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Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
Storm Goretti continues to cause travel mayhem and power outages in northern Europe
Storm Goretti has led to significant disruptions across Europe, including deaths reported recently in Turkey with five fatalities. These incidents are part of broader weather-related accidents that ha...
Erdogan seeks Turkey's return to the F-35 program
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his desire for Turkey to rejoin the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, which was suspended due to disputes over the procurement of Russian S-400 ai...
NATO Criticizes Turkey Over Militia It Includes Finland
Turkey has faced criticism from NATO members over its involvement with militias that include groups also present in Finland, highlighting the growing tension within the alliance....
Turkey Takes Legislative Measure Against Drone Threats
Turkey has enacted new legislation aimed at addressing security threats posed by drones. The move reflects Turkey's efforts to strengthen its national security measures against advanced drone technolo...
Ukraine Plans Change! Wants Europe's Ceasefire Entrusted to Turkey: Critical Talks on Ankara Line
Ukraine is considering entrusting the European ceasefire to Turkey as part of new strategic plans. This involves critical diplomatic discussions taking place between Ukrainian and Turkish officials in...
Turkey detains 110 suspects in operation targeting Islamic State after deadly clash
Turkish police detained 110 suspects linked to the Islamic State after an eight-hour siege operation on Tuesday following a deadly clash that left three police officers and six militants dead. The arr...
Turkey: Islamic State militants and police officers killed in clash
Turkish security forces clashed with Islamic State (IS) militants in Yalova province, resulting in six militants and three police officers being killed. Ten individuals were wounded during the eight-h...
Sales of $410 million from ASELSAN to a NATO country
ASELSAN has completed a significant sales deal worth approximately $410 million with an undisclosed NATO member state....
ASELSAN Signs $410 Million Agreement with Poland
ASELSAN has signed a contract worth $410 million with Poland for the supply of military equipment and associated services....
US, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza after Miami talks
The United States alongside Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have urged parties involved in the Gaza ceasefire to uphold their obligations and remain restrained after talks held in Miami. The chief US envoy, S...
US to Host Qatari, Turkish, Egyptian Officials For Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States will host officials from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt for talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This diplomatic effort underscores the international commu...
Russian Orlan-10 drone crashes near Istanbul as Black Sea surveillance intensifies
A Russian-made Orlan-10 drone has crashed close to the Turkish city of Istanbul, escalating tensions regarding aerial monitoring activities along the Black Sea coast. This incident marks the second ti...
Pakistan Navy gets second MILGEM class ship made by Turkiye
The Pakistan Navy has received the second MILGEM class ship built by Turkey under a technology transfer agreement between the two nations on December 21, 2025....
NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Praises Bayraktar TB2 Drones: Technologies Impressed Me
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed admiration for Turkey's domestically developed Bayraktar TB2 drones, noting that their advanced technologies made a significant impression on hi...
Turkey bars Iranians from protesting outside Istanbul consulate
On Sunday, Turkish authorities blocked Iranians from protesting outside Iran's consulate in Istanbul, deploying police and restricting movement around the area. This follows ongoing anti-government pr...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Andriy Yepanasyuk as the country's head of security services. This decision comes just days before important diplomatic talks in Paris involving U...
Erdogan’s Suffocating Pressure on F-35s
Turkish President Erdogan has been applying pressure for the delivery of F-35 fighter jets, despite Turkey's purchase being controversial due to its stance on Syria and procurement of Russian S-400 mi...
Turkey Considers It Unjust to Be Excluded from U.S. F-35 Program
The Turkish government asserts that its exclusion from the United States' F-35 program is unjustified and expresses dissatisfaction with this decision....
Message from President Erdogan about F-35: Necessary for NATO security!
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has highlighted the importance of the F-35 fighter jets for NATO's overall security and defense capabilities....
Erdogan's F-35 Statement! Important for NATO Security
Turkish President Erdogan made comments regarding Turkey's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets and its implications for NATO security. The statement highlights the importance of these aircraft to NATO's ...
Turkey's Erdogan says he will discuss Ukraine, Gaza with Trump on Monday
Turkish President Erdogan announced he will have a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 3rd to discuss the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia as well as issues in Gaza. Additiona...
Cyprus agitated as Netanyahu drags it into Israel–Turkey tensions
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of involving Cyprus in tense relations between Turkey and Israel to boost his popularity rather than acting in the interest of all countries invol...
Seven Turkish police wounded in clash with Islamic State militants
On Monday in Yalova province, northwest Turkey, seven police officers were injured and suspected members of the Islamic State engaged in clashes. Sporadic gunfire was reported near the scene, where a ...
Turkey and Hamas discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire - Reuters
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas officials in Ankara to discuss the ongoing ceasefire agreement in Gaza and potential steps for advancing it to a second phase. The Hamas representat...
Half of Turkey's Desired F-35s Cannot Fly: Have Been Grounded for Months
Reports indicate that approximately half of the F-35 aircraft ordered by Turkey cannot fly and have been grounded for several months. This issue presents challenges in Turkey’s air force capabilities ...
Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey
The chief of staff of Libya's army, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died along with four others when the plane he was in crashed upon leaving Ankara, Turkey after an official visit....
Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara
A jet carrying the chief of the General Staff of Libya's army went missing after taking off from Ankara. Turkish authorities have initiated search and rescue operations in response....
Turkey hits renewable milestone as solar surpasses gas in power capacity
Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that wind and solar power capacity had reached 39,215 megawatts by the end of November. This marks a significant moment for...
Morning update
Key updates from the Middle East: Israeli military killed three Palestinians in Gaza City; three women perished and two are missing after a house collapse in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza; Israeli forces destro...
Second Drone in 24 Hours Found Crashed in Northwest Turkey
A second drone has been discovered crashed in northwest Turkey, marking the third such event since Monday. This development emerges following warnings from Turkish authorities to Russia and Ukraine ab...
Closed-door breakdown in Syria-Kurdish talks foreshadowed Aleppo clashes
The failure of closed-door negotiations brokered by the US between Syria and Kurdish forces has set the stage for further violence in Aleppo as Turkey continues to pressure Damascus regarding the futu...
Turkish court rules man liking women’s posts could undermine marital trust, prompts debate
A court decision in Kayseri, Turkey, states that a husband repeatedly liking posts by women other than his wife on social media can be considered a breach of marital trust and grounds for divorce. The...
Turkey eyes offshore energy pact with Syria in 2026 amid East Med isolation
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has proposed an offshore energy agreement with Syria for the year 2026, potentially upsetting regional powers involved in the gas-rich Eastern Mediterranean...
Hamed bin Jassim Comments on Turkey's Possible Joining of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Defense Agreement - Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera reports that Hamed bin Jassim commented on the possibility of Turkey joining a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Bin Jassim noted potential implications for stability in ...
NATO's brain entrusted to Turkey! Permanent agreement announced
The article discusses NATO announcing a permanent arrangement with Turkey, which involves significant cooperation or operational coordination that could be likened to enhancing strategic collaboration...
Muslim Alliance Frightening Israel! Panic Abroad
The article discusses concerns within Israel over the growing influence and cooperation among Muslim nations, suggesting that this development has resulted in a sense of panic both in Israel and inter...
Bloomberg: Erdogan Open to Putin and Zelenskiy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey remains open to relations with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to Bloomberg. This...
Critical Ethics in Turkish Defense Industry: NATO Accepts for First Time
NATO has approved critical ethics standards for the Turkish defense industry for the first time, marking an important development in aligning Turkey's military manufacturing with international ethical...
Turkey's Snow Defense Stance Causes Panic! EU Turns Deaf Ears
The article discusses how Turkey's snow defense strategy has caused significant concern and panic among certain quarters. The European Union is reported to have shown little interest or response to th...
First Ship Seized For Undersea Cable Cutting Since NATO’s Baltic Sentry Began
A Turkish-owned cargo ship named Fitburg has been accused of damaging an undersea cable connecting Finland and Estonia, marking the first such incident since NATO's Baltic Sentry operation commenced....
Daily Memo: Russia’s Advance in Ukraine, Turkey’s Support for Somalia
Russia's General Staff chief claims that Russian forces have captured 700 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory over the past month as part of an effort to establish a 'security zone' along its bor...
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Greek military officials announced that Greece, Israel, and Cyprus will boost joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean next year, aimed at deepening defense cooperation between the t...
Turkey says electrical failure reported before Libyan military jet crash
A Dassault Falcon 50 jet carrying the Chief of Staff of Libya's army reported an electrical failure shortly before crashing near Ankara on Tuesday evening, according to Turkey’s head of communications...
US Press on Turkish Castle: Will Leave Britain and France Behind
The article discusses the strategic advantages that Turkey's defensive positions offer compared to those of NATO allies like Britain and France, suggesting Turkey may surpass these countries in certai...
Pakistan Turns to Turkey for F-16 Service Life Extension and Rearmament Amid Strict US Controls and Op Sindoor Losses
Facing critical airframe fatigue across its fleet and stringent operational restrictions from the United States, Pakistan turns to Turkey for assistance in extending the service life of its F-16 fight...
Indonesian Special Forces test Aselsan weapon system
Turkish defense company ASELSAN has completed integration and live-fire testing of two combat systems for Indonesia’s elite special forces. The tested systems are the SARP 12.7 mm Remote Weapon Statio...
The Bayraktar Akinci UAV Is Cementing Turkey’s Drone Superpower Status
Turkey's Bayraktar Akinci drone has an impressive operational ceiling of 40,000 feet and is making significant strides in the international arms export market....
Turkey says Gaza will be governed by Palestinians
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that representatives from Turkey met with US, Qatar, and Egypt on Friday to discuss implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The talks...
Facing Israeli pushback, Turkey recalibrates public messaging on Gaza force
Turkey's diplomatic chief has stated that joining the Gaza stabilization force is not currently a top priority for Ankara, in response to Israel's stance....
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