Update: Taliban takes control of Afghan embassy in Tehran, Istanbul

Iran said it had not handed the embassy over to the Taliban and that control of the diplomatic office was an 'internal matter'

Turkish intelligence kills alleged perpetrator of recent Istanbul bombing

This is the second Turkish attack on Syrian territory since the 6 February earthquake decimated both countries

Several European consulates shut down over Istanbul terror threats

The US State Department issued a terror alert for Turkiye, stating that synagogues, churches, and western diplomatic missions are a potential target for attacks

Turkish police captures 44 suspected Mossad agents in Istanbul

The work of Israeli spy networks reportedly allowed the Mossad to launch online defamation campaigns and threats against Palestinians working and studying in Turkiye

Bulgaria arrests five in connection to Istanbul attack

The explosion in Istanbul killed six people and injured over 80, according to official reports

‘PKK, US behind Istanbul bombing’: Turkish official

Ankara accused the US and its European allies of having supplied weapons to 'terrorist groups' before

Turkey ‘neutralizes’ PKK cell in northern Iraq, jails 17 for Istanbul terror attack

Turkish security forces are conducting cross-border operations in Iraq and Syria in search of those allegedly involved in the deadly attack

Turkey pursues Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria in response to Istanbul bombing

At least 50 people have been arrested in connection to Sunday's terror attack, which Ankara says was perpetrated by the PKK

‘Killers always arrive on the scene first’: Turkey rejects US condolences for Istanbul attack

The US-sponsored PKK has denied any involvement in Sunday's bombing, hours after Ankara officially blamed the group for the attack

Turkey says PKK behind Istanbul terror attack, Kurdish group denies accusation

Authorities arrested a Syrian woman who allegedly planted a bomb in Istiklal Street, despite initial reports saying the attack was a suicide bombing

Explosion in central Istanbul leaves several dead and dozens wounded

October marked the seventh anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in Turkey's history, which claimed the lives of 103 innocent people

Turkey establishes Ukrainian grain distribution center in Istanbul

Turkey plays an important role with its mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine during the on-going war

Istanbul residents protest against upcoming visit by Israeli president

The moves by Ankara to normalize ties with Israel have been widely rejected by Turkish citizens

Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul railway project relaunches after decade long hiatus

The ITI is set to enhance regional connectivity with an aim to becoming an integral part of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative

Major Turkish opposition party will not participate in upcoming elections

The HDP is Turkiye's third largest party in the national parliament, and reportedly has support from over 10 percent of the country's population

Turkiye halts transit of western commodities to Russia

Prominent Turkish exporter disclosed that commodities from the EU, US, and UK were prohibited to be sent to Russia as of 1 March

Iraqi PM, Erdogan set to meet for talks

The Iraqi PM will meet Erdogan on 21 March to address the issues of water scarcity and Kurdish militant groups

Turkish parliament ‘highly likely’ to accept Finland NATO bid: Report

Sweden's prime minister says Finland is more likely to join NATO before Stockholm

Turkiye summons US ambassador over army chief’s visit to Syria

Reports suggest that the US general visited the Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, where Washington’s troops have been training extremist militants

Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?

The outcome of Turkiye’s upcoming vote could determine whether Ankara returns to a western-oriented foreign policy, or if Erdogan strengthens the country's autonomous direction.

Sweden’s NATO membership negotiations set for next month: Turkish FM

The Turkish foreign minister confirmed that the meeting will be held on 9 March in Brussels

Turkish court blocks Rudaw over ‘terror propaganda’

This was a part of a governmental plan that also blocked additional websites and several anti-government Twitter accounts

Bucha genocide ensured failure of Israeli-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine

Former Israeli officials say the massacre of civilians in a suburb of Kiev, which Moscow maintains was a false-flag attack, put a stop to ceasefire talks that were shunned by western leaders

Iraq sends 60,000 tons of oil to Syria, 30,000 to Turkiye

Iraq had already dispatched humanitarian aid to Syria including 60 tons of food, medical supplies, and 150 Iraqi Red Crescent volunteers

Turkiye, Israel set to resume flights: Israeli FM

Cohen disclosed that the first flight from Tel Aviv to Ankara is set to depart on 16 February, as part of an airline security agreement signed last year

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.

Turkiye, Armenia border gate opens for first time in decades for aid transfer

The last time the Alican checkpoint was opened was reportedly in 1988, when the Turkish Red Crescent sent aid to earthquake-hit Armenia

Powerful earthquake leaves hundreds dead in Turkiye and Syria

Nearly two thousand buildings collapsed in Turkiye, while Syria's healthcare system, ravaged by years of war and sanctions, has been overwhelmed by the catastrophe

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Rockets fired at Turkish military base in northern Iraq

Turkish security sources reported no casualties, while an unnamed Iraqi official said a contractor was wounded