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Friday, 23 May, 2025

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Turkiye pioneers peace, humanitarian diplomacy: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed Turkiyes ambition to serve as a global beacon of peace and humanitarian diplomacy, declaring the country a proactive force in resolving international crises while combating terrorism and empowering its youth. Speaking at Gençfest, a major...

Russia-Ukraine delegations agree in principle to hold more talks

Russia and Ukraine have agreed in principle to resume ceasefire negotiations during a direct meeting held in Istanbul on Friday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed. The talks, chaired by Fidan, represent a fresh diplomatic initiative aimed at halting hostilities between the two nations,...

Study reveals alarming microplastic pollution in Turkiye’s freshwater lakes

A new scientific study by researchers at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University has exposed significant microplastic pollution across seven freshwater lakes in Turkiye, including ecologically protected areas. The research highlights a growing environmental threat to aquatic ecosystems and water resources....

Erdogan voices strong support for Pakistan’s restraint in Kashmir tensions

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly May 6 attack in Kashmir, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed solidarity with Pakistan and urged restraint during a phone call with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency...

Israel backs India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ strikes in Pakistan; Turkiye sides with Islamabad

Indias airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor have triggered sharp international responses, with Israel voicing strong support for New Delhi and Turkiye condemning the operation as unprovoked aggression. The Indian strikes, conducted late Tuesday night,...

Erdogan, Trump hail ‘productive’ call, pledge reciprocal visits amid global crises

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke Monday in what both described as a productive and sincere phone call, covering a range of pressing international issues and reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral relations, reads a Daily Sabah report. According to...

Erdogan calls for calm between Pakistan and India

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a swift de-escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India, warning that ongoing hostilities could spiral into a more dangerous crisis. The two countries have recently engaged in cross-border shelling in the disputed Kashmir region, reads a...

Turkish, Qatari FMs call for pressure on Israel to accept peace, aid Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking alongside his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Sunday, called for international pressure on Israel to accept a peace deal and allow urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza. Fidan reaffirmed Turkiyes support for the...

Istanbul court rejects appeal for former mayor Imamoglu’s release

An Istanbul court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who has been held in custody since March on corruption charges. The decision also applies to other key suspects in the case, including Murat Ongun, a senior aide and former executive of a...

Netanyahu-Trump meeting reveals key divergences on Middle East policy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus recent White House visit, aimed at addressing critical issues including Irans nuclear ambitions, the Gaza conflict, and U.S. tariffs, focused on unexpected gaps in his relationship with President Donald Trump. Despite Netanyahus optimistic declaration...

Turkiye condemns Israel as greatest threat to regional peace

Turkiyes Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel, accusing it of being the greatest threat to peace and stability in the region. It said Israels aggressive and expansionist policies not only fuel conflict but also serve as the foundation of its foreign strategy, reads a Daily Sabah post....

Turkiye secures $500m from World Bank to boost jobs in quake-hit region

Turkiye has secured $500 million in new financing from the World Bank to preserve employment and create jobs in areas affected by the devastating February 2023 earthquakes, according to a report on Tuesday. The funding marks the second phase of the Registered Employment Generation Project,...

Kazakhstan’s Kaspi acquires Rabobank’s Turkiye operations in strategic move

Kaspi, the Kazakhstan-based fintech giant, has secured an agreement to acquire Rabobanks operations in Turkiye. This acquisition marks the companys second strategic move in Turkiye this year, following its purchase of a majority stake in Turkish e-commerce platform Hepsiburada in October 2024,...

Turkiye to hold tender for Bosporus railway project

Turkiye is moving forward with a major railway project aimed at crossing the Bosporus Strait, enhancing transportation links between Europe and Asia. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Turkiye is in the final stages of securing financing for the $4 billion...

CHP calls for protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest 'irresponsible': Ankara

Ankara has strongly criticized the Republican Peoples Party (CHP) for urging protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, calling the move irresponsible as unrest spreads across Turkiyes major cities. Protests erupted on Thursday in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, with...

BP sells $1B stake in firm linked to TANAP gas pipeline to Apollo

British energy giant BP has agreed to sell a stake in a company invested in the TANAP gas pipeline, which links Azerbaijan and Turkiye, to Apollo Global Management for $1 billion, the two firms announced on Friday. The sale is part of BPs $20 billion disposal program through 2027 as it shifts...

Erdogan slams opposition as ‘theatrics’ after arrest of Istanbul mayor

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized Turkiyes main opposition party for using theatrics following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Erdogan accused the opposition of distracting the public from their own shortcomings and misleading the nation through political maneuvers....

Greece insists on unification ahead of UN talks on Cyprus

Greece considers the unification of Turkish and Greek Cypriots the only viable solution to Cyprus long-standing division, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Monday, as international efforts to resolve the issue resumed. Cyprus can no longer remain divided. Partition was never a solution....

Iraq to double electricity imports from Turkiye to 600 MW

Iraq has reached an agreement to double its electricity imports from Turkiye, increasing the supply to 600 megawatts (MW), as reported by the Iraqi state news agency on Sunday. This move follows confirmation by Turkiyes Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, who is currently in...

Erdogan backs Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump in their first substantive phone call since Trumps return to office in January. The two leaders discussed key issues on Sunday, including the Russia-Ukraine war, counterterrorism, and defense cooperation, according to a statement...

Ukraine sees Turkiye as key security partner, trade ally

Ukraine considers Turkiye a strategic partner in security and trade and is prepared to ratify a free trade agreement between the two nations, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday. Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting a Turkish delegation led by Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and...

Turkiye's Atmaca missile achieves historic underwater firing test milestone

Turkiyes indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first underwater firing test. The groundbreaking test, which was announced on Wednesday by Haluk Gorgun, the head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), marks...

Turkiye's 2,000-year-old Roman bath reopens after restoration

A historic gem of Roman architecture, the 2,000-year-old Roman bath in Sarıkaya, Yozgat, Turkiye, has officially reopened to the public following extensive restoration efforts. This well-preserved structure stands as one of the most remarkable examples of Roman bath architecture still intact in...

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

Turkiye detains 17 individuals over stock market manipulation allegations

Turkish authorities detained 17 people on Tuesday in connection with suspected stock market manipulation. The individuals are accused of creating artificial fluctuations in Istanbuls stock market, with the goal of securing unfair profits through manipulative practices in capital market instruments,...

Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed calls for greater Muslim representation in global decision-making bodies, emphasizing the need for U.N. Security Council reform. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the worlds population, should be represented as they deserve, he said at the 16th...

Turkiye starts gas exports to Azerbaijan

Turkiye is set to begin exporting natural gas to Azerbaijans Nakhchivan this week, marking a milestone in regional energy cooperation. The announcement came from Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who confirmed that the Igdır-Nakhchivan pipeline is now complete, reports...

Turkiye’s Ocalan urges PKK to disarm, dissolve in historic call

Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, has made a historic call for the dissolution of the terrorist group, urging its members to lay down their arms. His statement, read by a delegation from the Peoples Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on February 27, 2025, represents a significant...