Turkiye's latest maritime deal with Libya challenges Greek sovereignty over the Aegean islands. President Erdogan is promising to stay the course despite Athens seeking assistance from the US. Molly Gambhir decodes the Mediterranean conflict.

Gravitas: Erdogan escalates tensions in the Mediterranean

India is selling indigenously-made Pinaka rockets to Armenia amid an escalating conflict with neighbouring Azerbaijan. Is this move aimed at countering the emerging Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan nexus? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India sells indigenous rockets to Armenia

The relationship between India and Turkiye, marked by irritants such as Ankara’s position on the Kashmir issue, is getting friendlier after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Samarkand during the recent SCO summit.

WION Spotlight | Modi-Erdogan meet lifts up India-Turkiye ties

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet again raked up the Kashmir issue at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Turkish President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue during UN General Assembly address

According to reports, Hakan Fidan, head of Turkiye's National Intelligence Organization, and Syrian intelligence chief Ali Mamlouk met as recently as this week in the Syrian capital.

Reports: Turkiye, Syrian intelligence agencies chiefs meet in Damascus

A flurry of diplomatic activity between Turkiye and Syria encouraged by Russia might ease the tensions between two sides. Sources claim that Russia is encouraging a thaw between Turkiye and Syria.

Russia encouraging a Turkiye-Syria thaw? An attempt to ease tensions?

Azerbaijan forces started shelling on Armenian territory killing at least 49 Armenian soldiers. Turkiye firmly sided with Azerbaijan telling Armenia to "cease its provocations" against Baku.

Armenia-Azerbaijan border clash: Turkiye backs Azerbaijan, accuses Armenia of 'provocation'

Now one of the world's most battle-tested and feared fighter jets is escalating tensions. Turkiye's president Erdogan says that Turkiye may turn to countries such as Russia if the US fails to follow through in a pledge to deliver its F-16 fighter jets

Sparring over the F-16s: Turkiye demands delivery of F-16s from US

On Saturday, Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkiye, accused Greece of controlling Aegean Sea islands with a demilitarised status and declared that Turkiye was ready to "do what is necessary" if necessary.

Turkiye accuses Greece of occupying demilitarised islands in Aegean Sea

Turkey has become the go-to location for some sanctioned Russian oligarchs seeking to store their yachts, including Abramovich, who currently has four yachts, docked in Turkish ports.

WION Fineprint |Russian oligarch Abramovich moves entire yacht fleet to Turkiye

Turkiye on Saturday expressed its displeasure over French President Emmanuel Macron's comments in Algeria. Macron told reporters in Algeria that Turkiye, China and Russia portrayed France as the enemy.

Turkiye hits back at Macron for his 'unacceptable' comments

Palestinian president Abbas is on 3-day visit to Ankara and met Erdogan. Turkiye's President Erdogan said warming Israel ties won't affect Palestine support and assured Palestine of its continued support.

WION Dispatch: 'Warming Israel ties won't affect Palestine support,' says Erdogan

Turkiye welcomes Palestinian president; assures Palestine of its continued support

At least 32 people were killed in southeast Turkiye on Saturday when vehicles crashed into first responders. According to authorities, 16 people including emergency workers and journalists died when a bus crashed into an earlier accident site.

Turkiye: 32 dead in two road accidents; vehicles crash into 1st responders

At least 32 killed in separate crashes across Turkiye

Following months of cordial relations, Turkiye and Israel announced on Wednesday that they would re-appoint their respective ambassadors, more than four years after they were first called back.

After a four-year lull, Turkiye and Israel will appoint ambassadors once more

After over a decade of tensions, Israel and Turkiye will restore full diplomatic relations following months of reconciliation efforts. Relations were frayed after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians.

Israel & Turkiye renew full diplomatic relations

In pics - Gladiator tombs discovered in ancient city in southern Turkiye

Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan flagged off a new drilling mission to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions with Greece. Erdogan also promised to carry out his much-hyped military operation in northern Syria. Palki Sharma decodes the Turkish president's two-front escalation.

Gravitas: Erdogan raises tensions in the Mediterranean and Syria

Russia and Turkiye have strengthened their bilateral ties. Both countries will collaborate on energy & trade. This comes after Putin and Erdogan hold 4-hour long talks.

Russia, Turkiye strengthen bilateral ties: Countries to collaborate on energy & trade

Russia on Friday made an appeal to Turkiye not to "destabilise" Syria with military attacks in days leading up to meet between Russia President Vladimir Putin and and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Russia appeals Turkiye to not 'destabilise' situation in Syria

Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for key talks which would be the President's second round of talks with Putin in a span of two weeks.

Turkiye's President Erdogan to meet Putin in Russia

The first grain-carrying ship to leave Ukrainian ports in wartime safely anchored off Turkiye's coast on Tuesday. Ankara expects around one grain ship a day from Ukraine.

First Ukrainian grain ship reaches Turkiye

The first grain ship to depart from Ukraine during the ongoing war with Russia reached Turkish waters safely on Tuesday near the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait.

First Ukrainian grain shipment reaches Turkiye, more ships expected to set out

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