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Turkey, Japan defense chiefs meet as China concerns push Tokyo toward drones

The Japanese defense chief’s visit focuses on defense industry cooperation, including a potential drone deal amid Tokyo's growing concerns over...

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Turkey’s top religious body sparks outrage over women’s inheritance rights

Women rights activists say that the body is increasingly targeting women, challenging secular law and fostering conditions for gender-based violence.

15.08.2025 8

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After inking military pact, Turkey to provide Syria with weapons, training

The initial phase of Turkey-Syria military cooperation will address building a regular army and basic defensive needs, analysts say.

15.08.2025 10

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Turkey, Syria ink defense cooperation deal as Ankara ups pressure on Kurdish-led SDF

The military agreement comes amid Ankara’s warnings to the Pentagon-allied and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces over their refusal to integrate...

13.08.2025 3

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Turkey detains 30 as government crackdown on opposition deepens: What to know

Detainees include officials from Istanbul and Antalya municipalities and their family members as part of an ongoing corruption investigation into the...

12.08.2025 3

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Israel steps up Gaza City bombing after Netanyahu vow to expand the offensive

By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO (Reuters) -Palestinians reported the heaviest bombardments in weeks on Monday in areas east of Gaza City, just hours after ...

11.08.2025 10

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6.1 earthquake strikes northwest Turkey, killing 1 and injuring dozens

The tremor centered in Balikesir killed one and injured dozens, sparking panic in surrounding provinces including Istanbul.

11.08.2025 30

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Turkey’s Fidan to visit Egypt with Libya, Gaza on agenda

The top Turkish diplomat’s Cairo visit comes as Ankara-Cairo engagement deepens amid shifting power balances in North Africa and shared concerns...

08.08.2025 6

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Unresolved property issues haunt stalled Cyprus peace process

NICOSIA (Reuters) -Decades-old property disputes stemming from Cyprus's unresolved division are stirring tensions on the island, threatening to derail...

05.08.2025 2

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Lebanon's cabinet meets to discuss Hezbollah's arms after US pressure

By Maya Gebeily and Laila BassamBEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss Hezbollah's arsenal, after Washington ramped up ...

05.08.2025 5

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Somalia’s Puntland releases Turkey arms cargo ship: What to know

Talks between Turkey and Puntland follow the seizure of a military cargo ship amid simmering disputes over authority with Mogadishu.

05.08.2025 8

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Turkey names new army chief in unexpected reshuffle

ANKARA — Turkey on Tuesday replaced Army Chief of Staff Metin Gurak before the end of his four year-term, according to the state-run Anadolu ...

05.08.2025 8

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UAE summer temperatures surge near record highs after hottest ever spring

By AbdelHadi Ramahi(Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates is facing surging temperatures this summer after its hottest spring ever, with temperatures ...

04.08.2025 4

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Greece threatens to block Turkey from EU loans over Aegean, Cyprus tensions

Greece and Cyprus oppose Turkey’s participation in the EU’s SAFE program over long-standing disputes, even as other EU powers including Germany...

04.08.2025 3

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Italy, Turkey, Libya hold summit as Meloni prioritizes migration: What to know

Three leaders met in Istanbul as Italy leads efforts to curb irregular migration from Libya and Ankara balances between Tripoli and eastern Libya.

01.08.2025 3

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Palestine Action's co-founder wins bid to challenge UK terror group ban

LONDON (Reuters) -The co-founder of a pro-Palestinian campaign group on Wednesday won her bid to bring a legal challenge against the British...

30.07.2025 3

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Trump envoy Witkoff heading to Israel for Gaza talks, Axios reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Israel on Wednesday for talks on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Axios...

30.07.2025 30

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Explainer-How might the EU respond to Israel over Gaza aid crisis?

By Andrew GrayBRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is considering partially suspending Israeli access to funding under its flagship research ...

30.07.2025 6

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Turkey to begin natural gas exports to Syria on Aug. 2: What to know

Turkey will supply gas via a swap deal with Azerbaijan, backed by Qatar financing, the Turkish energy minister said.

