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Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

Varhelyi called the agreement "another milestone strengthening bilateral relations, stabilizing the region and fostering prosperity."

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan and Guterres expressed hope that the "grain corridor" deal may lead to peace negotiations, while expressing concerns over the clashes near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

The TASS report claiming that Ankara and Moscow signed a new deal for the S-400s was aimed at disrupting Türkiye's F-16 talks with Washington, said a former ambassador to the US.

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

The ships have carried a total of 563,317 metric tons of grain and other foodstuffs, the Joint Coordination Center has said.

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Government ally Bahçeli has also announced support for increased dialogue between Ankara and Damascus.

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

The two ships are carrying over 63,000 tons of grain and other foodstuffs, according to the ministry.

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Several empty grain vessels are sitting in Türkiye's waters waiting to arrange contracts, after which they will set sail for Ukraine, said the coordinator of the İstanbul center for the grain deal.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

We spoke with Shunas Sherko Jdy of the Gorran Movement Diplomatic Relations Department about the ongoing protests of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr supporters in Iraq and the attack where nine civilians were killed in Zaxo.

5 August 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

The first ship that left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion got clearance from the İstanbul coordination center yesterday.

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

The inspections lasted over an hour. After getting security clearance in İstanbul, the ship passed through the Turkish Straits en route to the port of Tripoli.

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

Following inspections by a delegation in İstanbul, where personnel from Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and the UN work, the ship will sail on for Lebanon's Tripoli.

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Rival groups have staged protests in Baghdad since the weekend. Ankara has called on all parties to act with common sense and restraint.

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Minister Çavuşoğlu has held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from the two countries.

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

The vessel is expected to anchor off in İstanbul tomorrow for inspections before heading to Lebanon, according to Minister Akar.

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex officers did not report the actions in an attempt to not provoke reactions by Greece even when they became aware or witnessed illegal pushbacks, according to a leaked OLAF report

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

"Now it's time to focus on a cease-fire. This is not just a process to be carried out at the level of foreign ministers," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Guterres has thanked Türkiye, Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of last week's grain deal to secure grain export from Ukraine.

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

"Mine clearance is of course valuable, but the people don't use the mined area anyway. Border crossings, the railway and the airways should be opened as soon as possible," says the former mayor of the border province of Kars.

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Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the attack that came after the killing of civilians in an artillery strike in Zakho in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

The authorities in Germany condemned the attack while the country's ambassador was conveyed the expectation that the damage will be compensated.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

‘Turkey is one of the countries resisting autocratization the most’

‘Turkey is one of the countries resisting autocratization the most’

Prof. Somer says, "Most people expect the democratic camp to offer more of new policies on the economy, environment, income distribution, socio-economic system and climate change rather than merely promising to restore the democratic system.”

20 July 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

There should be no such conditions like 'I will give you this, but you will not do that'," Turkey's defense minister has said.

Both familiar and new: Democratic erosion

Both familiar and new: Democratic erosion

Prof. Somer says that today, unlike in the past, it is never clear when democracy collapses or when a different regime comes to power because it happens through a series of steps that he calls “micro-coups”.

18 July 2022 Selay Dalaklı

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

The Armenian Patriarch in Turkey and the head of an Armenian foundation praised the normalization efforts following a phone conversation between President Erdoğan and PM Pashinyan.

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