Turkiye

The top Turkish diplomat strongly refutes the notion that the terror group PKK/YPG represents Kurdish interests, describing such perceptions as inaccurate and harmful.

The Defence Ministry says that the Turkish Armed Forces have secured a key position in Zap, northern Iraq, and continue their operations in the region without interruption.

Stable Syria will hold 'very strong position in Islamic world,' Erdogan tells journalists on return flight from Cairo.

Polish diplomat Witold Lesniak hails ‘thriving’ economic ties with Türkiye as sectors such as healthy food and cosmetics push bilateral trade growth.

Syria's strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa positions it for a potential economic revival, particularly in the trade sector.

Orhan Ekren, who resided in Milton Keynes and was of Turkish heritage, was last seen near Camden Market close to Camden Lock on November 26.

At the UN Security Council, Türkiye's representative Ahmet Yildiz reaffirmed support for Sudan's "unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence from outside interference."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi on sidelines of D-8 Summit in Cairo.

The events in Syria must be viewed as the Syrian people exercising their rights, say Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Defence officials reiterated Türkiye's firm stance against the PKK/YPG and Daesh, stressing that national security remains a top priority.

The Turkish president also calls for a more coordinated response from Islamic countries, especially members of the D-8.

Turkish President Erdogan says that critical advances in quantum computing will position Türkiye as a key global player.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati thanks Türkiye for its support amid a crisis due to Israeli attacks.

While the D-8 has significant potential, it has yet to fully capitalise on it, says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

The statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry comes after the EU General Affairs Council adopting its annual conclusions on the EU enlargement process.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stresses that the prosperity of Lebanon and Syria is necessary for regional stability.

Türkiye’s interest in acquiring the Typhoons comes amid broader efforts to modernise its air force.

Türkiye's importance in regional energy security will soar with administration change in Syria, experts say.

Erdogan highlights ongoing efforts to facilitate refugees' return, urging international collaboration to ensure sustainable conditions and reconstruction in Syria.

"No country, especially Israel, has the right to do this to people who have suffered this much, who have resisted with dignity, who are trying to build their country," Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz says.

Recent developments in the Middle East should not distract the international community from Israel's genocide in Gaza, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges that Türkiye-EU relations not to be held ‘hostage to narrow agendas of some members’ of bloc.

"There's no question that the Turks are significant players here in whatever the outcome in Syria is going to be," John Kirby says.

The Secretary "repeated a lot of the same things that we've been hearing for the past 20 years, particularly since Rachel Corrie’s killing," says Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's husband.

“I don't think you've heard that from anybody else, but I've been pretty good at predicting.”

Under Turkish command, the group will participate in five major NATO exercises, including Spain’s Dynamic Mariner and other mine warfare drills in Italy and Greece.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has denounced Israel's settlement expansion in the occupied Golan Heights, citing it as a step toward territorial expansion through occupation.

Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) has  sent a team of nearly 80 people to conduct a search-and-rescue operation to find people thought to be trapped in Sednaya military prison.

"By standing shoulder to shoulder, we must establish our own interests and order in the region," the Turkish foreign minister says.

Ankara's strong relations with both sides allowed it to progress with mediation efforts where others could not.