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Gaza’s future must be determined and led by Palestinians themselves, Turkey and six key Muslim nations declared on Monday following high-level talks in Istanbul — warning against any new form of external control over the war-ravaged territory. Turkey, which played a pivotal role in brokering the now fragile three-week-old ceasefire, urged Muslim countries to use their collective influence in shaping …

Turkey will on Monday engage leaders from the Islamic world to leverage their influence over Gaza’s future, amid growing concerns about the stability of a ceasefire that has lasted just a few weeks. The truce, brokered on October 10 by US President Donald Trump to end the two-year-long Israel-Hamas conflict, has been increasingly fragile, challenged by ongoing Israeli strikes and …

Turkey’s top diplomat announced on Friday that Ankara has closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and aircraft, with a diplomatic source telling AFP that the restrictions specifically target “official” flights. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Turkey and Israel, reflecting Ankara’s strong stance in response to recent developments in Gaza. The decision is expected to impact diplomatic …

The image shows entrance to the Midas Mound at Gordion in Turkey. — Turkish media/File Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism has unveiled an exciting archaeological discovery: a newly found tomb dating back to the eighth century BC in the ancient city of Gordion, renowned as the homeland of the legendary King Midas.  This significant find was made by a …

Russian delegation, led by presidential adviser, Vladimir Medinsky, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, Metin Gurak, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, Ukrainian delegation led by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, attend a meeting at Ciragan Palace on the day of the second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 2, …

Flying to Turkey? This one annoying in-flight habit might earn you a hefty fine In the evolving world of air travel, passenger conduct has become as important as ticketing, boarding, and security protocols. While most aviation safety regulations focus on in-flight behavior and emergency preparedness, Turkey is now turning its attention to a different, often-overlooked part of the journey—the moments …

The company’s shares dropped by 222 points (10%) to TRY 2,002 on May 16, continuing a substantial downward trend. (AI image) Celebi share price crash after India ban: Celebi Hava Servisi AS shares plunged in trade on Thursday with a significant 10% decline on the Istanbul Stock Exchange following the Indian authorities’ withdrawal of security clearance for its Turkey firm’s …

Pakistan and Turkiye, while underscoring the enduring fraternal ties between the two countries, have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing …

Russian and US diplomats met in Turkey on Thursday for talks to resolve disputes over their respective embassies in Washington and Moscow, a first test of their ability to reset wider relations and work towards ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin last year described relations as “below zero” under the administration of Joe Biden, who backed Ukraine with aid …