Allies seek Trump approval for Hormuz mine clearance at G7

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 considers Morocco for its first overseas manufacturing facility

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......

Venezuelan interim president makes surprise visit to Turkey

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 sailors stranded on cargo ship for ten months finally return home

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......

Iraq warns of financial catastrophe as oil revenues collapse amid Iran conflict

Iraq has issued a stark warning over its economic stability as oil revenues fall sharply during the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran. Foreign minister Fuad Hussein said the country could face a financial catastrophe if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist due to military escalation involving the United States and Israel against......

Putin rejects Zelensky's proposal for direct peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open letter addressed directly to Putin,......

Iran secures U.S. visas ahead of World Cup opener

Iran's national football team has received visas to enter the United States, ending weeks of uncertainty just 10 days before its opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. The visas were issued overnight after Iranian officials confirmed that players had still not received travel authorization as of Thursday......

Turkish foreign minister meets South Korean counterpart in Seoul

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, in Seoul as part of an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The meeting reflects the ongoing commitment of Türkiye and South Korea to maintaining close political dialogue and exploring opportunities......

EBRD revises down growth outlook for 2026 amid energy shock

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its growth forecast for the economies in its coverage area for 2026. The institution now expects aggregate expansion of 3.1 percent, a decline of 0.5 percentage points compared with its February projection. The revision reflects the economic impact of rising geopolitical tensions......

Turkish foreign minister to visit Indonesia to strengthen strategic cooperation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Indonesia on June 3 as part of ongoing efforts to deepen strategic relations between the two countries. The visit is expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation, strengthening economic partnerships, and addressing major regional and global security issues. During meetings......

Gold overtakes US Treasuries as top global reserve asset

Gold has surpassed U.S. Treasury securities to become the world's largest reserve asset, marking a major shift in global reserve management as central banks respond to geopolitical uncertainty and a prolonged surge in bullion prices. The European Central Bank reported that gold accounted for 27% of total official foreign exchange reserves......

Turkish Foreign Minister meets Singapore leaders to strengthen bilateral relations

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was officially received by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. The meeting, held in Singapore, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring areas of shared interest, according to statements......

Ye draws 118,000 fans in Istanbul as European bans keep him off the continent

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performed before a crowd of 118,000 people at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday night, in what organizers described as one of the largest sold-out stadium concerts ever staged. The show marked his first European performance since 2014, following a series of bans and cancellations......

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