Indonesia and Turkey hold talks on defence and economic ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, on Wednesday for discussions aimed at deepening economic and defence ties between the two Muslim-majority nations. Erdoğan’s visit to Indonesia, the most populous Muslim-majority country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, marked the second stop in his four-day diplomatic tour, which also includes Malaysia […]
Syria’s new leadership welcomes regional and global diplomacy
Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking a significant step in regional diplomacy following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago. During his visit, Safadi emphasised Jordan’s support for Syria’s reconstruction and stressed the importance of a stable and secure Syria that meets the […]
At least five killed in attack on aerospace firm near Turkey’s Ankara
At least five people were killed and 22 others wounded in an attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara, Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin at the time, confirmed the casualty toll and condemned the incident as a “heinous terrorist attack.” The assault […]
Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey
Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees erupted in the central Melikgazi region and spread to other areas. The unrest began when Turkish authorities arrested a Syrian man accused of sexually abusing a seven-year-old Syrian girl in Kayseri. Angered by online reports of the crime, Turkish residents flipped cars and set […]
At least 11 killed in southeast Turkey wildfires
At least 11 people have lost their lives and dozens more have been injured as wildfires tore through several villages in predominantly Kurdish southeastern Turkey. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced the fatalities from the blaze, which occurred overnight between Diyarbakir and Mardin. He reported on social media that 78 individuals were injured, with at least […]
Turkey’s President Erdogan in Egypt on first visit in a decade
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, convened in Cairo to discuss pressing issues, notably urging Israel to halt its impending offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic step as Ankara and Cairo mend relations that had been strained for years. Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, […]
Turkey arrests suspects linked to Israel’s Mossad
In Turkey, authorities have arrested seven individuals on suspicion of providing information to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency for the purpose of tracking and monitoring local targets. The arrests were carried out in a collaborative effort between the police and Turkey’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT), with raids conducted in Istanbul and the province of Izmir, according […]
The United States approves the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
The United States has given its approval for the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey following the recent ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by the Turkish parliament. This move, announced by the US Department of State on Friday night, entails a $23 billion agreement to supply the warplanes to Turkey, a NATO ally. Alongside […]