Istanbul may become home to Hamas politburo
Istanbul could become the permanent base for Hamas's political leadership, according to Maghreb Times, as Algeria has not approved the move.
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Turkish company to manage power grids in Uzbekistan
Aksa Elektrik will manage the Samarkand electricity grid in Uzbekistan. This is the first time a foreign company has taken over a power grid in the country.
Türkiye steps up probes into forest fires
Türkiye has identified 43 suspects in investigations into 64 forest fires across 22 provinces since June 1, with 11 suspects arrested and 18 placed under judicial control, Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced .
Türkiye plans to reach Moon in 2027
Türkiye plans to send a domestically developed spacecraft to the Moon early next year, following successful tests.
Spanish Super Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
Spain has announced that the Spanish Super Cup will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and held in Istanbul next February.
Pleasure yacht completely destroyed by fire in Türkiye's Fethiye - media
A large fire engulfed a pleasure yacht carrying 115 tourists off the coast of Fethiye in southwestern Türkiye. Passengers escaped by jumping into the water, but the vessel was completely destroyed.
Mecca defense pact could be expanded
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are open to expanding their new Middle Eastern defense alliance, Ankara said.
Turkey sets timeline for first Akkuyu nuclear reactor launch
Turkey expects to launch the first reactor at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, being built by Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, within the next few months.
Türkiye to continue supporting Palestine - Erdogan
Türkiye will continue to strongly defend Palestinian cause on every platform, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
F-16 aircraft crashes in Turkey's Yalova
A military F-16 aircraft crashed on Wednesday during a training flight in the northwestern Turkish province of Yalova, Turkey's defence ministry said.
Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Egypt
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Egypt and hold talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Turkey may propose creating security corridors in Black Sea
Turkey may put forward an initiative to set up two security corridors in the Black Sea - one for ships bound for Russia and another for ones heading to Ukraine, while a no-attack rule would be attached, pro-government newspaper Yeni Safak said.
Azerbaijan and Türkiye to speed up Middle Corridor cargo transit
The customs authorities of Azerbaijan and Türkiye discussed ways to streamline customs procedures and ensure more convenient and faster cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor.
Armenia interested in Azerbaijani gas
Baku and Yerevan are holding talks on the possibility of direct natural gas supplies from Azerbaijan to Armenia.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia agree to hold joint military drills
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have agreed to hold joint military exercises and exchange expertise and defense technologies under a new defense pact, according to the Turkish outlet Türkiye.
Turkey resumes Black Sea ship transits - report
Turkey resumed allowing ships to transit its straits on the way to the Black Sea, following unexplained delays for some vessels amid heightened security risks in the area, Bloomberg reported.
Russia increases grain imports to Türkiye by two-thirds
Russia increased its grain shipments to Türkiye by 67% in January-July compared with the same period last year, according to official data.
Turkish president arrives in Saudi Arabia
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit.
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign trilateral defense agreement
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, Reuters reported, citing security sources.
Turkey unveils draft law to reintegrate PKK militants
Turkey's ruling alliance submitted a draft law to parliament meant to achieve peace with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in part by protecting many former militants from prosecution and suspending prison sentences for some others.
