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Turkey’s drone industry fuels African conflicts, expands geopolitical reach

As African militaries increasingly turn to drone warfare, Turkey has emerged as a dominant supplier, providing low-cost armed drones that are reshaping the region’s...

Public trust in Turkish economy hits new low as speculation mounts over finance minister’s future

Confidence in Turkey’s economic management has plummeted to new lows, according to a recent public opinion survey, amid growing speculation over the possible resignation...

Iran meets with European powers in İstanbul amid threat of UN sanctions snapback

Iranian diplomats met counterparts from Germany, Britain and France on Friday for renewed nuclear talks, amid warnings that the three European powers could trigger...

Turkish central bank cuts interest rate to 43 percent

Turkey's central bank on Thursday lowered its key interest rate to 43 percent, with the 300 basis point cut more than expected by analysts. The...

‘A country of easy deaths’: Anger mounts after Turkey wildfire kills 10

The death of 10 workers in a forest fire in central Turkey on Wednesday has triggered a national outcry, with opposition leaders and rights...

Turkish spy chief outlines plan to end PKK insurgency, urges legal path for return of fighters

Turkey’s intelligence chief has unveiled a five-stage plan aimed at ending the armed campaign of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), telling political parties...

Turkey calls Israeli vote to annex West Bank ‘illegitimate’

Turkey on Wednesday condemned the Israeli parliament's vote calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, calling it an "illegitimate and provocative gesture...

Ukraine seeks Zelensky–Putin talks as Russia offers brief truces at İstanbul meeting

Ukraine on Wednesday proposed direct talks within weeks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin, but Moscow played down the chances of progress...

UK, Germany clear path for Turkey to acquire Eurofighter jets

Turkey moved closer to acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon jets on Wednesday after Germany approved the long-delayed export and Britain signed a memorandum of understanding with...

[ANALYSIS] Turkey ends 52-year oil pipeline agreement with Iraq: Strategic reset or emerging risks?

Fatih Yurtsever* Turkey’s decision, announced on July 20, 2025, to terminate its longstanding Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement effective July 27, 2026, has drawn increased...

ECtHR faults Turkey for terrorism convictions of 239 applicants in follow-up to 2023 judgment

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled Tuesday that Turkey violated the rights of 239 people convicted of terrorism offenses due to their...

New round of Russia-Ukraine talks set for Wednesday in Turkey: Zelensky

Russia and Ukraine will hold new peace talks Wednesday as a follow-up to two rounds in İstanbul that made little progress on ending their...

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