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Ski resort inferno kills 66 in Türkiye (Video)

Over 50 people have also been injured in the fire at a hotel in the country’s Bolu province. A fire at a ski resort hotel...

Türkiye confirms key gas pipeline was attacked

Gas flow through TurkStream has remained uninterrupted following the incident, the country’s energy minister has said. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has...

Türkiye will intervene at ‘slightest risk’ of Syria splintering – Erdogan

Ankara has the means and the will to prevent Syria from being divided, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has...

New Syrian authorities demand Kurdish fighters lay down arms

The interim Syrian government held talks with representatives of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), demanding that they disarm, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Monday,...

Erdogan threatens to ‘bury’ Kurds

The Turkish president has called for the disarmament of militants in Syria, accusing them of threatening his nation’s security. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has...

Multiple deaths in blast at explosives factory in Türkiye

The explosion was so powerful that tremors were felt in a nearby village, a local official has said. At least 12 people were killed and...

Fashion billionaire falls to his death

The 71-year-old founder of fashion chain Mango and one of the richest men in Spain, Isak Andic, has died in a hiking accident. Isak Andic,...

Syria’s crucible: Why the battle for Aleppo matters

As militants move on the city of two million, Damascus’ military weakness and Tehran’s inaction raise questions about the future. The recent escalation in northwest...

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...

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