, according to Lebanon’s National Center for Geophysics. The tremor occurred at 6:34 a.m. local time and was located offshore near the Chouf region. No injuries or material damage were reported, and the quake......
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