Turkish police detained nearly 500 people after anti-Syrian riots rocked several cities. The spreading unrest was sparked late on 30th June in the central city of Kayseri, after social media reports emerged of a Syrian man sexually abusing a female child relative. Properties and vehicles owned by Syrians were vandalised and set ablaze in Kayseri, and soon after, violence spread to several other provinces, including Istanbul.

Severe backlash in rebel-held northwest Syria

Turkey will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbours, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.

Erdogan to invite Assad for talks to restore Turkey-Syria ties

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Tukriye's Merih Demiral has been banned for two matches due to his 'wolf salute' during the Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Austria. The ban has sparked a diplomatic confrontation between Turkiye and Germany.

Gravitas: The 'Wolf Salute' that sparked a political storm

Riots erupted in Turkey after allegations that a Syrian man harassing a child came to light. Angered Syrians clashed with Turkish forces. What went down? Watch this report.

Turkish police detains over 400 rioters

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a warm welcome on Tuesday during his first visit to Turkey since he took office in 2022. The prince was hosted by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and pledged to boost Saudi-Turkish defense ties.

Saudi defence minister pledges to boost ties with Turkey

State-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) announced early on Thursday it signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Turkish companies to "support the localisation of defence industries" in the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia-Turkiye to boost defence ties

The Turkish inflation smelt the scent of trending down for the first time in eight months, giving some relief from surging living costs that saw price hikes above 75 per cent.

Turkiye’s inflation shows signs of slowing amid economic challenges

Turkish authorities on Tuesday (Jul 2) detained over 470 people following anti-Syrian riots in several cities. The riots sparked after a Syrian man was accused of harassing a child.

Turkey witnesses massive anti-Syrian riots, 470 detained for 'provocative actions'

Turkish animal rights groups and experts have criticised the government’s new draft law on animal rights which propose euthanasia as a measure to curb the growing number of stray dogs.

Mass extermination of stray dogs bill proposed in Turkiye

Turkey reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after a bad-tempered 2-1 win over a battling 10-man Czech Republic at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.

Euro 2024: Turkey edge into last 16 with tense win over Czechs, Georgia stun Portugal to go ahead

Strategic alliances have played a key role in shaping global diplomacy. One economic group has caught the interest of Turkey – BRICS. Why is Turkey interested in being a BRICS member?

Turkey seeks BRICS membership, Russia backs bid

Türkiye's 19-year-old sensation Arda Guler thumped a wonder goal from outside the box to flatten Georgia 3-1 in front of a boisterous crowd, dominated by tens of thousands of Türkiye supporters at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund on Tuesday (Jun 18) Mert Muldur gave Türkiye a first-half lead with a thunderous volley from the edge of the box.

Euro 2024: Arda Güler's wonder goal helps Türkiye sink Georgia in Group F thriller

Week after week the political tension is making news now that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing backlash and opposition to his proposed teaching curricula. Take a look.

Turkey: Erdogan's Moral Education Programme draws criticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Putin reinforced Moscow's full support for Turkey in the BRICS bloc.

Russia 'welcomes' Turkey's interest in BRICS, says 'Putin fully supports Turkey's aspirations'

Tuesday marked the first meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Russian President Vladimir Putin since Fidan assumed office in June. During the discussion, Moscow reaffirmed its support for Turkey's membership in the BRICS alliance.

Turkey's BRICS aspiration: Putin meets Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan | Hopes to meet Erdogan soon

A political crisis is unfolding in Turkiye. Lawmakers from the ruling AK party and the Pro-Kurdish dem party brawled over the removal of a mayor. Kurds are out on the streets, voicing their opinion against mayor's jail sentence.

Turkiye jails Pro-Kurdish mayor

The China's Xinjiang region and Turkey have agreed to bolster counterterrorism joint efforts, this comes as the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the capital of Xinjiang for the first time in 12 years. Watch in for more details!

Turkiye, Xinjiang to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation

Turkey firefighters, helped by helicopters, battled a wind-driven wildfire that continued not only burning but spreading in a large number of area.

Turkey wildfire forces Helicopter douse flames in Northwestern Bursa province

Turkey wildfire: Helicopter douse flames in Northwestern Bursa province

According to a report, Turkish police have arrested 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian citizen. Another report says 2 Pakistani men who kidnapped 2 Indian nationals have been arrested in Cambodia. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Turkish police arrest 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian: Report

Istanbul's famous red and white trams, loved by both locals and tourists for over a century, are about to be replaced by modern streetcars. These historic trams have become synonymous with Istiklal Avenue, the city's most popular shopping street, which stretches 1.

Istanbul’s iconic century-old trams are all set for a modern revamp

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said it was following developments in Sunday's Iran helicopter accident with sadness and hoping for the president's wellbeing, adding that action had been taken to provide all kinds of support to search and rescue activities.

Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: Turkey dispatches mountain rescue teams to Iran

Turkiye and Greece are NATO allies, but on a historic front the two have been foes. Recently, the two nations have opened diplomatic pathways for each other. Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan even hosted Greece Prime Minister Kyriako Mitsotakis.

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