NATO Leaders head to Ankara seeking unity as defence spending takes center stage

NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of 31 other......

Turkey says NATO is adapting to new security realities ahead of alliance summit

NATO is undergoing a strategic adjustment rather than facing an institutional crisis, according to Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler, who said the alliance remains united despite evolving security challenges and ongoing debates over burden-sharing among member states. Speaking ahead of the NATO leaders' summit scheduled to take place......

Turkish vice president pushes for greater trade integration across Islamic nations

Turkey is urging Islamic countries to strengthen economic integration and expand cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial production in order to increase their collective share of the global economy. Speaking at a gala dinner held during Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development meetings in Ankara, Turkish Vice President Cevdet......

Thousands of Kurds rally in Turkey calling for Abdullah Öcalan’s release

Thousands of people gathered in southeastern Turkey on Sunday to call for the release of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, as supporters argued that his freedom is essential to achieving a lasting peace between the Turkish state and the Kurdish movement. The demonstration took place in Diyarbakir,......

Israel officially recognizes the Armenian genocide amid rising diplomatic tensions with Turkey

Israel’s government has formally approved the recognition of the Armenian genocide, marking a significant policy shift that is expected to further strain already fragile relations with Turkey. The decision was adopted unanimously during a cabinet vote on Sunday, according to Israel’s foreign ministry, which described the move......

Turkish intelligence chief meets Libyan commander Saddam Haftar in Benghazi

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin held talks with Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of forces based in eastern Libya, during a meeting in Benghazi, according to security sources. The discussions focused on efforts to support stability and peace in Libya, as well as initiatives aimed at reducing......

Istanbul to host NATO parliamentary summit ahead of leaders' meeting

Turkey is preparing to host a high-level parliamentary gathering of NATO member states in Istanbul later this month, reinforcing its role as an important venue for international dialogue on security and defense issues. The two-day summit will bring together parliamentary representatives from across the alliance to discuss key strategic challenges......

Egypt hosts Turkish foreign minister as regional diplomacy gathers pace in Cairo

Egypt and Türkiye continued to strengthen their diplomatic engagement on Sunday as senior officials met in Cairo during a broader regional gathering involving multiple key Middle Eastern and South Asian states. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Egyptian capital, according to......

Erdogan revives talks on reopening historic Orthodox seminary in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has instructed government officials to restart discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary, a renowned Orthodox Christian theological institution located near Istanbul. The move comes amid renewed international attention to religious freedom issues and follows discussions with U.S. President......

Turkish students win 15 medals at international science olympiads in europe, asia

Turkish students have achieved significant success in international academic competitions, winning a total of 15 medals and several honorable mentions across various science olympiads held in Europe and Asia. According to Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the students continue to represent the......

Erdogan says Türkiye plays leading role in resolving regional crises

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s ambition to play a central role in addressing regional conflicts, stating that the country is not merely an observer but an active “leading actor” in efforts to resolve ongoing crises. Speaking during the inauguration of the Halkali–Istanbul Airport metro......

Turkish president welcomes US-Iran agreement and urges sustained regional diplomacy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening peace and stability in the wider Middle East region. In a statement shared on social media, Erdoğan expressed support for the deal and said he hoped it would contribute to......

Turkish president congratulates Azerbaijan on National Salvation Day and highlights close bilateral ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of its National Salvation Day, reaffirming the strong political and cultural ties between the two nations. In a message shared on social media, Erdoğan marked June 15 as a significant national occasion for Azerbaijan and expressed his best......

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