Oil prices drop over 3% on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks
Friday, April 17,2026,12:03
Oil prices dropped over 3% as renewed hopes for a US-Iran deal and an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire eased concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Click to continue .. read more..
Syrian president, US envoy hold talks ahead of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Tür...
Thursday, April 16,2026,22:45
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks Thursday with US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack in Antalya, ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. According to a statement by the Syrian presidency,... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister meets with Pakistani premier in Antalya
Thursday, April 16,2026,20:43
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who came to Antalya as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish, French foreign ministers discuss Mideast ceasefire talks
Thursday, April 16,2026,18:47
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Thursday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The call focused on issues related to ongoing... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish President Erdoğan says regional actors key to peace, security
Thursday, April 16,2026,18:47
Speaking at a dinner held in honor of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "No framework excluding main regional actors can deliver... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish President Erdoğan meets with Somali counterpart Mohamud in Istanbul
Thursday, April 16,2026,16:58
Erdoğan welcomed Mohamud with an official ceremony at the Dolmabahçe Office before the two leaders introduced their delegations and proceeded to closed-door talks. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's president says troops from Europe sent to Cyprus over Iran war shou...
Thursday, April 16,2026,16:24
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday met with Tufan Erhürman, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). President Erdoğan stated that military elements sent to the island... Click to continue .. read more..
President Erdoğan welcomes Turkish Cypriot counterpart in Istanbul
Thursday, April 16,2026,14:45
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday. Erdoğan welcomed Erhürman with an official ceremony at the Dolmabahçe Office, after which... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president meets with North Macedonian counterpart in Istanbul
Thursday, April 16,2026,14:45
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with North Macedonian counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Istanbul on Thursday. The meeting took place at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office, where... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's president receives Vietnam's National Assembly chairman
Thursday, April 16,2026,13:50
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man and his delegation in Istanbul. High-ranking Turkish officials, including the intelligence chief... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkic Investment Fund joins World Bank Treasury global RAMP network
Thursday, April 16,2026,11:37
The Turkic Investment Fund, the first international financial institution jointly established by Turkic nations, entered the World Bank Treasury's Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) network,... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's regional logistics power remains backbone of Middle East supply chain
Thursday, April 16,2026,08:58
Türkiye is solidifying its role as an indispensable regional logistics hub, connecting initiatives like the Development Road Project and the Middle Corridor to the EU. Click to continue .. read more..
Syrian authorities arrest ISIS cell in Aleppo
Thursday, April 16,2026,08:46
Syrian authorities, in a joint operation in eastern Aleppo, arrested an ISIS-affiliated cell and seized weapons, thwarting planned terror activities. This follows another recent arrest of a cell linked... Click to continue .. read more..
Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to increase arms production: Re...
Thursday, April 16,2026,08:14
The Pentagon is reportedly in talks with major automakers like Ford and GM to boost ammunition production, aiming to replenish dwindling stockpiles due to the conflicts in Iran and support for Ukraine.... Click to continue .. read more..
World leaders to gather in Türkiye for Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Thursday, April 16,2026,08:12
World leaders and senior officials will gather in Türkiye for the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, focusing on "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties." With over 150 countries represented, the forum will... Click to continue .. read more..
IMF chief warns of tough times ahead if oil prices stay high amid Middle East...
Wednesday, April 15,2026,21:44
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday that the global economy could face difficult conditions if the conflict in the Middle East drags on and oil prices... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish High Advisory Council calls for sustaining ceasefire following ‘unlaw...
Wednesday, April 15,2026,20:29
Turkish Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a written statement that the meeting, held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed... Click to continue .. read more..
President Erdoğan speaks by phone with Canadian Prime Minister Carney
Wednesday, April 15,2026,20:22
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday held a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss Türkiye–Canada relations, along with regional and global issues. Click to continue .. read more..
Erdoğan expresses condolences after deadly school shooting in southern province
Wednesday, April 15,2026,18:17
On his NSosyal account, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wrote: "Unfortunately, in this tragic attack, we lost our bright children and a devoted educator. I pray to Almighty God to grant mercy to... Click to continue .. read more..
Germany ‘grateful’ for Türkiye, Egypt over mediation to end Iran war
Wednesday, April 15,2026,18:08
Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday thanked Türkiye and Egypt for their diplomatic mediation efforts to end the Iran war, stressing that the conflict can only be resolved through negotiations. Speaking... Click to continue .. read more..
Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict
Wednesday, April 15,2026,13:40
Grounding flights and stranding passengers worldwide, the war in Iran has forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, causing severe and ongoing disruptions to global... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish firm Karmod manufactures container units for wind project in northwes...
Wednesday, April 15,2026,13:00
Turkish company Karmod manufactures mobile container units for use in a wind energy project, supporting the shift of project locations. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss Mideast ceasefire talks over phone
Wednesday, April 15,2026,12:37
Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers held talks on the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, focusing on upcoming discussions. Click to continue .. read more..
Mount Ağrı captured from space by Turkish satellite, Göktürk-2B
Wednesday, April 15,2026,12:29
The Ministry of National Defense shared an image of Mount Ağrı taken by the Göktürk-2B satellite. The satellite has been in constant operation for three years, capturing images of areas around the world... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump says US could reopen its trade agreement with UK on less favorable terms
Wednesday, April 15,2026,11:27
Delivering a sharp rebuke to a long-time ally, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested reopening the UK trade agreement on less favorable terms. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye signs with World Bank to finance major Istanbul rail crossing project
Wednesday, April 15,2026,11:22
Türkiye secured a €1.67 billion World Bank financing for the INRAIL project, a 127km high-capacity railway bypassing Istanbul, to boost intercontinental trade, especially along the Middle Corridor. Click to continue .. read more..
