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Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Two military vessels delivered 300 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and are returning to Turkey with 2,500 citizens on board.

10 October 2024

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

A closed parliamentary session held regarding the Israeli threat was no more informative than regular news coverage, according to CHP leader Özgür Özel.

Turkey responds to 4-ton cocaine seizure on ship near Canary Islands

Turkey responds to 4-ton cocaine seizure on ship near Canary Islands

The ship followed a complex route and “ghost vessels” were involved to avoid detection, said the Interior Ministry.

Hundreds evacuated from Lebanon to Turkey amid Israeli strikes

Hundreds evacuated from Lebanon to Turkey amid Israeli strikes

The evacuees mostly consisting of European citizens have arrived in Mersin via sea. The evacuation was prompted by the suspension of flights in and out of Lebanon

Turkey's foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with Nasrallah

Turkey's foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with Nasrallah

The meeting took place "under very difficult conditions" days after the Gaza war erupted, said Hakan Fidan.

29 September 2024

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

The president’s statement follows Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, though he made no direct reference to either Nasrallah or Hezbollah.

28 September 2024

'It might be a mutual gesture': US embassy land deal resurfaces after NYC mayor's Turkey bribery case

'It might be a mutual gesture': US embassy land deal resurfaces after NYC mayor's Turkey bribery case

While the New York mayor faces bribery charges for expediting the construction of Turkey’s consulate in Manhattan, Turkey’s opposition suggests it might have been a mutual gesture, recalling the 2014 land acquisition by the US.

27 September 2024

Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

A recent memorandum of understanding between Ankara and Baghdad paves the way for such an action, the officer claimed.

26 September 2024

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Although there was no official explanation from Ankara, Turkish media speculated that Erdoğan’s decision was related to the US administration’s support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, which the president had strongly criticized during his speech at the General Assembly.

26 September 2024

Israel trying to spread war across region as int'l bodies 'losing credibility,' Erdoğan warns

Israel trying to spread war across region as int'l bodies 'losing credibility,' Erdoğan warns

Speaking in the US, the president expressed disappointment with global institutions for their failure to address Israel's actions.

23 September 2024

Turkish army relies on domestic communication tech, officials say after Lebanon blasts

Turkish army relies on domestic communication tech, officials say after Lebanon blasts

Defense Ministry officials reassure that the military uses domestically produced communication tech while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan foresees an escalation between Israel and Iran's proxies.

20 September 2024

Turkey-based textile factory produces 100,000 'MAGA' hats for Trump campaign

Turkey-based textile factory produces 100,000 'MAGA' hats for Trump campaign

The massive export comes as Trump is ramping up his campaign efforts ahead of the November elections, where he is seeking a second term in the White House.

11 September 2024

Post-partition South Asia: History, identity, and borders

Post-partition South Asia: History, identity, and borders

We are publishing the transcript of Waseem Ahmad Siddiqui's interview with the Pakistani-American historian Ayasha Jalal aired on Açık Radyo on Aug 28.

10 September 2024

Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

A Kurdish woman was injured after being hit by a Russian military vehicle as Russian troops fired into the air and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

The incident marks the first time that Iraq has responded to Turkey’s operations in its territory with direct military action.

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Kurdish media outlets named two journalists killed in the strike while earlier reports from the Iraqi media suggested that a senior PKK member was targeted. A KRG official has condemned the incident as Ankara remains silent.

Turkey invited to EU’s ‘Gymnich’ meeting after five-year hiatus

Turkey invited to EU’s ‘Gymnich’ meeting after five-year hiatus

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend the meetings in Brussels on Aug 29.

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

The silenced gun used in the assault was left at the scene. Turkish police are investigating potential links to Mossad or Hamas in the assassination.

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

The Palestinian president has recently visited Turkey but was ot able to meet Özgür Özel, who was suffering from a broken leg.

Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas faces protest in Turkish parliament

Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas faces protest in Turkish parliament

Nationalist deputies protested the Palestinian president’s remarks regarding the Uighur minority in China. Abbas announced his intention to visit Gaza.

İzmir cancels sister city agreement with Tel Aviv

İzmir cancels sister city agreement with Tel Aviv

Four cities have now canceled similar agreements with Israeli cities after calls from BDS Turkey.

Israel summons Turkey's ambassador over mourning of Hamas leader at Tel Aviv embassy

Israel summons Turkey's ambassador over mourning of Hamas leader at Tel Aviv embassy

Turkey observes a one-day national mourning for the assassinated Hamas leader.

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

“Every life spent resisting oppression is meaningful and respectable,” Demirtaş said about the late Hamas leader.

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

President Erdoğan and senior government officials have strongly condemned Israel.

BDS movement welcomes Turkey’s trade sanctions on Israel

BDS movement welcomes Turkey’s trade sanctions on Israel

Ankara announced a complete halt on all trade with Israel, citing its failure to ensure that the people of Gaza are provided with adequate humanitarian assistance.

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who visited Turkey for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reiterated their desire for the opening of borders with Turkey, stating, "Like other peoples in the world, our peoples deserve peace, and none of us are condemned to perpetual enmity. We truly have the opportunity for peace right now."

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The Adana Metropolitan Municipality Council, responding positively to the BDS Turkey's request, has canceled the "sister city" protocol with Israel's Beersheba city.

13 February 2024

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

The UN Special Representative for Iraq stated that the ongoing violence and repeated strikes by third parties in Iraq carry the potential to destabilize and roll back Iraq's hard-won stability. Mentioning the ongoing Turkish military operations in the North, Hennis-Plasschaert said "Just because these attacks have become the new "normal" does not mean they do not seriously compound the risk of new arenas of violence being opened."

8 February 2024

Turkey, Russia, and Iran issue a joint statement on 'Syria' in Astana

Turkey, Russia, and Iran issue a joint statement on 'Syria' in Astana

Discussions were focused on the situation on the ground, regional developments, the political process, returns, and humanitarian aid in the meeting on Syria held in Astana with the participation of Turkey, Russia, and Iran.

26 January 2024

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

Israel's ongoing massacre in the Gaza Strip against Palestinians is met with various reactions. In Turkey, there are frequent calls for boycotting Israeli and American companies. However, Turkey's high-scale economic relations with Israel are not limited to shampoo, hamburgers, and cola.

9 November 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

Erdoğan links Turkey’s F-16 purchase to Sweden's NATO membership

Erdoğan links Turkey’s F-16 purchase to Sweden's NATO membership

Previously, Erdoğan had claimed that the sale of U.S. fighter jets to Turkey was not related to Sweden's NATO membership and that the issue arose from Sweden's alleged support for terrorism.

28 September 2023

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Fidan and Guterres addressed recent developments in Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Syria and the Cyprus issue.

25 September 2023