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Erdogan: Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran or Israel

President Erdogan says the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement reflects shared responsibility, not an alliance against any country, and is grounded in self-defence rights.

Turkish FM Fidan attends UN declaration on Gaza peace summit and meets Saudi, Syrian counterparts

No details emerged from either meeting as Israel continues to strike Gaza, with the Palestinian death toll rising.

Türkiye debunks fake foreign ministry statement on Uganda military chief

Türkiye announced on Monday that a statement circulated under the Turkish Foreign Ministry's logo and letterhead titled "Regarding the Threats of Uganda Chief of Defense Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba" is fake.

President Erdogan says Türkiye, US must 'gain new momentum' in ties, leave behind barriers

Turkish president hails ties with Washington, saying defence has traditionally been one of the strongest areas of Türkiye-US partnership and that Ankara is ready to advance cooperation in other areas, such as nuclear ene

Türkiye's Fidan attends 6th Türkiye-Egypt-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia foreign ministers’ meeting

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attends separate meeting with top diplomats of UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan.

What are the key issues Türkiye's Erdogan will raise in his UN address?

Turkish President Erdogan is expected to highlight Israel’s actions in Gaza, call for recognition of Palestine as a state and discuss potential international measures against Israel.

Türkiye denies reports of Somali visa restrictions on its citizens

Türkiye's Presidential Centre for Combating Disinformation has refuted recent claims circulating on social media alleging that Somalia has implemented new visa restrictions on Turkish citizens.

Kalin, Libya's acting defence chief discuss deepening Türkiye-Libya ties

Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Libya’s Abdussalam Zubi in Istanbul as efforts to unify the country’s political and military institutions gain momentum.

'Terror-Free Türkiye' process nearing final stage despite provocations: President Erdogan

The Turkish president says Ankara would take all necessary steps with determination to ensure that terrorism never again finds ground in the country.

Turkish President Erdogan to visit US for 81st UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to hold bilateral meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the heads of state and government of various countries.

Türkiye detains 175 in crackdown on fraud network with Israeli-linked owners

Justice Minister Akin Gurlek says investigators uncovered an organised scheme targeting foreign nationals through fake forex and cryptocurrency investment platforms.

Türkiye approves defence industry cooperation agreement with Brazil

The deal creates a legal framework for joint defence projects, technology transfers and reciprocal procurement between Ankara and Brasilia.

Who fears a strong Somalia?

Instead of questioning whether or not Somalia should be working with ‪Türkiye, Gulf States, and Western Countries, the question should be, are these countries helping to further the national interests of Somalia?

‘Thank You, Türkiye’: Demonstrations of solidarity continue across Somalia

Stadiums and town centres were filled with people expressing gratitude for Türkiye’s humanitarian, development, security and economic engagement with Somalia.

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits high-speed target with indigenous Sungur missile

The successful Black Sea test demonstrates the integration of locally developed air-defence technology with Türkiye's combat-proven unmanned aerial platform.

'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

Turkish flags fly in Somalia as crowds celebrate Ankara’s longstanding support for the country.

Mecca defence pact sends signal to Islamic world: Türkiye's Erdogan

"Türkiye has put its weight behind the region to help the Islamic world overcome challenges," says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Ancient 66-million-year-old fossil unearthed in Türkiye’s capital

Discovery at Kulhoyuk may shed light on how ancient residents interacted with objects from the distant past.

Integration of armed groups essential for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Turkish FM

The Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed equal citizenship, saying Syrians should live freely without discrimination or persecution based on faith or ethnic identity.

Türkiye: US arms waiver for Greek Cypriot Administration risks further undermining trust

"Türkiye will resolutely continue its efforts for the TRNC to attain its rightful place in the international community," the Foreign Ministry says.

Türkiye condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory

Ankara reiterates support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, welcomes Iraqi investigation into attacks.

Mogadishu mayor hosts farewell ceremony for Türkiye ambassador Alper Aktaş

The mayor hosted the ceremony to honour Ambassador Alper Aktaş’s contribution to strengthening relations between Somalia and Türkiye.

Turkish defence giant MKE sets up Egypt subsidiary for joint production

Cairo-based Zafer will manage MKE's commercial activities in Egypt and support joint production of ammunition, energetic materials and defence systems for markets across Africa and the Gulf.

Türkiye eyes civilian tech boost from defence know-how to cut foreign reliance

Ankara plans to transfer defence industry technologies to civilian sectors under its 2027–2029 economic programme, aiming to boost domestic innovation and reduce dependence on foreign critical technologies.