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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ongoing geopolitical developments are reinforcing the strategic importance of stronger ties between Türkiye and the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized......
A passenger aircraft operated by Turkish Airlines caught fire during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, prompting emergency intervention from airport authorities. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members. According to Nepalese aviation officials, the incident involved......
Maritime traffic in the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions on Sunday after a cargo ship experienced a technical failure near the coastal area of Beşiktaş. According to Türkiye’s General Directorate of Coastal Safety, the 185-meter dry cargo vessel Zaltron, which......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to create a “fait accompli” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, in southern Turkey, Fidan claimed that Israel is taking......
Turkey has raised concerns over the potential consequences of a reduced United States role in Europe’s security framework, warning that such a shift could destabilize the region if not carefully managed. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Hakan Fidan emphasized that discussions are ongoing......
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday, in a meeting reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. The official ceremony took place at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, where the two leaders later......
Turkish Airlines has announced the extension of its suspension of flights to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport until May 31, citing ongoing regional challenges affecting air travel. The airline had initially planned to resume operations at the beginning of May, but the timeline has now been......
Several people, including students, were injured on Tuesday after gunfire broke out at a high school in the province of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey, according to local media reports. The incident caused panic inside the school, where students and staff were present at the time of the shooting.......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Senegal, with a focus on development, humanitarian support, and long-term partnerships across multiple sectors. Speaking at the conclusion of the sixth Türkiye–Senegal Joint Economic Commission meeting in Dakar, Family......
Eighteen migrants drowned on Wednesday after their inflatable boat capsized off the coast of Bodrum, in southwestern Turkey, Turkish coast guards reported. A rescue operation saved 21 migrants, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered, according to a coast guard statement. The authorities said the......
Turkish defense authorities on Friday clarified that there was no threat or emergency at the Incirlik air base in southern Türkiye, following widespread social media rumors of siren alerts. According to sources from the Turkish National Defense Ministry (MSB), posts circulating online claimed that......
Turkey is acting as an intermediary between Iran and the United States, facilitating messages to promote de-escalation and direct negotiations, Harun Armagan, vice chair of foreign affairs for President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, told Reuters on Wednesday. While details of the communications......