30.07.2025 10

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UK PM Starmer says he and Trump agreed on need for Gaza ceasefire

TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Gaza...

28.07.2025 30

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'No alternative' to two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

There is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians, France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on ...

28.07.2025 10

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Fighter jets, frigates & drones: Turkey signs $5.85B in export deals at IDEF

Turkey is expanding its defense exports with major deals in South Asia and East Asia at IDEF 2025.

28.07.2025 4

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Bessent says he will meet Chinese officials, discuss tariff deadline extension

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he will meet his Chinese counterpart next week and discuss what is...

22.07.2025 5

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‘We will intervene’: Turkey’s Fidan warns against dividing Syria

Ankara threatens action against the Kurdish-led SDF as the US pushes for the group’s integration into a post-regime Damascus.

22.07.2025 10

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UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed heads to Turkey amid heightened regional diplomacy

The UAE president’s visit to Turkey comes as Turkish and Emirati involvement intensifies in regional diplomatic efforts, spanning conflicts from...

15.07.2025 3

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Turkey's Fidan heads to New York for Cyprus talks as Libya tensions flare

The top Turkish diplomat will attend UN-hosted Cyprus talks amid rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

15.07.2025 8

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Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida

Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to protect the religious...

15.07.2025 5

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Turkey's Fidan heads to UN Cyprus talks as Libya maritime deal stirs tensions

The top Turkish diplomat will fly to New York for discussions to address issues stemming from a controversial Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement.

15.07.2025 3

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PKK militants symbolically lay down arms in historic ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan

The ceremony marks a fresh turning point in a peace process aimed at ending the militant group’s four-decade armed campaign against Turkey.

11.07.2025 10

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In first AI crackdown, Turkey blocks access to some Grok content

The access ban marked the first AI content censorship in Turkey, stemming from offensive material targeting the Turkish president, religious values,...

09.07.2025 20

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As clock ticks down on Turkey's Sozcu TV, is Erdogan muting opposition?

As Istanbul's mayor remains jailed, pressure mounts on opposition-aligned media to soften their criticism, analysts say.

08.07.2025 5

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12 Turkish soldiers die from methane poisoning in Iraq: What to know

Turkish troops were exposed to the toxic gas while searching for the remains of a soldier.

07.07.2025 3

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At least two dead, hundreds displaced as wildfires rage across Turkey

Fire crews are battling to contain six fires across several Turkish provinces that have also displaced thousands on the Aegean coast.

04.07.2025 10

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Turkey: PKK disarmament could begin within days, Erdogan’s party says

The ruling party’s spokesperson said the disarmament process is imminent amid reports of a looming “goodwill” ceremony expected from the Kurdish...

01.07.2025 6

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US ambassador to Turkey sees solution to F-35 issue 'by year-end'

The new US ambassador to Ankara says that Congress is open to taking a fresh look at the F-35 issue.

30.06.2025 4

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Gaza rescuers say 25 killed by Israeli fire

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed at least 25 people on Thursday, including 15 who had gathered near an aid distribution site.Civil...

19.06.2025 7

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'Like the sky was torn open': At Turkey border, Iranians recall terror in Tehran

"The first two days were okay, people said it would just end. But then it started escalating and people really started panicking," said Mehran Ataei...

19.06.2025 8

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Iran’s Araghchi to visit Turkey as Ankara seeks war mediation role

Iran’s top diplomat is expected in Turkey for the OIC talks as the Iran-Israel war dominates the agenda.

19.06.2025 10

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Turkey ramps up Iran border security as Ankara, UNHCR monitor refugee risks

UNHCR stands ready to support Turkey, though no major refugee movement has been observed along the Iranian border, the international body’s Turkey...

18.06.2025 2

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Amid rapprochement with Libya’s Hifter, Turkey says parliament reviewing maritime deal

The review marks a shift in Libya’s internal dynamics and Turkey’s regional diplomacy, though analysts doubt the deal will be ratified.

12.06.2025 4

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UK, Australia, Canada, N.Zealand, Norway sanction far-right Israeli ministers

Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway on Tuesday ordered sanctions against two hardline Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of...

11.06.2025 8