Turkey
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says
India confronts a new regional security equation as Mecca pact takes shape - analysis
Kuwait invoked the UN Charter’s self-defense provision after Iranian attacks, while the Mecca alliance’s mutual-defense clause has not been publicly tested
As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight
With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Jewish and Kurdish leaders gathered in London for a two day conference aimed at turning 2,700 years of shared history into stronger political, cultural, academic, and diaspora cooperation.
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
The plan was announced during a presentation of Turkey’s new Medium-Term Program (MTP), which sets out the country’s economic roadmap for 2027-2029.
PKK warns disarmament process at risk unless Turkey links surrender to political reforms
Bayik said the National Solidarity and Social Integration Law does not clearly connect the surrender of weapons with a transition to democratic politics.
Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion
Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.
Turkey and Pakistan are growing closer, but where does China fit in? - opinion
Turkey, Pakistan and China are forging a new security triangle. The Middle East should pay attention.
Over 20 Stone Age turtle figurines used in ancient rituals found within Turkish cave - report
The figurines are “roughly shaped,” according to Anadolu Agency, lending weight to the researchers’ theory of them being used during ritualistic practices.
IDF soldiers targeted by Turkish 'state mechanism' of false accusations, Diaspora Ministry says
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Director-General Avi Cohen Scali accused Erdogan of "leading an antisemitic policy toward the State of Israel."
Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc
Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.
