Israel wipes out 2 Gazan families amid renewed push for cease-fire

At least 17 people from two families were among some 88 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza over the weekend, the territory’s health authorities confirmed Sunday.

Israel’s latest killings come amid as mediators launched a new cease-fire push to end its 15-month genocidal…[Read more]

Over 3,000 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in 2024: Spokesperson

“Our struggle will continue uninterruptedly until the last terrorist is no longer a threat to our country,” Aktürk told reporters during a press briefing in the capital Ankara.

In the past week alone, 49 terrorists were “neutralized,” Aktürk said, without specifying the organizations t…[Read more]

Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war

Tens of thousands of people gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day on Wednesday to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Demonstrators waved Turkish and Palestinian flags and chanted “Free Palestine” in the protest, organized by the National Will Platform, a coaliti…[Read more]

The Erdoğan whisperer behind Turkey’s economic pivot

Vice-president Cevdet Yılmaz has played a crucial backstage role managing the turn to financial orthodoxy

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointed Cevdet Yılmaz as vice-president in 2023, the former bureaucrat’s eastern hometown of Bingöl burst into celebration: reveller…[Read more]

FM Fidan rejects Trump claim of ‘Turkish takeover’ of Syria

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claim of a so-called Turkish “takeover” in Syria, as he said it would disrespect the will of the Syrian people.

“We wouldn’t call it a takeover, because it would be a grave mistake to present what’s been happening…[Read more]

Türkiye urges world to keep eyes on Gaza under Israeli attacks

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday warned the recent developments in the Middle East should “not lead the international community to ignore the genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza.”

Israeli attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure have intensified in recent days an…[Read more]

Int’l bodies fail to provide peace, security: Erdoğan

International organizations tasked to produce peace and security fail to fulfill their responsibilities in the face increasing conflict and war, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, calling on D-8 members to stand with the people of Syria as the country is building a new future after the…[Read more]

Erdoğan says Assad declined request for talks on Syria

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said his attempts to meet with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad were rebuffed, as fighting intensifies between opposition and government forces in the war-torn country.

“We made a call to Assad, saying, ‘Come and let’s determine the future of Syria t…[Read more]

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos

Moscow and Tehran have offered military support to help President Bashar al-Assad crush the opposition

Turkey’s Foreign Minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on…[Read more]

Turkish diplomat takes the helm of OSCE

A senior Turkish diplomat, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) with the votes of all 57 member states, becoming the first Turkish national taking the helm of the prestigious organization.

Sinirlioğlu’s app…[Read more]

Türkiye warns Greek Cyprus’ increasing armament risk ‘arms race’ on island

Türkiye has raised objections to increasing militarization by the Greek Cypriot administration, warning that such actions threaten the fragile stability and peace in the region.

“This misguided policy could further undermine the stability and peace of our region and w…[Read more]

75,000 people barely surviving as Israel blocks N. Gaza aid: UN

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Thursday accused Israel of blocking all efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged northern Gaza.

In a statement, UNRWA said it attempted 91 times to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to Jabalia, Beit Lahia and Beit…[Read more]

Turkish prosecutors brief UN committee on activist Eygi’s killing

U.N. Commission of Inquiry delegation has arrived in Ankara to review the investigation into the killing of Turkish-U.S. activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and to collect evidence on alleged violations of humanitarian law and human rights in Palestine, Turkish authorities said Th…[Read more]

No global peace without Gaza cease-fire: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said there would be no regional or global peace without ensuring peace in Gaza.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Erdoğan highlighted the importance of reaching a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been carrying ou…[Read more]

Turkey shocks the U.S.: Drops F-16 fighters deal, goes local

Turkey has shocked its NATO partner, the United States, by refusing to purchase packages to modernize the Turkish Air Force’s existing F-16s. Instead, Ankara plans to carry out the modernization with its own resources, developed locally in recent years.

“We gave up on this 79. This is…[Read more]

Turkey prices are expected to decline 30 percent this year

The head of a state poultry group is encouraging consumers to stock up on turkey before the avian influenza outbreak impacts the supply chain.

Bill Mattos with the California Poultry Federation says retail turkey prices should be much higher because of reduced supplies this year, but…[Read more]

Kılıçdaroğlu faces first hearing in insult case

The first hearing in the case against former main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, accused of “insulting a public official,” was held on Nov. 22.

Kılıçdaroğlu, who faces up to 11 years and eight months in prison along with a potential political ban, was welcomed…[Read more]

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘honorable’ Palestinian resistance

Türkiye remains steadfast in its support of Palestine’s “honorable resistance”, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz told Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in a phone call on Friday.

“Under the leadership of our President Mr. (Recep Tayyip) Erdoğan, we will resolutely co…[Read more]

Ankara attack disrupts talks between the PKK and Turkish government

Turkey likely to maintain military pressure on the Kurdish armed group while keeping the door open for dialogue

Efforts to initiate dialogue between Turkey’s government and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) appear to have been disrupted following an attack by the armed group o…[Read more]

5th-century amulet depicting biblical figure King Solomon spearing the devil discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists in Turkey say they have discovered an ancient amulet depicting a Biblical figure in a battle against the devil.

The rare artifact was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, and…[Read more]