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NATO chief says he supports Türkiye’s right to join BRICS

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said that Türkiye’s pursuit of membership in the BRICS economic group does not undermine its role within the US-led...

Turkish security forces neutralise two terrorists

Two terrorists who targeted the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara have been killed, with security forces continuing to search for a third...

Several dead in ‘terrorist attack’ in Türkiye

The assailants targeted a key defense firm near Ankara, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said. Several people have been killed and wounded in an attack...

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight

A Turkish Airlines pilot, Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, tragically died after collapsing mid-flight on a journey from Seattle to Istanbul. The 59-year-old pilot fell ill over...

Türkiye and Russia ban discord over safety and security concerns

Discord, the popular messaging and VoIP platform, has been banned in both Russia and Türkiye this week over safety and security concerns, following court...

Ukraine seeks ‘indirect’ peace talks with Russia by year-end, envoy says

Ukraine remains 'committed' to pursuing peace talks involving Russia before the end of this year, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Türkiye, Vasily Bodnar. While Kiev...

Watch: Fists fly in Turkish parliament

A ruling party MP has attacked an opposition colleague during a heated debate. Dozens of lawmakers in Ankara brawled during a tempestuous session of the...

Masked man livestreams stabbing spree

A suspect armed with a knife and an axe has injured five people in Eskisehir, Türkiye. An attacker dressed in a black helmet and armed...

US threatens Turkey with sanctions over Russia

Türkiye must quickly curb the flow of American military-linked hardware to Moscow, Washington has reportedly demanded. Türkiye will face “consequences” if it continues to allow...

Erdogan ‘going down the path of Saddam Hussein’ – Israeli FM

Israel Katz has warned the Turkish leader against intervening in the Gaza war. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has warned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Netherlands overcome Turkey to secure Euro 2024 semi-final spot against England

The Netherlands rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Turkey and advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, setting up a clash with England. Turkey initially...

Turkey stuns Austria with historic win to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

In a dramatic and thrilling knockout-stage match, Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Championship, where they will face...

Erdogan to hold talks with Putin – Turkish FM

The leaders plan to meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan, Hakan Fidan has confirmed. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan...

Portugal cruise past Turkey to claim spot in Euro 2024 last 16

Portugal secured their place in the Euro 2024 last 16 as group winners with a commanding 3-0 victory over Turkey in Dortmund. Bernardo Silva initiated...

Turkey declares intent to join BRICS

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that Ankara intends to discuss the issue during an upcoming meeting in Russia. Türkiye will seek to join...

Notorious Turkish crime syndicates behind London shooting that leaves young girl fighting for her life

A criminal network stretching from the poppy fields of Afghanistan to the streets of north London has been implicated in a recent drive-by shooting...

Turbulence on Qatar Airways flight injures 12 during journey from Doha to Dublin

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin, aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, encountered severe turbulence over Turkey, resulting in injuries to twelve individuals,...

‘We are in danger because of NATO membership’: Turkish Patriotic party is sounding the alarm

The chairman of Türkiye’s Vatan Party speaks about the influence of the US, Palestine, and Israel, and the future of NATO. When I told some...

Winston’s Anzac Commemorative Address – Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Türkiye

Full text of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters' dawn service address at Gallipoli today. Mai ia tawhiti pamamao, te moana nui a Kiwa, kua tae...

Watch: Riots erupt after mayoral vote in Türkiye

Clashes occur across the country after the disqualification of a Kurdish politician. Riots broke out in several Turkish cities on Tuesday night after the authorities...

Watch: Turkish politician killed while celebrating election win

A member of the CHP party died after a balcony collapsed during victory celebration. A celebration of a local election win in the Turkish city...

Nuland issues ultimatum to Türkiye

US officials have accused Ankara of threatening NATO’s security with its purchase of a Russian air defense platform. The United States will only allow Türkiye...

Man shot dead in Istanbul Catholic church during mass

Turkish president Tayyip Recep Erdogan has called for the masked suspects to be found within 24 hours. Two masked gunmen shot and killed a person...

Iran confirms ‘retaliatory’ oil tanker seizure

The St. Nikolas was transporting crude from Iraq to Turkey when it was boarded. An oil tanker has been boarded and seized by Iranian forces...

Erdogan says Netanyahu is literally ‘Hitler’

The only difference between the Nazi fuhrer and Israeli’s PM is the Western support the latter enjoys, the Turkish leader says. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Turkish football suspends all league matches following attack on referee

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league matches in the country after a Turkish referee was punched at a game between Ankaragucu and...

Netanyahu must be charged by ICC – Erdogan

The Turkish leader also rebuked Western nations for giving Israel “unconditional support to kill babies”. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has predicted that Israeli leader...

Turkey raises interest rates to 40%

The Turkish central bank’s rate hike was double economists’ expectations. Türkiye’s central bank hiked its key interest rate to 40% on Thursday in an effort...

Israel accuses Türkiye of supporting terrorism

PM Netanyahu has responded to President Erdogan’s “terror state” speech. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected criticism from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,...

Israel acting like ‘spoiled child’ of the West – Erdogan

Israel is lashing out at Hamas’ cross-border attack because it has de-facto Western approval, the Turkish leader has suggested. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has...

Erdogan ready to mediate between Israel and Palestine

Ankara will step up its diplomatic efforts to restore peace in the region “as soon as possible,” the Turkish president has said. Attempting to resolve...

Türkiye bombs Iraq after terrorist attack

Ankara claims “20 targets used by terrorists” were destroyed in Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkish warplanes have conducted airstrikes against the suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) strongholds...

Key takeaways from Sochi talks between Putin and Erdogan

The two leaders have discussed the Ukraine crisis, the Black Sea grain deal and nuclear energy cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Turkish...

Erdogan appeals to West over Black Sea grain deal

The Turkish leader claims Moscow would prolong the agreement if its demands were met. The West should start fulfilling Russia’s expectations from the Black Sea...

Türkiye opposed to Ukrainian call for Black Sea escorts – Bloomberg

Ankara will not jeopardize its warships to help Kiev export grain, a source has told the agency. Ankara would most likely reject any request from...

Biden offered Erdogan IMF money to ratify Sweden NATO bid – Seymour Hersh

Ankara this week rolled back its opposition to Stockholm joining the US-led bloc. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh claimed on Thursday that US President Joe...

Dozens detained at LGBTQ event in Türkiye

Police took action against activists who attended a banned pride parade in Istanbul. More than 100 people were detained at an LGBTQ pride parade in...

Türkiye votes in decisive presidential runoff

The results will determine the country’s course for the next five years. The polls have opened across Türkiye in a runoff election that will determine...

Twitter reveals Turkish court orders

The company explained its decision to take action against accounts and tweets at Ankara’s request. Twitter has published written instructions it received from the Turkish...

Türkiye heads to runoff – preliminary results

President Erdogan will face off against Western-leaning rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu on May 28. With 99% of the ballots counted in the Turkish presidential election, preliminary...

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