YouTube tops Türkiye internet traffic in 2025 report
Wednesday, April 15,2026,09:51
BTK data shows YouTube dominates Türkiye’s internet traffic at 44.3%, while Instagram leads messaging and WhatsApp ranks first in voice calls, highlighting video-driven usage trends. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye secures return of ancient Smyrna artifact from US museum
Wednesday, April 15,2026,08:19
Türkiye successfully repatriated a 5th-century A.D. marble head from the ancient city of Smyrna after it was illegally taken and held in the Denver Art Museum. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's BIST 100 up at opening session
Wednesday, April 15,2026,07:46
Türkiye’s benchmark BIST 100 index opened slightly higher on Wednesday, while the Turkish lira, gold, and oil prices showed mixed movements in early trading. Click to continue .. read more..
IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks
Tuesday, April 14,2026,16:27
Highlighting a growing threat to alternative and emerging financial sectors, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that the Middle East war is elevating global financial stability risks, with... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye to push for fair climate finance at COP31: Minister
Tuesday, April 14,2026,11:28
Murat Kurum said Türkiye will advocate at COP31 for climate finance to directly reach vulnerable and developing nations, pledging a fair and balanced role in negotiations. Click to continue .. read more..
The Turk who defied Einstein
Tuesday, April 14,2026,10:21
Hüseyin Yılmaz, a Turkish scientist from Denizli, gained recognition for proposing an alternative to Albert Einstein’s relativity with his “Yılmaz Gravitational Theory.” Click to continue .. read more..
School attack in Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa leaves 16 injured
Tuesday, April 14,2026,09:17
In a shooting at a school in Siverek, 16 people—including students, teachers, and a police officer—were injured. Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak said the former student who carried out the attack took... Click to continue .. read more..
Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
Tuesday, April 14,2026,06:44
The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith on Monday. Bessent... Click to continue .. read more..
Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
Monday, April 13,2026,15:48
Highlighting the escalating global fallout from the Iran war, more countries announced emergency support measures on Monday to combat surging energy costs, while others urgently appealed for international... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister meets Botswana counterpart
Monday, April 13,2026,13:29
Türkiye's foreign minister met with his counterpart from Botswana, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Monday. The meeting between Hakan Fidan and Phenyo Butale, international relations minister of the... Click to continue .. read more..
Gulf countries will turn to Turkish defense industry as US shield fails to pr...
Monday, April 13,2026,12:32
Gulf countries that took shelter under the US security umbrella—paying hundreds of billions of dollars for it—have faced a harsh reality during the Iran war. The advanced systems in their arsenals failed... Click to continue .. read more..
EU member states must coordinate on energy prices amid Iran conflict, von der...
Monday, April 13,2026,11:54
The European Union's member states must coordinate on energy prices amid a 22 billion euro ($25.70 billion) increase in fossil fuel bills since the start of the Iran war, EU Commission President Ursula... Click to continue .. read more..
IMF, World Bank spring meetings kick off amid Middle East tensions
Monday, April 13,2026,11:45
International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings opened in Washington, D.C. amid rising tensions over a potential U.S. blockade of Iran, threatening global trade and energy markets. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish parliament speaker meets IPU officials ahead of Istanbul assembly
Monday, April 13,2026,10:32
Numan Kurtulmuş met Martin Chungong in Istanbul to finalize preparations for the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, set to focus on peace, justice, and sustainable development. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye warns against military solutions in Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls ...
Monday, April 13,2026,09:39
Türkiye’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, said on Monday that all countries want international transit through the Strait of Hormuz to remain unimpeded, stressing that Ankara favors keeping the route open... Click to continue .. read more..
German coalition announces fuel price relief worth $1.9 bln
Monday, April 13,2026,07:46
Germany's governing coalition on Monday announced fuel price relief for consumers and businesses worth 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion), following a spike in oil prices due to the Iran war. The energy... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's foreign minister discusses Islamabad talks with US, Pakistani offic...
Sunday, April 12,2026,20:20
According to information obtained from sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during phone calls with US and Pakistani officials who participated in the negotiations in Islamabad, Turkish Foreign... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Sunday, April 12,2026,18:15
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday held a phone call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Click to continue .. read more..
World leaders to gather in Türkiye’s Antalya for Diplomacy Forum on April 17-19
Sunday, April 12,2026,13:38
World leaders and government officials are all set to gather at the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) on April 17-19 under the theme "Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing World," diplomatic sources... Click to continue .. read more..
Lufthansa pilots called to strike on Monday and Tuesday
Saturday, April 11,2026,18:43
The Cockpit trade union confirmed on Saturday that pilots employed by the German aviation company Lufthansa Group intend to commence strike action on Monday and Tuesday. Click to continue .. read more..
Colombia to raise tariffs on Ecuador to 100% in retaliation
Saturday, April 11,2026,09:51
Colombia said on Friday that it will raise tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100% in response to Quito's decision to increase its own customs duties from 50% to 100% starting from May 1. Colombia's... Click to continue .. read more..
Family minister says Türkiye to deepen cooperation with Senegal
Saturday, April 11,2026,09:39
Turkish Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas said on Friday that Ankara will continue to strengthen cooperation with Senegal across multiple sectors, emphasizing sustained support... Click to continue .. read more..
German finance minister presses for intervention on energy prices
Saturday, April 11,2026,07:33
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is continuing to press for state intervention to tackle high energy prices amid wrangling within the coalition government over how to respond to fuel costs driven... Click to continue .. read more..
Israel’s death penalty for Palestinian prisoners akin to Hitler’s policies: T...
Friday, April 10,2026,18:18
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday strongly criticized Israel over a proposed law introducing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. Erdoğan said: “Isn’t imposing the death penalty... Click to continue .. read more..