Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe
Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) of pressuring the judiciary after Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of rigging public tenders. Speaking in Konya on Friday, Erdogan condemned the CHP for defending Akpolat, asserting...

'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'
'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiyes unwavering commitment to national security, stating that the Turkish military could strike terrorist targets suddenly, one night. Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan emphasized that Turkiye has repeatedly...

Fire kills dozens of dogs in Japan’s island
Fire kills dozens of dogs in Japan’s island

A fire early Wednesday killed dozens of dogs at a breeding facility on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. It took firefighters about four hours to extinguish the blaze that began around midnight, resulting in the death of 34 small dogs of various breeds, said a fire station official at...

Erdogan hails Macron's decision to send diplomats to Damascus
Erdogan hails Macron's decision to send diplomats to Damascus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Frances decision to send diplomats to Damascus after the fall of Syrias Bashar al-Assad, in a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron, the presidency said Wednesday. A French delegation arrived Tuesday at the countrys embassy in Damascus, the...

Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement
Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about progress toward a Gaza ceasefire during his visit to Ankara on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with Turkiyes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Blinken said, We discussed Gaza, and we discussed I think the opportunity... to get a ceasefire...

Turkiye president Erdogan vows continued support for united Syria
Turkiye president Erdogan vows continued support for united Syria

Turkiye president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday reaffirmed Turkiyes commitment to supporting Syrias territorial integrity and its peoples struggle for freedom, hailing the noble uprising that led to the fall of the Assad regime. Speaking at a Justice and Development Party (AK Party) convention in...

There are only two real leaders left in the world - me and Putin: Erdogan
There are only two real leaders left in the world - me and Putin: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that today there are only two experienced leaders left in the world, and that, according to him, is exactly him together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports TASS. Right now, there are only two leaders left in the world. Its Putin and me. I...

'Slumdog Millionaire' sequel on its way
'Slumdog Millionaire' sequel on its way

A new production company, Bridge7, has obtained the rights to create a sequel and TV adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The company, located in Los Angeles, is managed by producer Swati Shetty and experienced CAA agent Grant...

Erdogan hails ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu
Erdogan hails ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced his support for the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, calling it a courageous step, TRT World reported. In order to restore...

Putin gifts over 70 animals to North Korean zoo following troop support for Russian army
Putin gifts over 70 animals to North Korean zoo following troop support for Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented over 70 animals from Moscow Zoo, including an African lion and brown bears, to Pyongyang Central Zoo in North Korea. The move comes amid reports that over 10,000 North Korean troops have joined the Russian Army in its ongoing operations in Ukraine,...

Erdogan opposes US move to allow Ukraine use long range-missiles
Erdogan opposes US move to allow Ukraine use long range-missiles

Turkish media have quoted that Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan as saying that he opposes the USs decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to attack inside Russia, reports Al Jazeera. Such a development might inflame the conflict and bring the region and countries beyond to the...

Mysterious robotic dog spotted outside Trump’s house!
Mysterious robotic dog spotted outside Trump’s house!

The Florida residence of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump is guarded by a dog called Spot, which is actually a robotic dog, not a real one. The robotic dog Spot was created by the robotics firm Boston Dynamics. The dog is the latest addition to the U.S. Secret Services stock. Spot is...

No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan
No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there is no justification for obstructing Türkiyes EU accession process, emphasizing that the countrys full membership is vital for the blocs peace and security. He made these remarks during his address at the fifth European Political Community (EPC)...

‘Assad not ready for normalization with Türkiye’
‘Assad not ready for normalization with Türkiye’

Syrias Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the Assad regime in his country is apparently not ready to reach a deal with the opposition and Turkiye and normalize ties with both, reads a daily Sabah news. The Foreign Minister was speaking with Hande Fırat of the Hürriyet newspaper in remarks...