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Powerful earthquake hits near Istanbul: authorities conduct safety checks

On Sunday evening, a strong earthquake measuring 6.1 in magnitude shook western Turkey. The tremor was felt across several provinces, prompting heightened vigilance from local authorities. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Turkey (AFAD) reported that the earthquake occurred around 7:53......

Egypt and Turkey hold talks on regional conflicts and economic cooperation

Cairo, August 9, 2025 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday to discuss ongoing regional developments, including the situations in Libya, Syria, Sudan, and Gaza. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, President Al-Sisi......

Turkey aids Syria in wildfire battle as flames rage across borders

Turkey has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to neighboring Syria to assist in combating the wildfires sweeping across the northwest Latakia region. This move comes as Turkish firefighters simultaneously battle blazes within their own borders, where one fatality has been reported in the western region......

Hakim Ziyech Faces $720,000 Tax Dispute in Turkey as Galatasaray Takes Responsibility

Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech is embroiled in a financial controversy in Turkey, with Turkish authorities revealing an unpaid tax debt of approximately $720,000. The issue stems from Ziyech’s tenure with Istanbul-based football club Galatasaray, which he left during the 2023–2024 winter......

Pedro Sánchez prepares for pivotal meeting with Erdogan amid Gaza crisis

The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, is set to travel to Istanbul this Friday for a significant meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The discussions will encompass both bilateral relations and pressing global issues, with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza......

Turkey faces challenges in PKK disarmament process

Turkey is taking a complex and sensitive path to ensure the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) follows through on its recent decision to disband after four decades of armed conflict. This process involves multiple regional dynamics, especially in neighboring Iraq and Syria, where the group has significant......

PKK announces disbandment and end of armed conflict with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its long-standing armed conflict with Turkey, marking a significant shift after more than four decades of struggle. This announcement was made by the Firat News Agency, which has close ties with the PKK. The resolution,......

Council of Europe Congress condemns detention of Istanbul mayor

The president of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, called for the "immediate release" of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, on Monday. Cools described Imamoglu’s detention as a "calculated maneuver" designed to undermine......

Turkey's Kizilelma Drone: A Strategic Addition to Morocco's Air Power

In a significant move reflecting Morocco's military ambitions, the advanced Turkish drone Kizilelma, developed by Baykar, is on the verge of joining the Moroccan Air Force. The Kizilelma, also known as the "Red Apple," is considered one of the most formidable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)......