Keywords: TURKEY


Erdogan calls Israeli leaders “child killers” in sharp escalation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a direct verbal attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that no power could threaten Türkiye or its leadership while accusing Israeli officials of killing children. The remarks mark a new escalation in tensions between the two......

Halkbank hires EY to review sanctions and anti-money laundering compliance

Turkish state-owned lender Halkbank has appointed the global consulting firm Ernst & Young to conduct an independent review of its compliance with international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. The decision follows an agreement reached with the United States Department of Justice......

NATO intercepts second missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace

A second missile launched from Iran was intercepted by defense systems operated by NATO after entering the airspace of Turkey, according to a statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Monday. The ballistic missile was reportedly neutralized by NATO air and missile defense units deployed......

Iranians fleeing war describe fear under relentless airstrikes

As military tensions escalate in the Middle East, civilians fleeing Iran are sharing alarming accounts of life under constant bombardment. Many have crossed into neighboring countries in recent days, describing nights filled with fear and uncertainty as explosions rocked cities across the country. Among......

Turkish and French Foreign Ministers discuss regional tensions in phone call

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday to discuss ongoing regional developments, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The officials explored ways to reduce tensions in the region and reviewed potential measures......

Invasive species, drought, and climate shocks put global water security at risk

A growing convergence of invasive species, protracted drought, and intensifying climate extremes is placing critical water and food systems in India, Türkiye, and the United States under mounting strain, according to researchers and officials. From parched lakes in southern India to collapsing aquifers......

Somaliland and Somalia compete for US partnership over bases and minerals

Somaliland has moved to deepen its ties with Washington by offering the United States exclusive access to its mineral resources and potential military facilities, intensifying a rivalry with Somalia for American strategic favor in the Horn of Africa. Khadar Hussein Abdi, Somaliland’s minister of......

klErdogan urges restraint in Horn of Africa as Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has wrapped up a rare visit to Ethiopia, using the trip to celebrate a century of diplomatic relations while cautioning against turning the Horn of Africa into a battleground for outside powers. At a joint news conference in Addis Ababa alongside Prime Minister......

European parliament condemns Turkey over expulsions and press crackdown

The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution denouncing what it described as Turkey’s targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians, calling on Ankara to halt legal proceedings against media professionals and to stop using security codes that label hundreds of Christians......