Lavrov, Fidan discuss war in the Middle East
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to mediate between the parties in the Middle East crisis
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Türkiye ready to mediate in US-Iran negotiations
Turkish authorities are willing to provide a neutral platform for dialogue, but have not yet seen a reciprocal willingness from the main parties to the conflict
Ankara offers Moscow and Kiev to hold talks in Istanbul
The Turkish presidential administration has announced a mediation initiative for the next round of talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine.
IEA could release more oil stocks
The International Energy Agency's member countries could release more oil into the market from strategic stockpiles "as and if needed" after they agreed the largest-ever reserves release last week to offset shortages and a spike in prices, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said.
Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns Israel-Lebanon escalation
Turkey condemns Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon, warning that the move risks deepening regional instability and triggering a new humanitarian disaster, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Azerbaijan to assist Türkiye in hosting COP31
The COP31 climate conference will be held this year on November 9-20 in the Turkish resort of Antalya
Bayramov and Fidan discuss growing tensions in Middle East
Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation with Türkiye's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan on March 13.
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry condemns third missile attack on Türkiye
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense released a statement condemning latest missile attacks on Türkiye.
Iran respects Turkey's territorial integrity - envoy
Iran’s ambassador to Ankara Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh has emphasized that Iran bears no responsibility for the recent missile incidents in Turkish airspace and is currently awaiting the findings of a joint investigation.
Speaker of Armenian Parliament to visit Istanbul
Alen Simonyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, is scheduled to visit Türkiye next month. He will head the Armenian delegation at the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting taking place in Istanbul.
5,6-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Türkiye
A significant seismic event was registered in northern Türkiye overnight, occurring near the town of Erbaa, approximately 150 kilometres from the Black Sea coast.
Guterres awarded Atatürk International Peace Prize
During his visit to Türkiye, the UN Secretary-General received the Atatürk Peace Prize. The award was presented to him by the Turkish President.
Earthquake shakes Ankara on Thursday
Turkish seismologists recorded an earthquake in the capital of the republic, which was felt by residents in various districts of the city.
Türkiye to use emergency oil reserves
Turkish authorities have decided to use their emergency oil reserves to slow the rapid rise in energy prices associated with the Strait of Hormuz' blockade.
Turkish Airlines' first flight departed Türkiye for Armenia
Turkish Airlines' first flight departed from Istanbul to Yerevan today.
Iran war may deal heavy blow to tourism industry in Turkey - report
Turkey could lose up to $25 billion in tourism revenue due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as geopolitical tensions directly impact the travel sector, Turkish media reports.
UN chief Guterres visiting Türkiye
UN. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Turkey this week, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
Turkey may lose 38bln due to Iran conflict
Turkey will lose tens of billions of dollars in export revenues and tourism dollars from the Middle East if the Iran war lasts for three months, The Ekonomim business newspaper writes.
Patriot system deployed to Malatya due to regional tensions - Turkish Defense Ministry
A Patriot air defense system has been deployed to the Turkish eastern province of Malatya under NATO cooperation to strengthen the country’s airspace protection amid heightened regional tensions, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
Jeyhun Bayramov and Hakan Fidan discuss growing regional tensions
A telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported.
