Adam Morrow

15:05

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Trump hails Türkiye as ‘tremendous ally’, says U.S. decides its own arms sales

President Donald Trump has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, saying U.S. arms sales are decided by Washington alone. He also praised Türkiye as "a tremendous ally" and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "a friend". 

18:21

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U.S. reportedly clears engine sale for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter jet

The chief executive of a Turkish defence company has said the United States has approved the export of GE F110 engines for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter jet, although Washington has yet to confirm the move.

17:40

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Türkiye and Syria target $10bn annual trade as economic ties deepen

Türkiye and Syria are aiming to increase annual bilateral trade to $10 billion as Ankara strengthens economic ties with Damascus under Syria's post-Assad government.

20:19

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Türkiye extends military mission in Somalia by another two years

Türkiye's parliament has approved a two-year extension of the country's military deployment in Somalia, reinforcing deepening security ties between Ankara and Mogadishu as the Horn of Africa nation continues to battle terrorism, piracy and other security threats.

17:15

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Türkiye marks 52 years since Cyprus intervention as defence chief visits northern Cyprus

Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler visited northern Cyprus to mark the 52nd anniversary of Türkiye's 1974 military intervention, as Ankara reaffirmed its support for Turkish Cypriots and renewed its call for international recognition of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

20:00

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Turkish FM Fidan meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Türkiye renews push for Ukraine peace talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia.

20:45

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Türkiye pushes for renewed Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Kyiv

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for a renewed round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks during a two-day visit to Kyiv, as Ankara seeks to revive its role as a mediator and advance efforts towards a negotiated end to the war.

19:56

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Kızılelma aces live-fire missile test over Black Sea

Türkiye's first unmanned fighter aircraft has successfully completed a live-fire test using a domestically developed supersonic missile, striking a target more than 120 kilometres away over the Black Sea in another milestone for the country's defence industry.

21:24

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Türkiye sends military aid to quake-hit Venezuela

Türkiye delivered 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country's reconstruction after last month's devastating earthquakes.

17:40

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Erdoğan says ‘constructive’ Trump meeting could boost U.S.-Türkiye defence ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday that his recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump would likely produce a “positive outcome” for Türkiye’s defence sector.

00:24

Ankara NATO Summit

Defence spending, Ukraine dominate 1st day of NATO leaders’ summit

NATO leaders met Tuesday for the first day of a two-day summit in the Turkish capital Ankara, at which defence spending, Ukraine, and alliance unity topped the agenda.

18:43

Politics

Russian missile debris found, destroyed along Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Parts of what are believed to be a Russian surface-to-air missile washed ashore at two locations on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast over the weekend, prompting bomb-disposal operations and security measures.

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Bomb-laden aerial drone crashes on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

An armed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on a Black Sea beach in northern Türkiye on Sunday, prompting a security operation and the controlled detonation of its munitions.

17:37

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Türkiye condemns France-Southern Cyprus defence deal

Türkiye has condemned a defence agreement signed this week between France and Southern Cyprus, describing it as a threat to regional stability and the rights of Turkish Cypriots.

17:21

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Trump’s NATO summit attendance to strengthen NATO unity, Erdoğan says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned attendance at an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will help strengthen alliance unity.

19:35

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Türkiye and Syria target $5bn trade boost within two years

Türkiye and Syria plan to increase annual bilateral trade to $5 billion within the next two years, officials from both countries said on Tuesday, as they seek to deepen economic ties and support Syria's recovery.

18:33

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Erdoğan urges Armenia to take ‘bolder steps’ towards normalised ties

Türkiye welcomed Armenia's parliamentary election result on Monday, urging Yerevan to take "bolder steps" towards regional peace and diplomatic normalisation.

16:22

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Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia sign declaration to boost regional cooperation

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed the Istanbul Declaration on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, connectivity and stability across the South Caucasus.

19:26

Türkiye-Niger Ties

Erdogan hosts leader of Niger, signalling interest in Africa’s Sahel region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara on Thursday, underscoring Türkiye’s growing engagement with Africa’s Sahel region as geopolitical alliances continue to shift.

21:04

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Energy security now a national security issue: Erdogan

Disruptions to global energy routes have transformed energy security from an economic concern into a matter of national security, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday.

19:00

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Türkiye and Armenia leaders reaffirm commitment to normalisation

Turkish and Armenian leaders reiterated their commitment to normalising relations during a phone call on Tuesday, discussing plans to deepen cooperation and advance a long-stalled rapprochement process.

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Armenia vows to normalise ties with Azerbaijan and Türkiye

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said Yerevan remains committed to normalising relations with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, expressing confidence that decades of regional hostility will eventually give way to lasting stability.

15:39

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Eight killed in Türkiye bus crash as authorities launch investigation

Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into a passenger bus crash in southwestern Türkiye that killed eight people and injured 33 others over the weekend.

20:46

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Turkish police storm CHP headquarters as party's political crisis deepens

A Turkish court ruling reinstating former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu triggered fresh unrest on Sunday (24 May), as riot police stormed the opposition party’s Ankara headquarters amid an escalating political crisis that critics say threatens democratic norms in Türkiye.