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Erdogan delivers ‘victory’ speech

The Turkish leader said he hopes to avoid a runoff, but is ready accept the “national will”. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has addressed a huge...

Early counting shows Erdogan leads in Turkish election

The president is currently 16 points ahead of his pro-Western opponent. Preliminary results from Türkiye’s presidential election show the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with a...

US interfering in Türkiye’s elections – Ankara

Washington's coup attempt in 2016 failed, but it has now found a new way to try to oust the government, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu...

Türkiye announces major oil discovery

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the resource will help make the country energy independent. An oilfield with an estimated production capacity of 100,000 barrels per...

Little to attend ‘Ukraine Defense Contact Group’ meeting in Germany

Defence Minister Andrew Little departs today for a trip to Türkiye, Germany and Jordan. First stop for Little is Türkiye where he will attend the...

German soccer icon pondering Turkish election run – media

The midfielder’s name appeared then disappeared from a list of candidates published by local outlets. Turkish-German footballer Mesut Ozil may be running for election in...

Baby Steps Toward Peace: What to expect from Russia-Iran-Syria-Turkiye meeting

The past two months have witnessed dramatic changes in the Middle East’s security architecture, with February’s devastating earthquakes sparking an outpouring of diplomatic and...

Erdogan rubber-stamps Finland’s NATO membership

Finland is set to become the 31st member of the US-led military bloc. Finland is poised to join after Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed...

Biden snubs two NATO allies for ‘democracy’ summit – media

Türkiye and Hungary have yet to approve Sweden’s and Finland’s bids to join the US-led military bloc. The administration of US President Joe Biden has...

Incredible footage of the earth ‘ripped apart’ after Turkey earthquake

Aerial drone video shows the formation of canyons tens of metres deep and wide in hard-hit Hatay Province. In one scene a group of people...

Seismologist warns of next massive earthquake

The Turkish expert claims а large-scale event could soon occur near the port of Canakkale. Another magnitude-7 earthquake could soon occur in western Türkiye, warns...

Hundreds killed, infrastructure and historic sites damaged: What is known about horrific quakes in Türkiye and Syria

Powerful tremors continue to hit both countries, compounding the death and devastation. On Monday morning, a powerful earthquake struck in southern Türkiye, causing significant destruction...

Watch: Devastating earthquake hits Türkiye

Dozens of buildings collapsed, burying people under the rubble. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Türkiye early on Monday morning, followed by several powerful aftershocks...

US senators issue NATO ultimatum to Türkiye

Unblock membership for Sweden and Finland or no F-16 jets for you, said 25 lawmakers. A group of 25 US senators from both parties has...

Türkiye rules out support for NATO hopeful Sweden’s bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rebuked Sweden over allowing a Koran-burning stunt, decrying the country’s lack of “respect”. Türkiye’s wavering support for Sweden’s application to...

Will Türkiye and Syria reconciling pave the way to ending the Syrian conflict?

Finding common ground with Ankara can help Damascus solve many problems, including the US occupation of its territories. Against the wishes of Washington, both the...

Swedes oppose Türkiye’s NATO demands – poll

Almost 80% are against changing a law to fast-track joining the bloc, a DN/Ipsos survey has found. An overwhelming majority of Swedes believe their country...

Türkiye warns Greece against expansion in Aegean Sea

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu cautioned Athens that Ankara will use “all powers” to defend its interests. Türkiye will not give Greece a single mile of...

Fake It Till You Make It: Turkish Girl Faces 13 Years in Jail for Working as Doctor Without Diploma

The suspect confessed to forging her medical school exam results in order to please her family. This started a years-long "career" of pretending to be...

Erdogan rival convicted over ‘insulting’ speech

The mayor of Istanbul says the verdict is an attack on popular will. A Turkish court has convicted Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of insulting a...

Erdogan hints at mending ties with Syria

There should be “no hard feelings” in politics, the Turkish president has said. Ankara could find a path to repairing its damaged relations with Syria...

Missiles strike US base in Syria – Pentagon

The incident comes amid Türkiye’s ongoing military operation against US-allied Kurdish militias. An American military outpost in Syria has come under rocket fire, according to...

Erdogan condemns ‘treacherous’ deadly attack in Istanbul

At least six have been killed and over 50 injured in an explosion in the heart of Türkiye’s largest city, the president said. An explosion...

Erdogan outlines Türkiye’s gas ambitions

Istanbul is poised to become an important international energy hub, the country’s president says. Türkiye is turning into a major natural gas hub upon which...

Watch: Bizarre flag row breaks out between female armwrestlers

Kazakh and Turkish athletes covered up each other's flags during the World Armwrestling Championships. Kazakhstan has attempted to play down scenes in which a pair...

Watch: Tower block catches fire in Istanbul

The blaze ripped through the 24-story residential building. An apartment tower caught fire in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday night, setting all 24...

Watch: Greek coast guard opens fire on Turkish vessel

Ankara claims the ship came under “harassment fire,” while Athens insists only “warning shots” were fired. A Turkish cargo vessel had a run-in with a...

ISIS leader detained – Turkey

The Islamic State figure codenamed Master Zeyd has been captured by Turkish security forces. Master Zeyd or Abu Zeyd, has been captured by Turkish security...

Turkish airstrike kills three Syrian soldiers – media

Damascus reportedly targeted Turkish military sites in response. Turkish airstrikes killed three Syrian soldiers in the countryside near Aleppo on Tuesday, Syria’s SANA news network...

Erdogan’s diplomacy with Russia alarms West – Financial Times

While Turkey is a NATO member, its president has walked a middle path on Ukraine. Western officials are “increasingly alarmed” that Turkey, a NATO ally...

Turkey blocks two major Western news websites

The country’s media watchdog blocked access to VoA and DW after they refused to obtain a broadcasting license. The Turkish Broadcasting Authority (RTUK) has blocked...

Turkey reaches NATO deal with Finland and Sweden

Scandinavian countries will become observers at the upcoming summit. Turkey will support inviting Finland and Sweden into NATO at the bloc’s upcoming summit in Spain,...

Europe is in panic – Erdogan

The Turkish president was critical of how European countries have handled the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Members of the EU and other European countries are in...

Watch: Bystanders Take Selfies of Man on Fire Believing It to Be Street Performance

It is unclear what prompted the man to risk his life, as police are yet to reveal further details. The man was saved by a...

Key NATO member against Sweden and Finland in bloc

Turkey has opposed the alliance intentions of the Scandinavian nations, claiming they are like ‘a guesthouse for terrorists’. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared on...

Turkey launches military offensive in Iraq

Cross-border ground assault is supported by artillery, jets, helicopters, and drones. Turkey has begun a major cross-border military offensive, targeting Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants...

Collapsing currency leads to mass protests

Protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey’s capital, Ankara, as well as the country’s largest city, Istanbul, demanding the resignation of President Recep...

Watch: World famous Muslim musician Omar Souleyman detained in Turkey on terrorism charges

Syrian-born musician Omar Souleyman, who worked with the likes of Bjork and Damon Albarn, has been detained in Turkey over alleged links to the...

Erdogan backtracks on threats to expel US envoy and 9 other ambassadors including NZ

Ankara has backtracked on its threats to declare 10 envoys “personae non gratae” after they called for the release of an opposition figure even...

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