Malaysia seeks Türkiye’s help to bring home volunteers after Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla

At least 23 Malaysians part of Global Sumud Flotilla, who are among over 450 activists detained by Israeli forces in international waters

I have requested good offices’ of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bring back Malaysian volunteers, says…[Read more]

Erdoğan, Trump discuss Gaza and bilateral ties in phone call

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, at Washington’s request, to discuss bilateral relations and the situation in Gaza, Ankara said.

According to the Turkish presidency, Erdoğan told Trump that his recent visit to Washington had…[Read more]

New flotilla sails for Gaza as Israel begins activist deportation

Another flotilla on Oct. 3 set sail toward the Gaza Strip in an effort to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade, coinciding with the beginning of Israel’s deportation process for hundreds of Global Sumud Flotilla activists.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported that the ves…[Read more]

Energy Minister holds high-level meetings in New York

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met with leading figures from the energy and finance sectors during his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

According to a statement from the ministry, the Turkish delegation headed by President Recep Tayyip…[Read more]

Erdoğan reaffirms Türkiye’s support for Libya stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to lasting stability in Libya, pledging continued support toward that goal.

He made the remarks at a meeting with Libyan Presidential Council President Mohamed Menfi at the Turkish House in New York, where the two lea…[Read more]

President Erdoğan optimistic after Gaza talks with Trump, Muslim leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed optimism after attending a meeting with the leaders of Muslim countries and U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the current situation in Gaza, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on T…[Read more]

Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?

Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Tel Aviv’s regional ambitions.

Istanbul, Turkiye – Just hours after Israel launched strikes last week against Qatar – a United States-designated “major non-NATO ally” and one of Washington’s closest Gulf partners – pro-…[Read more]

Recognition of Palestine should accelerate two-state solution: Erdoğan

The recognition of the State of Palestine by prominent countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Canada should enhance the vision of a two-state solution to end the decades-old conflict between Israel and Palestine, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan’s re…[Read more]

Kızılay provides medical aid, operational support to Gaza hospitals

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) will provide medicines, medical supplies and operational expense support for the Al Emel and Al Mawasi hospitals operated by the Palestinian Red Crescent.

According to a statement from Kızılay, the organization continues its efforts to allev…[Read more]

Nuclear plays central role in Türkiye’s long-term energy strategy: Minister

Nuclear energy plays a central role in Türkiye’s long-term energy strategy, which is built on the pillars of sustainable development, energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2053, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.

“We can use the full potential of n…[Read more]

Israel committing ‘genocide’ to destroy Palestinians in Gaza: UN probe

United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza with the intent to destroy the Palestinian people, holding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials responsible for incitement.

The U.N. Independent International…[Read more]

Türkiye urges dialogue in Libya as ties take new turn

Ankara eyes further rapprochement with Khalifa Haftar in Libya as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined that Türkiye has not severed ties with the powerful commander.

“We think that western and eastern Libya should engage in a constructive dialogue,” Erdoğan said in response to a questio…[Read more]

Israel must be stopped through active methods: Defense Ministry

Israel will drag the entire region, including itself, into disaster through reckless attacks, a top Turkish defense official has said, calling on the international community to stop the Israeli aggression by using active methods.

In a weekly briefing on Sept. 11, Defense Ministry…[Read more]

DEM Party co-chairs visit Özel amid row over CHP’s Istanbul leadership

Leaders of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) visited the main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Istanbul headquarters on Sept. 11, signaling support amid ongoing leadership tensions.

DEM Party co-chairs Tülay Hatimoğulları and Tuncer Bakır…[Read more]

Türkiye lauds ‘important deals’ for natural gas supply security

Türkiye’s top energy official on Thursday described a flurry of natural gas contracts signed at a major industry conference this week as “extremely important” for the country’s supply security.

Türkiye struck a series of deals with eight international companies to purchase li…[Read more]

International media protest over journalist deaths in Gaza

More than 250 media outlets in over 70 countries staged a front page protest on Sept. 1 highlighting the deaths of scores of journalists in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the Reporters Without Borders media freedom group has said.

The protest was taken up on the website front pages…[Read more]

Minister vows to shield judiciary as new legal year begins in Türkiye

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has pledged to combat attempts to target the judiciary and smear its members with unfounded accusations as Türkiye marked the start of the new judicial year on Sept. 1.

The judicial recess, a collective leave for courts that began on July 20, off…[Read more]

President Erdoğan meets with world leaders on sidelines of SCO

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a series of high-level meetings with world leaders Monday in Tianjin on the sidelines of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, focusing on trade, regional stability, and global security.

In talks with C…[Read more]

5 Turkish defense firms rank among global top 100 in 2025

Five Turkish defense companies ranked among the world’s 100 most valuable defense firms in 2025, according to Defense News’ Top 100 list.

Aselsan was the most valued Turkish defense firm in the list, ranking 43rd with $3.54 billion in defense revenue.

Meanwhile, Turkish Aerospace Ind…[Read more]

Türkiye condemns Israel’s controversial settlement plan in West Bank

Türkiye has condemned Israel’s approval of plans to build more than 3,000 homes in a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.

“This step, which will effectively separate the West Bank from East Jerusalem, disregards international law and United Nations res…[Read more]