Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu
Turkey is trying again to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine together for a new round of talks, says the Turkish presidency. The effort comes after Kyiv asked Ankara to host a high‑level meeting with Moscow, a request the Turkish government has been working on since the war began in 2022. Presi
Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would
A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif
Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s
Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was
A plane crash in Turkey has taken the lives of Libya's military chief and six others. The incident happened just after takeoff from Ankara, the country's capital. The plane, a Falcon 50 business jet, was heading back to Libya when it went down near the village of Kesikkavak. Turkish officials say th
The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the
Pope Leo made a significant stop at Istanbul's Blue Mosque during his first international trip. He showed respect by taking off his shoes, a common practice in many Muslim places of worship. However, he chose not to pray, focusing instead on exploring the mosque's vast interior, which can accommodat
In a puzzling turn of events, two large oil tankers faced explosions while sailing in the Black Sea. Both vessels are known for transporting Russian oil, which is under heavy international sanctions. The first ship, named Kairos, started taking in water after an explosion. This information came fro
