Keywords: TURKEY


Iran proposes regional Islamic security framework to strengthen cooperation

Iran has renewed its call for the creation of a regional security framework involving several Muslim-majority countries, arguing that regional stability should be managed through cooperation among neighboring states rather than relying on external powers. The proposal was discussed during a telephone......

Turkey: Wildfires Spread in Mugla as Authorities Evacuate Homes and Hospital Units

Wildfires have intensified in Turkey's Mugla province, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and take precautionary measures at a local hospital as strong winds fuel the flames. The fire reportedly started in an agricultural area near Seydikemer before spreading to surrounding areas. Emergency......

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......

HSBC reviews Turkey banking operations as part of global strategy to streamline business

HSBC has launched a strategic review of its retail and domestic corporate banking operations in Turkey, as the British banking group continues efforts to simplify its global structure and focus on markets where it sees stronger growth potential. The lender said on Tuesday that it is evaluating all options......

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......

Thousands of Kurds rally in Turkey calling for Abdullah Öcalan’s release

Thousands of people gathered in southeastern Turkey on Sunday to call for the release of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, as supporters argued that his freedom is essential to achieving a lasting peace between the Turkish state and the Kurdish movement. The......

Istanbul to host NATO parliamentary summit ahead of leaders' meeting

Turkey is preparing to host a high-level parliamentary gathering of NATO member states in Istanbul later this month, reinforcing its role as an important venue for international dialogue on security and defense issues. The two-day summit will bring together parliamentary representatives from across......

Morocco enters top five clients of Turkish chemical exports

Turkey’s chemical exports recorded a sharp shift in May 2026, with Morocco rising to fourth place among the sector’s main destinations. The North African country moved ahead in the ranking behind Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, marking a significant change in trade flows. Export volumes......

Erdogan warns Israel actions threaten Turkey after regional escalation

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across......