Two dead, including a child, in migrant boat sinking in the Aegean Sea

A woman and a young boy were found dead off the Greek island of Ikaria in the northern Aegean Sea following the sinking of a boat carrying more than 50 migrants, authorities reported Sunday. Fifty migrants were rescued and are being assisted by local authorities, while three others remain missing, a coast guard spokesperson said. A search......

Pro-Kurdish party calls for immediate lifting of Kobané siege

Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party called on Saturday for the immediate lifting of the siege imposed on the Syrian city of Kobané, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster in the predominantly Kurdish town near the Turkish border. According to the party, the situation in Kobané has deteriorated sharply, evolving from......

Fitch upgrades Türkiye outlook to positive, affirms BB- rating

Fitch Ratings revised Türkiye’s outlook to positive on Friday while maintaining its long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at BB-. The move reflects a faster-than-expected improvement in the country’s external buffers, signaling enhanced financial stability. The international rating agency highlighted a rise in......

Israel's ambiguous goals for Gaza amid stalled reconstruction efforts

Israel's prolonged military campaign in Gaza has devastated the enclave, demolishing most homes and infrastructure while claiming over 70,000 Palestinian lives. The population now grapples with severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter as winter intensifies their plight. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing an International......

Türkiye’s international reserves surpass $200 billion for the first time

Türkiye has reached a historic milestone as its international reserves exceeded the $200 billion mark for the first time, according to data released by the country’s central bank. As of January 16, total official reserves stood at approximately $205.2 billion, reflecting a weekly increase of more than 4%. This rise represents a......

Libyan army chief of staff’s plane did not explode midair, report says

The private aircraft carrying Libya’s chief of staff, which crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara in late December, did not explode while in flight, according to a preliminary investigation cited by Turkey’s state news agency. Initial findings released by the Ankara prosecutor’s office indicate that the Falcon 50 aircraft......

Missing Russian swimmer identified after body found in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have confirmed that a body recovered from the sea in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district belongs to a Russian swimmer who had been missing for several months. The identification brings closure to a case that began during a high-profile international sporting event in the city. The deceased was identified as a participant......

Erdoğan affirms full support for a united and independent Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed strong support for Syria’s sovereignty and unity during the AK Party Parliamentary Group Meeting on Tuesday. Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey backs the Syrian government in its efforts to integrate territories currently controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG). Erdoğan criticized......

ASELSAN HTRS 100 radar enhances safety at Damascus airport

The ASELSAN HTRS 100 radar system has been deployed at Damascus International Airport to significantly improve air traffic safety. The installation was confirmed by Turkey’s Embassy in Damascus and Ambassador Nuh Yılmaz following a site visit. The HTRS 100 provides high-precision detection and tracking of all aircraft near the airport.......

Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s proposed “peace council” on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to participate in the so-called “Peace Council,” a new body linked to Washington’s latest initiative for the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday. According to the statement, the council forms part of......

1,500 ISIS prisoners escape Syrian facility as ceasefire collapses

Around 1,500 Islamic State fighters broke out of the Shaddadi prison in northeastern Syria on Monday, according to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, just as a fragile ceasefire between Kurdish fighters and the Damascus government crumbled a day after its announcement. FDS spokesperson Farhad Shami told the Kurdish outlet Rudaw that......

Syria and Turkey pledge coordination after Damascus-SDF truce deal

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Sunday, committing to closer coordination following the announcement of a comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces. This high-level dialogue signals a possible realignment......

Türkiye to host IAC 2026, highlighting national space program and global achievements

Türkiye will host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026 from October 5–9 in Antalya, showcasing its National Space Program and recent achievements in manned missions, satellite production, and spaceport development. Over 10,000 experts, entrepreneurs, and academics from around the world are expected to attend. Following......

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