Saudi Arabia has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding for the joint production of Türkiye’s Gökbey utility helicopter, marking the first overseas manufacturing agreement for the aircraft. The deal was concluded during the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh and brings together......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has underlined the importance of equal rights, freedoms and social inclusion for Syria’s Kurdish population, arguing that lasting stability in the war-torn country depends on inclusive governance and a shared sense of belonging among all citizens. Speaking......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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,......
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......
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......
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......
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, focusing on recent political and security developments in Syria as well as ongoing efforts related to the Gaza peace process, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. During......
