Russia-Ukraine talks in Türkiye ‘very important’ — Trump
“I think good things can come out of that meeting,” says US president of Thursday’s peace talks in Istanbul.
12 May, 2025
How Türkiye became a trusted global mediator in conflict zones
Türkiye’s role as an international mediator is in the spotlight as Istanbul gears up to host potentially momentous talks between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
12 May, 2025
A historic blow to terror: PKK declares dissolution and disarmament
Türkiye’s fight for a ‘terror-free future’ has entered a critical stage — as political consensus and national unity strengthen the internal front under the guidance of President Erdogan and MHP leader Bahceli, says AK Party spokesman Omer Celik.
12 May, 2025
‘I will wait for you in Türkiye’: World media spotlights Putin-Zelenskyy talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasised that Kiev officials were being urged to resume the negotiations they paused at the end of 2022.
12 May, 2025
Türkiye ready to host Ukraine-Russia truce talks, Erdogan tells Macron and Putin
Türkiye welcomes ceasefire between Pakistan and India, urges sustained dialogue
Putin offers direct talks to Ukraine in Türkiye
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan reveals he survived poisoning attempt
Turkish President Erdogan congratulates European people on Europe Day
9 May, 2025
Türkiye welcomes UN aid ship with Ukrainian grain en route to crisis-hit regions
Beirut-flagged Brave Commander arrives in Samsun province carrying 20,000 tonnes of wheat from Ukraine as part of UN agency’s mission to combat global hunger
7 May, 2025
Türkiye ready to do ‘its utmost’ to ease tension between India and Pakistan — Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif over phone, discusses tension between Islamabad and New Delhi.
7 May, 2025
Kut al-Amara: When the Ottoman Empire defied the British Empire
109 years ago, a beleaguered Ottoman force stunned the world by defeating a British army at Kut al-Amara in present-day Iraq. More than a military victory, it became a symbol of resistan
7 May, 2025
Türkiye condemns India’s attack on civilians, warns of war in escalating tensions with Pakistan
Ankara calls for calm, urges investigation into April 22 terror attack, and presses for de-escalation steps.
6 May, 2025
Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen named Europe’s fastest-growing airport
Türkiye’s second-busiest airport led Europe in March 2025 with a 9.6% year-on-year rise in passenger traffic, topping the “Major Airports” category, according to ACI Europe.
6 May, 2025
Trump wants stronger US–Türkiye alliance: New US envoy to Ankara
US President’s goal is to “find an accelerated peace and prosperity that make Türkiye and the United States greater and the world better,” says Thomas Barrack.
6 May, 2025
Erdogan signals stronger defence cooperation with US
Erdogan and Trump discuss regional and global issues in phone call.
4 May, 2025
Türkiye backs two-state solution in Cyprus, slams Israel’s regional war: Erdogan
Turkish President Erdogan underlined Ankara’s full support for Turkish Cypriots while criticising Israel for trying to set the world ablaze through its broader attacks.
4 May, 2025
Erdogan announces Türkiye among world’s top three in UAV technology at TEKNOFEST event
Turkish President Erdogan highlights Türkiye’s commitment to future, emphasising TEKNOFEST’s role and strategic projects in the growth of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
3 May, 2025
Any future Cyprus talks must be between two states based on ‘sovereign equality’ — Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Republic Complex symbolises the Turkish Cypriots’ determination and reflects a state’s will to exist in the face of injustice, also representing the shared destiny between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus.
