An Iranian lawmaker criticized the new Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, dismissing it as ineffective while regional tensions escalate amid the conflict involving Iran.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression, amid escalating regional conflict involving Iran and its allies.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence agreement to strengthen collective security amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, with a focus on mutual defense against aggression and promoting regional stability.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence against any armed attack, amidst escalating regional tensions fueled by the US-Iran conflict.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Doha, establishing a mutual defense commitment where an attack on one is considered an attack on all.
Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul to complete his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool as a free agent.
MI6 tops a peer review of European foreign intelligence services, praised for its expertise in recruiting high-level informants in Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey, scoring 251 points ahead of France's DGSE with 169 points.
Turkey's foreign ministry reported a drone attack on two civilian vessels leaving Russia's Novorossiysk port, resulting in injured crew members. Ankara expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict's impact on shipping.
High levels of microplastics and plastic contamination were discovered in a Turkish waterway near an Adana recycling hub supplied with British waste, raising agricultural and food safety concerns.
TASS confirms Telegram app is no longer available for download on Apple’s App Store in Russia, Turkey and the United States, though existing installations remain functional. The app stays accessible on Google Play and RuStore.
A German-Turkish research team conducted the first survey of Mount Ararat's shrinking glacier in Turkey, using radio echo sounding and seismic surveys to map its thickness. They aim to extract an ice core to uncover information on climate change and human history, as the glacier's ice layers preserve millennia of data.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced increased cooperation and trade with ASEAN members, with trade volume rising from US$6.5 billion to US$16 billion since 2010. He expressed belief in further deepening political and economic ties with the region.
Deutsche Bank Research's report reveals Turkey as the most expensive market for the iPhone 17 Pro, costing over twice the US price, while Japan offers the cheapest. The report highlights taxes, tariffs, and currency weakness as key factors in price disparities, particularly widening the Europe-US gap.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Five wildfires persist across Turkey's western and southern coasts, with the agriculture ministry warning of continued high risk next week. While 202 of 206 recent fires are controlled, residents in affected areas describe devastating losses of homes and livelihoods.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Russia's Ambassador to Turkey, Sergey Vershinin, expressed satisfaction with the current $50 billion annual trade volume between Russia and Turkey, noting the strategic goal to increase this to $100 billion annually.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin states that Western sanctions against Russia are illegal under international law, hindering bilateral trade and negatively impacting the global economy. Russia and Turkey aim to reach $100 billion in annual trade despite these challenges.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin confirms ongoing discussions with Ankara over the S-400 missile systems Turkey purchased from Russia, amid reports of potential resale to a Persian Gulf country.
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, formed the "New Party" (Yeni Parti) with 90 other lawmakers, making it the second-largest party in parliament. This move follows deep divisions and legal challenges within the CHP, with Ozel vowing to lead the fight against President Erdogan.
After being ousted from the CHP by a court ruling, former leader Ozel formed the Yeni Parti, attracting 91 lawmakers and becoming Turkey's second-largest party. This split follows the CHP's success in 2024 local elections and raises questions about Ozel's potential challenge to President Erdogan in 2028.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
Pamukkale, meaning 'cotton castle,' and the ancient city of Hierapolis in Turkey form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its dazzling white calcite terraces formed by thermal springs and the ruins of a Hellenistic spa town, the site attracts many tourists. Turkish authorities and an Italian archaeological team manage conservation efforts to protect its natural and historical integrity from tourism impacts.
