Erdogan urges stronger UN leadership in call with Macron, extends COP31 invitation
The Turkish and French leaders discuss bilateral ties and global challenges as the race to succeed Antonio Guterres approaches ahead of the end of his term in December 2026.
27 Oct, 2026
Turkish firms showcase at Nigeria defence expo
Turkish defence companies are participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
27 Oct, 2026
Erdogan vows to defend Türkiye’s maritime rights, calls for unity in Libya
The Turkish president says Ankara seeks dialogue and an end to divisions across the Muslim world, while warning against efforts to sideline Türkiye in the Eastern Mediterranean.
26 Oct, 2026
On UN Day, Türkiye’s Erdogan calls for ‘just, inclusive’ Security Council
Erdogan says the deaths of more than 74,000 people in the Gaza genocide, along with conflicts elsewhere, demonstrate the urgency of reform.
24 Oct, 2026
Israel’s Gaza ceasefire violations erode trust in international system: Turkish FM
Türkiye hosts R4 foreign ministers for regional security talks
Erdogan pledges continued diplomacy at 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference
Türkiye, Canada aim for $10B trade as Erdogan hails ‘new era’
Türkiye welcomes Libya’s parliamentary backing for 2019 maritime deal
20 Oct, 2026
Türkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for talks on trade and defence
Mark Carney’s visit follows the launch of free trade talks in July, as both countries seek to expand trade and investment.
20 Oct, 2026
Türkiye’s FM Fidan, NATO chief Rutte discuss Black Sea security in Brussels
Hakan Fidan and Mark Rutte also discuss Türkiye’s contributions to NATO, as Belgium highlights Ankara’s potential role in reducing Europe’s strategic dependencies.
20 Oct, 2026
Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia to sign defence industry deal
The agreement aims to strengthen defence industry ties among the four countries as Qatar moves to expand its domestic defence production capabilities.
19 Oct, 2026
Türkiye has thwarted attempts to drag it into regional wars: Erdogan
The Turkish president points to escalating conflicts from Ukraine and Gaza to Iran, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria, saying Ankara is working to shield the country from regional instability.
18 Oct, 2026
Türkiye’s Fidan calls for Islamic unity, deeper cooperation with Iraq on trade and security
During a visit to Baghdad, the Turkish foreign minister met senior Iraqi officials and held separate talks with his Egyptian and Iranian counterparts on regional conflicts and efforts to resolve them.
16 Oct, 2026
Türkiye and 18 other countries condemn Colombia’s West Jerusalem embassy opening
The foreign ministers said the move violated relevant UN Security Council resolutions and undermined international efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution.
16 Oct, 2026
All suspects in 2013 Reyhanli bombings now in custody: Turkish security sources
Terrorist Mihrac Ural is the latest suspect captured near the Syrian border while attempting to flee abroad.
15 Oct, 2026
Türkiye, other countries walk out as Israeli president addresses Baku security summit
The summit is expected to adopt a Baku declaration and a statement on cooperation in occupational safety and health.
15 Oct, 2026
Unprecedented rainfall triggers flash floods in Istanbul
The rainfall was nearly equal to what the region typically receives over two months of autumn, falling in a very short time.
14 Oct, 2026
Türkiye-EU trade hits record $233B as Customs Union modernisation talks advance
Technical discussions cover e-commerce, public procurement, investment and agriculture.
