Turkish national indicted in Germany for alleged espionage linked to Gulen movement
German federal prosecutors have announced the indictment of a Turkish national, identified only as Mehmet K., on charges of espionage....
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Gaza: Erdogan condemns Israeli actions, praises Palestinian women’s resilience
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday strongly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Palestine, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
Erdogan Criticizes U.S. Arms Supply to Ukraine, says it is “Big mistake” that would only “fuel the war”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his stance that the Ukraine-Russia conflict cannot be resolved through increased militarization but through...
Türkiye confirms blocking airspace for Israeli president’s flight to COP29 amid strained relations
Turkiye has confirmed reports that its government denied Israeli President Isaac Herzog permission to enter Turkish airspace en route to...
Muslim nations’ response to genocide in Gaza not enough, says Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed a lack of satisfaction with Muslim nations on Monday for their cold response...
Turkey pursues BRICS membership, deepening ties with emerging powers
Turkey is making a bold move by pursuing membership in the BRICS group, a coalition of emerging market nations that...
Somalia denounces terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, cites threat to global peace
Somalia has joined other nations to denounce the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, calling it a "heinous"...
Turkey: Erdogan reacts as terrorist attack on TAI facility, leaves 4 dead, scores injured
No fewer than four people have been confirmed killed and others injured after a terrorist attack occurred at the Turkish...
Turkish Airlines suspends flight to Iran as fear of Israel’s retaliation mounts
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus, both Turkish-owned carriers, have suspended flights to Iran until November 1, citing "security reasons," according to...
Turkish airlines captain İlçehin Pehlivan dies mid-flight, forces emergency landing
A Turkish Airlines captain, İlçehin Pehlivan, died suddenly after falling ill during a flight from Istanbul to Seattle, forcing the...
‘Gaza has become world’s largest cemetery for children, women’ – Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday urged the international community to stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that...
Turkish, Kuwaiti humanitarian groups join forces to send aid to Sudan
The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) and the Kuwait Society for Relief (KSR) are joining forces to send a humanitarian...
Erdogan reaffirms commitment to Palestine ahead of UN General Assembly
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his commitment to advocating for justice for Palestine as he prepared to attend the...
Iraq reciprocates visa-free travel for Turkish citizens
The Iraqi government has announced a visa exemption for Turkish citizens under 15 years old and over 50. A statement...
Erdogan talks tough after Israeli forces killed Turkish-American activist in West Bank protest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday condemned Israel for the reckless attack that led to the killing of Aysenur...
Just in: Türkiye denounces killing of Turkish-American activist by Israeli army
Türkish government on Friday condemned the killing of a Turkish-American activist by the Israeli army in northern occupied West Bank....
Thousands rally in Istanbul in support of stray dogs
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest a new law aimed at removing stray dogs from Turkish...
Iraqi Prime Minister engages in investment talks with Turkey’s Limak
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, engaged in discussions with a delegation from Turkey's renowned construction and transportation firm, Limak....
Iraq, Turkey set to sign development road agreements, promising economic boost
Iraq's Ministry of Transport has revealed its plans to finalize bilateral agreements pertaining to the highly anticipated Development Road project...
Egypt foreign minister oversees aid delivery to Turkey after Syria visit
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu oversaw the delivery of the sixth shipment...
Editorial: Turkey-Syria Earthquake – Reflecting on the Broader Issue
By Mutiu Olawuyi On 6 February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and loss...
Turkey increases electricity, gas prices by 20 pct for homes, 50 pct for industry
Turkish authorities has raised electricity and natural gas prices for households by around 20% and by around 50% for industry...
Turkiye’s (Turkey’s) Foreign Policy Towards Syria: A New is Unfolding
By Ibrahim Kurtulus In the fast-changing circumstances in the Eastern Mediterranean and Mideast, The Turkish government has adopted a new...
Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss bilateral relations
Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the Türkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlut Cavusoglu, have discussed bilateral relations....
3 civilians die in Turkish drone attack on Iraq refugee camp
Three civilians has been killed in a Turkish drone attack on Iraq refugee camp. The refugee camp is in northern...
Turkey rescues 246 irregular migrants
Turkey’s security teams have reported that not less than 210 irregular migrants were rescued in the eastern part of the...
Turkey destroys two terrorist shelters in Tunceli province
Turkish security forces have destroyed two terrorist shelters in the eastern Tunceli province. The provincial governorate on Wednesday October 21,...
Turkey arrests suspected spy from UAE
The Turkish intelligence services have arrested a Palestinian man suspected of spying on Arab nationals living in Turkey. A senior...
Turkey arrests Daesh terrorist wanted by France
A Daesh/ISIS terrorist wanted by France with a red notice has been arrested in southern Turkey. Security sources stated that...
15 asylum seekers caught in northwestern Turkey
Turkish police have caught 15 asylum seekers in the northwestern province of Tekirdag. Local authorities reported on 16th October, 2020...
