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Turkey welcomes Turkmen governor’s appointment in Iraq’s Kirkuk

Turkey on Monday welcomed the formal assumption of office by a Turkmen governor in Iraq’s multiethnic, oil-rich city of Kirkuk, describing the development as...

EU chief groups Turkey with Russia and China as influence to be countered, sparks criticism

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attracted criticism on Tuesday after grouping Turkey with Russia and China as sources of influence the European...

NATO chief Rutte to visit Turkey ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Ankara April 21–22 for meetings with senior Turkish officials ahead of a NATO leaders summit scheduled to...

Turkey says it is optimistic Iran-US ceasefire will be extended

Turkey said Sunday it was optimistic that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States due to expire on Wednesday would be extended,...

Nigeria signs defense deal with Turkey to train special forces, expand arms cooperation

Nigeria has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Turkey that will include special forces training and joint defense production, as Africa’s most populous country...

Turkey says Israel using security to justify territorial expansion

Turkey’s foreign minister said Saturday that Israel was using security concerns as a pretext to seize more land, accusing the government of Prime Minister...

Turkey unilaterally lifts visa requirement for Australian tourists

Turkey will allow Australian citizens to enter the country without a visa starting Friday under a unilateral decision aimed at boosting tourism, just days...

US ambassador says Washington, Ankara may soon resolve S-400 sanctions dispute

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said Friday that Washington and Ankara are close to resolving a long-running dispute over US sanctions imposed on...

Syria may consider ‘long-term’ talks with Israel on Golan Heights, president says at Turkey forum

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday said he could consider "long-term negotiations" with Israel on the disputed Golan Heights if Israel agreed to withdraw...

Turkey eyes Europe-Gulf corridor under rail deal with Syria, Jordan: report

Turkey, Syria and Jordan have agreed to modernize their rail networks with the aim of creating a transport corridor linking southern Europe to the...

Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war

Turkey hosts a high-stakes forum on Friday, bringing together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as Islamabad pushes diplomatic efforts to...

Russia lists Turkey among potential targets over Ukraine drone support

Russia has threatened companies supporting Ukraine’s drone production by publishing their addresses and warning of “unpredictable consequences,” with two firms in Turkey also named...

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