Turkish FM joins online talks on second phase of Gaza peace plan
Discussions follow earlier meetings convened in Miami, Florida in late December 2025.
12 Jan, 2026
Türkiye reaffirms ‘strong support’ for Somalia after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Türkiye has emphasised its “strong support” for Somalia and also stressed its rejection of Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region.
11 Jan, 2026
Türkiye sends another ‘Goodness Ship’ carrying tonnes of aid to Sudan
Humanitarian aid shipment includes food, personal care items, and medical and shelter supplies for Sudanese people diplaced by ongoing conflict.
11 Jan, 2026
Türkiye pays tribute to fallen reporters in Gaza on Working Journalists’ Day
January 10 marks the 1961 introduction of laws improving journalists’ rights in Türkiye, including job security and fair wages.
10 Jan, 2026
Türkiye expects YPG to comply with March 10 deal in Syria: FM Fidan
Turkish and Syrian foreign ministers discuss the situation in Aleppo
Türkiye condemns attack on Turkish minority school in Greece, demands justice
Turkish first lady holds talks with UNRWA chief as agency plans Ankara office
Operation against YPG terrorist group-led SDF in Aleppo is being handled by Syrian army: Türkiye
7 Jan, 2026
Erdogan, Anwar signal deeper Türkiye–Malaysia partnership with defence at its core
The two leaders praise shared outlook and technological strength as Ankara and Kuala Lumpur move to deepen strategic and economic ties.
7 Jan, 2026
Lasting peace in Russia-Ukraine war ‘quite close’: Turkish FM
Hakan Fidan highlights that Türkiye “would assume responsibility for a naval component to be established in the event of peace”.
6 Jan, 2026
Ankara demands PKK, affiliated groups lay down arms as ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ drive intensifies
The Turkish defence minister says disarmament must be immediate and unconditional, warning no terror group will be allowed to entrench in the region.
5 Jan, 2026
Erdogan to Trump: Venezuela must not be dragged into instability
Turkish President expresses Türkiye’s support to the “friendly people of Venezuela in their struggle for prosperity, peace, and development.”
5 Jan, 2026
Erdogan calls for Türkiye’s return to US-led F-35 programme, says move would improve NATO security
‘Türkiye’s receipt of F-35 aircraft for which it has already paid and its reintegration into the programme, are important and necessary’ for better ties with US and NATO’s defence, Erdogan tells Bloomberg.
5 Jan, 2026
Turkish President Erdogan tells Saudi Crown Prince stability in Yemen, Somalia is critical
Ankara signals readiness to mediate regional disputes as Türkiye and Saudi Arabia look to deepen cooperation.
4 Jan, 2026
Four-week training on African history and heritage concludes in Istanbul
The African World, Civilization, Languages, and Cultures Certificate training has concluded after a four-week programme in Turkish city of Istanbul.
2 Jan, 2026
Turkish Airlines to build world’s largest cargo terminal with over $2.3B investment
Türkiye’s flag carrier will also build the world’s largest in-flight catering facility.
2 Jan, 2026
Gaza suffering ‘will not go unanswered’: Erdogan
Turkish President Erdogan says he will have a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss Gaza and peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia
1 Jan, 2026
Under a white sky: Snow ushers in 2026 with renewed hope across Türkiye
As winter tightened its grip and snow blanketed cities and villages alike, people across Türkiye paused to reflect, finding in the quiet of falling snow a renewed sense of hope, kindness and optimism for the year ahead.
