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Approximately 2500 displaced Syrians have returned to their homes in Ras Al Ain, Syria, as part of a broader agreement to integrate Kurdish-led institutions into the Syrian government. The move comes after months of delays and obstacles, including a lack of infrastructure…
A new defense pact signed in Mecca between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, featuring a collective defense clause, has raised significant concerns in India regarding its implications for future regional conflicts.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact, promising to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.
Moj Bafi is a distinctive hand-weaving tradition in western Iran, reflecting the region's pastoral economy, indigenous textile knowledge, and artistic heritage. Produced from hand-spun wool, Moj textiles are known for their bold geometric patterns and traditional weaving …
Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that Turkish Petroleum will soon begin offshore drilling operations in the country's territorial waters. This move aims to attract significant foreign investment to Pakistan's energy sector, which currently imports…
Saudi Arabia has drawn two of the Muslim world’s most formidable military powers into its defense as the Iran war moves closer to the kingdom. Pakistan and Turkey signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia in Mecca on Friday, consolidating their longstandin…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defense pact in Mecca, aimed at strengthening their collective security. The agreement comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue, affecting the region's stability.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, committing the three countries to collective defense against the backdrop of the Iran conflict.
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a tripartite defense pact, according to reports. The agreement is expected to be signed during a visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sa…
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated in the fifth meeting of the Quadrilateral Group (R-4 Group) comprising Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The meeting addressed regional development…
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah as the Egypt captain was mobbed by fans on his arrival in Turkey. Hundreds of fans gathered outside Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Wednesday as Salah emerged wearing Trabzonspor colours before engagi…
A Turkish court ordered social media platform X to block access to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy office account, citing national security and public order concerns. Imamoglu, a main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, remains in jail pending trial …
China, Turkey Relations Strained After EV Investment Fallout
China and Turkey's relations have been strained after a recent EV investment fallout. The development has significant implications for the global energy market, particularly in the electric vehicle sector.
Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor said on Tuesday they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week.
Turkish officials have denounced attacks on two civilian vessels in the Black Sea, leaving crew members injured. The foreign ministry has called on all parties to ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
Jordan will host a meeting on Wednesday to confront Israeli policies in Jerusalem. The meeting will discuss the situation in Jerusalem and its holy places, including Islamic and Christian sites.
Turkey has been upgraded to Asean dialogue partner status, marking its bid to position itself as a middle power. The upgrade breaks a moratorium in place since the UK's admission in 2021.
Turkey and Iraq have agreed to extend their oil export deal for another year. The deal, which was set to expire, will now continue to allow oil to be exported from Iraq to Turkey. The agreement was reached after a meeting between the two countries' energy ministers.
Wildfires continue to rage across Europe, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Greece. The situation remains critical, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling the fires. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes, but the risk of further spread remains high.
Wildfires continue to rage across parts of Southern Europe, with Greece facing a critical situation and new flare-ups in southern France, while Spain and France's Atlantic coast report some containment and relief.
A "signature crisis" during a joint press conference between Turkish and Iraqi leaders has fueled speculation that Iran opposes Turkey's strategic "Development Road" project, after Iraq's Transport Minister, reportedly close to Tehran, initially refused to sign the agreem…
Iraq Eyes Supplying Turkey with 1 Million Oil Barrels a Day Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi offered to supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil per day as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes. The two countries signed a deal for Turkish Petroleum to acquire a 15% stake in BP's operations at the Kirkuk o…
Media outlets in Turkey have expressed concerns over the reported attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, suggesting it may lead to a wider conflict with Iran and have significant geopolitical implications for Turkey.
Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel and 91 other lawmakers have applied to form a new party, Yeni Parti (New Party), after a court annulled the CHP's 2023 party congress and removed Özel from the party leadership.
Turkey's new opposition party, led by Ozgur Ozel, could surpass the ruling AKP in polls, but opposition divisions may give Erdogan a path to victory.
Togolese opposition groups and civil society organizations are demanding a public debate on the alleged presence of foreign military forces, including Russia's Africa Corps and Turkey's Sadat, in the country's northern region.
Deutsche-Welle journalist Alican Uludağ has been re-arrested in Turkey for making critical comments on social media. He was previously released from pre-trial detention in February but has now been taken into custody again for allegedly spreading false information and inc…
Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that could boost the president's prospects of extending his 23-year rule at the next elections.
Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, will resign from the main opposition party and form a new one, amid a legal crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan's political opponents.
Turkey marks a decade since the coup that never was, but never really ended
Turkey marked a decade since the failed coup that shook the nation. Its defeat is widely viewed as the final curtain on military meddling in politics and as the moment when President Erdogan cemented his grip on power, yet the aftershocks for human rights and foreign rela…