Turkey condemns human rights violations in Uighurs
Turkey has condemned the ongoing human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region, home to the ethnic Uighur community. Turkey’s Foreign...
Turkey commences human trials for homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
Turkey’s top health official has announced that effort to develop an indigenous vaccine against COVID-19 has reached the human trials...
Turkey criticises EU for continued reference to sanctions
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has said that many areas of the European Union summit decisions concerning Turkey were “divorced from...
Turkey’s parliament speaker condemns US Nancy Pelosi for anti-Turkey remarks
Turkey’s parliament speaker, Mustafa Sentop, has condemned United States House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, for anti-Turkey remarks. Sentop made...
Turkey condoles with Ukrainian plane crash victims
The Foreign Minister in Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has extended his condolences to Ukraine for a military plane crash that killed...
Turkey imposes new national Covid-19 restrictions
Turkey's interior Ministry has in a circular imposed new Covid-19 restrictions across the country amid rising fatalities. The restrictions now...
Palestine, Azerbaijan hail Turkey’s natural gas discovery
Palestine and Azerbaijan have congratulated Turkey on the discovery of major natural gas reserves in the Black Sea. Turkey’s Communications...
Turkey completes talks on flight resumption with 92 countries
Turkey's transport and infrastructure minister Adil Karaismailoglu has concluded talks on flight resumptions with 92 countries. Karaismailoglu said this during...
Turkey condemns hostile statements, flag-burning protest in Greece over Hagia Sophia
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned statements made by Greek officials and a flag-burning protest in Greece after the first...
The Majestic Hagia Sophia: Has Turkey’s Government lost faith in Islam?
By Dr. Mehnaz Afiridi As a Muslim woman and Professor, I have been teaching a class in Venice, Italy every winter...
Turkey: Activists protest brutal murder of young woman
A rights group, We Will Stop Femicides Platform, and some other rights team have come together to protest against the...
Turkey: Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia, takes stock of conversion work
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has paid a surprise visit to Hagia Sophia. The visit on Sunday July 19, 2020...
Turkish court reverses 1934 decree, converts Hagia Sophia into mosque
A Turkish court has annulled 1934 government decree turning Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum. The court annulment on Friday,...
Khashoggi: Turkish court begins trial of 20 Saudi nationals
A Turkish court has begun the trial of 20 Saudi nationals indicted over the killing of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi....
Newborn Abuse: Erdogan proposes legislation to regulate social media
Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has vowed to regulate immoral acts on social media. Erdogan announced government control over social...
ICYF, Turkish president hold bilateral meeting, discuss Landmark projects
The President of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, Mr. Taha Ayhan, and the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip...
Turkey accuses Twitter of anti-government campaign
Turkey has faulted Twitter for suspending more than 70,000 accounts that supported President Tayyip Erdogan. Turkish authorities alleged on Friday...
36 asylum seekers refused entry into Greece, rescued by Turkish Coast Guard
About 36 asylum seekers of different nationalities including women and children were rescued on Monday by Turkey when the Greek...
Covid-19: Turkish eases restrictions, reopens mosques
Turkish authorities have disclosed plan to ease the restrictions on all mosques in the country. While disclosing this on Thursday...
Erdogan reaffirms support for Palestine, says no one can take Palestine’s land
President of Turkey, Recep Toyyib Erdogan has reaffirmed his country’s support for Palestine as the Muslims around the world celebrated...
Eid al-Fitr Celebration: Turkey imposes 4-day lockdown
Turkey has imposed a four-day nationwide lockdown for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. While disclosing this on Friday May 22, 2020...
Turkey condemns, rejects annexation of West Bank by Israel
Turkey has today summoned the international community to condemn Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank. Ibrahim Kalin, the presidential...
Turkey accuses five nations of evil alliance
Turkey has accused five nations of conspiracy, stressing that the countries have formed 'alliance of evil'. The countries, which include...
Erdogan to join EU-led fund for Covid-19 vaccine
Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has disclosed plan to be part of the efforts towards the fight against coronavirus pandemic....
Turkey slams United Arab Emirates over destructive policies in Libya
Turkey backs the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord and has signed a military cooperation agreement to help the fight against...
Covid-19: Stranded Turkish nationals rescued, brought home
More than 60, 000 Turkish citizens stranded in foreign countries due to the coronavirus pandemic have been brought back home....
Turkey charges 20 Saudis over Khashoggi’s murder
Source: AP Istanbul prosecutor's office said it had prepared an indictment against 20 suspects over the murder of Saudi journalist...
Turkey sends 500,000 coronavirus test kits to US
Turkey has sent 500,000 coronavirus test kits to the United States upon their request. Turkey’s Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, disclosed...
Syrian Crisis: Erdogan seeks support from NATO, EU
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sought more support from his NATO and EU allies over the war in Syria....
Turkey debunks ceasefire violations in Idlib
Turkey’s Defense Military has clarified the prevailing issue over the ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey. The Defense Minister, Hulusi...