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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign joint defense pact amid regional security tensions

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have formalized a new trilateral defense agreement, marking a significant step toward deeper military cooperation as geopolitical instability continues to reshape the Middle East's security landscape. The agreement, signed on Friday during a high-level meeting......

Türkiye accuses Israel of undermining Gaza peace efforts amid renewed tensions

Türkiye's Communications Director Burhanettin Duran has accused Israel of weakening diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza, following renewed Israeli strikes targeting Palestinian areas. In statements released on Monday, Duran described the latest attacks......

Türkiye captures FETO suspect linked to 2016 assassination attempt against Erdogan

Turkish authorities have arrested a suspected member of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) who was wanted over his alleged involvement in the 2016 failed coup attempt and an operation targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Interior Ministry announced. The suspect, identified by the initials......

Erdoğan pays tribute to former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed his condolences following the death of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising the late leader's contribution to strengthening relations between Türkiye and Qatar as well as his efforts to promote regional stability. Sheikh......

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’......