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HSBC has launched a strategic review of its retail and domestic corporate banking operations in Turkey, as the British banking group continues efforts to simplify its global structure and focus on markets where it sees stronger growth potential. The lender said on Tuesday that it is evaluating all options for HSBC Türkiye’s retail......
Canada and Turkey have officially started negotiations toward a new free trade agreement, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The launch of the talks was announced on Tuesday by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following a recent agreement between Ottawa and Ankara to explore......
Turkish authorities have stepped up security operations and detained additional journalists and activists ahead of this week's NATO Summit in Ankara, prompting renewed concerns over civil liberties as world leaders prepare to gather in the capital. The latest arrests come amid an extensive security deployment surrounding the high-profile......
France is reportedly showing greater openness to the potential export of the SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, marking a notable shift after years of political hesitation over such a transfer, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move could pave the way for deeper negotiations between Paris, Rome and Ankara over the......
Türkiye is set to welcome NATO leaders for the first time in more than two decades, hosting a high-profile summit in Ankara that is expected to shape discussions on the alliance's future security priorities, defense spending and strategic cooperation. The gathering marks Türkiye's first time hosting a NATO Summit since the......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Middle East peace efforts risk failing without the involvement and support of regional powers, urging that Israel must not be allowed to derail diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Erdogan emphasized......
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......
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......
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 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’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......
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......
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......
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