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Turkey weighs participation in Canada-led global defence bank after NATO summit

Turkey is continuing to evaluate whether to join the newly proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational initiative spearheaded by Canada to strengthen defence financing and security cooperation among partner countries. Defence ministry sources said Ankara has not yet reached......

Turkey expands crackdown on opposition CHP with new wave of arrests in Ankara

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), is facing renewed pressure after authorities carried out a series of arrests in Ankara, targeting officials and individuals linked to a district governed by the social democratic movement. At least 27 people were detained......

Turkey sanctions dozens of obstetricians as government tightens restrictions on caesarean births

Turkey has intensified its campaign to reduce the country's high rate of caesarean deliveries, with health authorities reportedly imposing sanctions on around one hundred obstetricians and gynaecologists as part of a broader effort to reshape maternity care. The measures, introduced by the Ministry......

Jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu removed from courtroom as corruption trial resumes

Turkey's imprisoned opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu was once again removed from the courtroom during a hearing in his corruption trial on Wednesday, intensifying concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms as the high-profile proceedings continue. According to reports from Turkish......

Erdogan calls for removal of NATO defence barriers as Turkey seeks deeper industry role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged NATO members to remove restrictions affecting defence cooperation between allies, arguing that greater industrial integration is essential to strengthening the alliance’s security capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the NATO leaders’......

Trump signals end to Turkey sanctions and weighs renewed F-35 fighter jet sales

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......

Canada and Turkey begin formal talks on a new free trade agreement

Canada and Turkey have officially started negotiations toward a new free trade agreement, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The launch of the talks was announced on Tuesday by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following a recent agreement......

Turkey intensifies security crackdown ahead of NATO Summit in Ankara

Turkish authorities have stepped up security operations and detained additional journalists and activists ahead of this week's NATO Summit in Ankara, prompting renewed concerns over civil liberties as world leaders prepare to gather in the capital. The latest arrests come amid an extensive security......

Erdogan warns Israel against undermining US–Iran diplomatic efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Middle East peace efforts risk failing without the involvement and support of regional powers, urging that Israel must not be allowed to derail diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime......