Turkish foreign minister, US counterpart discuss cease-fire talks between Hamas, Israel
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his US counterpart Antony Blinken on Wednesday discussed the latest status of the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. In a phone call requested from the US side, Fidan and Blinken also discussed developments…
Turkish, Malaysian defense chiefs meet as part of official visit to bolster bilateral ties
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler continued his official visit to Malaysia on Tuesday with a meeting with Malaysian Defense Minister Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Upon arrival at the Malaysian Ministry of Defense, Guler was greeted with a military…
At exhibit opening, Anadolu’s CEO stresses media’s role in promoting environmental awareness
Serdar Karagoz, the president and CEO of Anadolu, stressed the media’s critical role in fostering an environmentally conscious society at the launch of Anadolu’s “Our Green Line: Environment” photo exhibit in Ankara. Speaking to Turkish news channel NTV, where he…
Türkiye’s president vows resolute fight against terrorism until it no longer threatens country
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday reiterated the country’s resolute fight against terrorism. “We will continue our fight with determination and resolve until we eliminate terrorism as a source of threat to our country,” Erdogan said in a speech…
4th meeting of Türkiye-Iraq High-Level Security Mechanism to be held in Ankara
The 4th meeting of the Türkiye-Iraq High-Level Security Mechanism will be held on Thursday in the Turkish capital Ankara, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The meeting aims to solidify the understanding reached in security matters with additional concrete steps and…
6th International Friendship Short Film Festival open for submissions honoring Palestinian stories
The 6th International Friendship Short Film Festival organized by Balkon Film with the support of Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s General Directorate of Cinema is set to welcome film enthusiasts from Oct. 4-7 this year. According to a statement…
Turk ethnic minority still denied rights in North Macedonia under Ohrid Agreement even after 23 years
BELGRADE, Serbia Though the Ohrid Agreement was signed in North Macedonia 23 years ago, the ethnic Turk minority, which constituted about 4% of the total population, continues to be denied their rights according to the pact signed on Aug. 13,…
Turkish foreign minister condemns Gaza massacre, calls for international accountability
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday called for the perpetrators of the massacre in Gaza to be held accountable, insisting they must not go unpunished. Speaking at a joint press conference in Istanbul alongside Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister and…
Turkish President Erdogan reiterates call for global community to halt Israel’s rising aggression
Türkiye’s president on Thursday reaffirmed his call for the international community to halt Israel’s dangerous escalation of aggression, warning that it could hurl the region into a wider and even more destructive conflict. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, meeting in the Turkish…
Turkish community in UK urged to practice common sense as far-right riots continue
The British Turkish Association (BTA) issued a call Monday for unity and prudence to the Turkish community living in the UK following a series of violent incidents perpetrated by far-right extremists. In a statement, BTA President Murat Sukru Acar emphasized…
Israel’s blocking of aid, letting it rot is ‘1st phase of its genocide’ against Palestinians’: Turkish foreign minister
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned Israel’s crimes against Palestinians on Sunday while on a visit to Egypt. “Israel’s closing of the border gate, targeting aid convoys, killing humanitarian workers, blocking the evacuation of the sick and civilians and causing…
Turkish FM offers condolences to top Hamas official Meshaal over Haniyeh’s assassination Haniyeh’s sons Abdusselam and Hammam also present at meeting in
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has conveyed his condolences to Khaled Meshaal, the acting head of Hamas’ political bureau, over the assassination of its former chief Ismail Haniyeh, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on X on Friday. Haniyeh’s sons, Abdusselam…
