Turkey

Iran-Saudi detente to cement Muslim world's standing: Turkish FM

Mar 17, 2023 14:13

The Turkish foreign minister says he is confident a recent deal signed between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore relations after seven years of estrangement will strengthen the Muslim world and boost synergy among Muslim states to help resolve regional issues.
Erdogan says Turkey may ratify Finland’s NATO membership bid

Mar 16, 2023 05:04

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country may soon approve Finland’s application to join the NATO military alliance, fulfilling its pledge to the Nordic country following months of negotiations.
Floods in quake-hit Turkish provinces kills at least 10

Mar 15, 2023 12:36

At least ten people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February.
FM visits quake-stricken Syrian city after Turkey

Mar 09, 2023 09:35

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has arrived in the northwest Syrian city of Latakia, which was hit by a devastating earthquake last month.
FM visits Turkey’s quake-hit city as people thank Iranians for aid

Mar 08, 2023 13:39

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday visited the city of Adıyaman in southern Turkey to express solidarity with local people affected by powerful earthquakes that hit the country last month, killing at least 45,000 people.
FM warns against Israeli presence in Caucasus region

Mar 08, 2023 09:07

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that the presence of the Israeli regime in the Caucasus region is among the important issues facing the region.
Imam Mahdi's birth anniv. celebrated in Istanbul

Mar 08, 2023 04:06

People celebrated the auspicious birth anniversary of the Promised Savior, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), in the Turkish capital city of Istanbul.
Iranian foreign minister arrives in Turkey’s capital

Mar 08, 2023 03:14

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has traveled to Ankara for holding talks with senior Turkish officials and expressing sympathy with Turkey over the deadly earthquakes that hit the neighboring country last month.
Refugees flee Tunisia after president's call for crackdown

Mar 05, 2023 09:29

Foreigners in Tunisia have been fleeing out of the Arab country after president Kais Saied made controversial "racist" remarks, claiming "a criminal plot" was underway to flood the country with blacks.
Turkish FM says Ankara won’t back unilateral sanctions against Iran, Russia

Mar 02, 2023 03:56

Turkish foreign minister says Ankara will not support Western sanctions that are unilaterally imposed on countries such as Iran and Russia without the endorsement of the United Nations nor will it succumb to external pressure on following the restrictive measures.