Saturday 13 June 2026 - 14:02
Relations between Turkey and Israel have entered a new phase of tension as senior leaders from both countries exchanged sharp accusations amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. The latest diplomatic confrontation highlights the deep divisions that continue to shape regional politics and security debates. Turkish President Recep Tayyip......
Turkey’s chemical exports recorded a sharp shift in May 2026, with Morocco rising to fourth place among the sector’s main destinations. The North African country moved ahead in the ranking behind Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, marking a significant change in trade flows. Export volumes to Morocco increased by more than 200......
Turkey’s main opposition party is facing renewed internal turmoil after members aligned with ousted leader Özgür Özel resigned from the party’s governing assembly, escalating a leadership crisis within the Republican People’s Party (CHP). According to statements from Özel’s office, a total of 28......
Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have resurfaced following Turkey’s criticism of a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus. The accord, aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regulating the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, has sparked a strong reaction from Ankara. Turkish......
Archaeologists have identified the oldest known evidence of the board game tāb, known in parts of North Africa as sīg, following the discovery of a carved game board at the medieval site of Walīla, the Arabic name for Volubilis near Meknes. The find was detailed in a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Libyan Studies and provides......
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across the border immediately affects Turkey’s......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye has stepped up preparations for the NATO summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8. Speaking during a parliamentary meeting in the capital, Erdogan said the government aims to make the gathering “a reference point in NATO’s history.” A major......
Sami Yusuf, an internationally known composer and performer, described sacred music as a bridge to a shared cultural and civilizational heritage during his participation in the 29th edition of a major festival of sacred world music held in Fes. He emphasized the role of traditional music in preserving meaning, memory, and spiritual values......
A deepening political dispute has emerged within Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as two rival figures claim leadership and announce separate meetings with party lawmakers on the same day. The crisis involves party leader Özgür Özel, who was elected in the party’s 2023 congress,......
A United Kingdom and France led coalition has completed operational plans for a multinational mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Allied governments plan to seek formal approval from United States President Donald Trump during the upcoming G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, scheduled for June 15 to 17 in France. The mission depends......
Turkish automotive supplier Arıkan Otomotiv is evaluating Morocco as a potential location for its first manufacturing facility outside Türkiye, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. The project remains under study, but it reflects the growing interest of global automotive suppliers in Morocco’s......
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, arrived in Istanbul on an unexpected diplomatic visit, where she is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The visit highlights the continuing relationship between the two countries and comes amid a period of political and economic transformation in Venezuela. Rodriguez......
Four Indian sailors who had been stranded aboard a cargo vessel off the coast of Istanbul for nearly ten months have finally been allowed to leave the ship, bringing an end to a long period of uncertainty and hardship. The crew members had remained on board since August after legal and operational complications affected the vessel. Under......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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