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Turkish authorities have arrested 119 people suspected of links to the Islamic State group (IS, also known as Daesh) during a nationwide security operation, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The operation was carried out by the Turkish gendarmerie across 30 provinces, including major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Adana,......
Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha,......
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeastern Türkiye on Saturday morning, with tremors felt across several neighboring provinces but no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. According to Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake occurred at 06:20 local time in the district of Battalgazi, located......
Turkey’s ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has said preparations are underway for the possible creation of a new political party, as he awaits the outcome of legal proceedings challenging his removal from the leadership of the country’s main opposition movement. Ozel said any official decision would depend on the conclusion......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed his condolences following the death of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising the late leader's contribution to strengthening relations between Türkiye and Qatar as well as his efforts to promote regional stability. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar......
Turkey is continuing to evaluate whether to join the newly proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational initiative spearheaded by Canada to strengthen defence financing and security cooperation among partner countries. Defence ministry sources said Ankara has not yet reached a final decision on participation, despite......
Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), is facing renewed pressure after authorities carried out a series of arrests in Ankara, targeting officials and individuals linked to a district governed by the social democratic movement. At least 27 people were detained during early morning operations in Çankaya,......
Turkey has intensified its campaign to reduce the country's high rate of caesarean deliveries, with health authorities reportedly imposing sanctions on around one hundred obstetricians and gynaecologists as part of a broader effort to reshape maternity care. The measures, introduced by the Ministry of Health, have sparked criticism from......
Turkey said it expects rapid progress toward the removal of remaining US sanctions and the revival of its ambition to acquire F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with Washington following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two NATO allies. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Ankara......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the current status of the ceasefire amid renewed regional tensions. According to sources from Türkiye's Foreign Ministry, the two ministers exchanged......
Turkey's imprisoned opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu was once again removed from the courtroom during a hearing in his corruption trial on Wednesday, intensifying concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms as the high-profile proceedings continue. According to reports from Turkish media covering the trial, the presiding......
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the possibility of supplying F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during meetings with Israeli leaders on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential arms agreement is considered highly sensitive because of its possible impact on regional military balances and......
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......
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