News in brief
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
Türkiye has welcomed the recent ceasefire and full integration agreement in Syria, describing it as a major milestone toward achieving long-term stability and reducing security threats in the region. According to Turkish officials, the agreement represents progress toward the creation of a region......
New Zealand has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and relocated its consular operations to Ankara, Turkey, citing growing security concerns linked to escalating unrest in Iran, officials in Wellington announced on Friday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all New......
Turkey has reiterated its desire to normalize relations with Armenia as quickly as possible, signaling renewed momentum in a long and complex diplomatic process in the South Caucasus. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara aims to avoid unnecessary......
Turkey has called for diplomatic dialogue to help resolve the ongoing crisis in Iran, where mass protests have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, according to human rights organizations. Speaking in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that the situation should be addressed......
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Tehran after a temporary suspension that had been in place since the previous week, marking a cautious return of air links between Turkey and Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. According to airport and airline information, at least one flight departed from Istanbul......
Iranian authorities have for the first time acknowledged the scale of the deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, confirming that around 2,000 people were killed during two weeks of unrest. The admission comes as former United States president Donald Trump signals he is prepared to use military force......
Türkiye reaffirmed its “strong support” for Somalia on Saturday and firmly rejected Israel’s recent recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. The statement came during the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation......
One person has died and seven others are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat early Saturday in the Aegean Sea off the western coast of Turkey, Turkish coast guard officials said. According to an official statement, the inflatable boat began taking on water before dawn near the coastal......
