Erdoğan meets Bosnia's tripartite presidency members at Antalya forum

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina—Željka Cvijanović, Denis Bećirović, and Željko Komšić—on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) 2026. The forum continues at the NEST Congress Center in Belek, Antalya, Türkiye.

Erdoğan, Sharif, Qatari Emir meet at Antalya forum to discuss Iran ceasefire, regional peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed bilateral relations and ongoing Iran ceasefire negotiations on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, joined by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Erdoğan praised Pakistan's mediation success and called for a new regional security architecture.

Erdoğan: Gaza is genocide enabled by global order, calls for open Hormuz, dialogue over weapons

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that Gaza is "not just a humanitarian tragedy, but a genocide that clearly shows what the current global order allows." He called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to dialogue over weapons, and expressed readiness to facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks.

Erdogan warns global order at dangerous threshold, calls for peace

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the international system has reached a perilous juncture, criticizing its failure to address the Gaza catastrophe and regional conflicts. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, he emphasized that current crises represent not merely humanitarian disasters but fundamental moral collapses, urging immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.

Erdoğan says unlawful attacks on Iran increased regional security risks

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said unlawful attacks on Iran had increased security risks in the region during a meeting with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Erdoğan said Türkiye will intensify efforts to preserve the ceasefire.

Fidan to host Balkan Peace Platform meeting at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host a Balkan Peace Platform meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, with representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia expected to attend. The platform, established under Türkiye's leadership, promotes regional dialogue and cooperation.

Erdoğan, Syrian President al-Sharaa discuss bilateral ties, regional issues at Antalya forum

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss bilateral relations, Syria's reconstruction, and regional issues. Erdoğan praised Damascus's steps toward unity and called for Syria to remain outside regional conflicts.

Shehbaz Sharif thanks Erdogan, vows stronger Pakistan-Turkey ties

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his Antalya visit with high praise for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hospitality. Following the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Sharif reaffirmed Islamabad's dedication to deepening strategic cooperation with Ankara. The leaders emphasized expanding trade partnerships and defense collaboration while reinforcing historical bonds between the two nations.

Trump warns US will take Iran's nuclear dust by force if no deal reached

President Donald Trump warned Friday that the US will retrieve Iran's nuclear dust by force if a deal is not reached, while ruling out any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump left the door open to renewed strikes when the two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday.

Fidan hosts Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi foreign ministers at Antalya forum

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted the third meeting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting focused on regional coordination amid ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East.

Duran: Under Erdoğan's leadership, Türkiye stands as 'key to peace' in region, world

Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran hailed Türkiye's role as "key to peace" in the region and the world, stating that under President Erdoğan's leadership, the country is identified with solutions and stability, not conflict or polarization.

US forces have turned back 21 vessels since Iran naval blockade began, CENTCOM says

US forces have turned back 21 vessels since the start of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, CENTCOM said Friday. The USS Michael Murphy patrols the Arabian Sea enforcing the blockade, which has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks, Ukrainian FM says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul to discuss peace, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, adding that Kyiv wants to end the war through political negotiations. Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire but will not withdraw troops from Donbas.

Global instability makes diplomacy indispensable: Turkish FM Fidan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the critical importance of diplomatic engagement during the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, warning that the international system faces a dangerous decline. Speaking in the Mediterranean resort city, Fidan highlighted the need for regional ownership of conflicts in the Middle East, Balkans and beyond.

Erdoğan: No peace without main regional actors

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the Inter‑Parliamentary Union General Assembly that no framework excluding key regional actors can deliver peace and security. He called for a two‑state solution in Palestine, described the post‑WWII international system as facing a major legitimacy crisis, and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to Africa and Sudan.

Fidan meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Antalya on Friday ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting comes as the fifth edition of the forum opens under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties."

Erdoğan: European troops sent to Cyprus over Iran war should not be permanent

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman that military elements deployed to Cyprus by some European countries under the pretext of the Iran war should not become permanent. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s readiness to take all necessary steps to defend the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Türkiye convenes Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia for Antalya talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host the third quadrilateral meeting of top diplomats from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia on Friday in Antalya. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, will focus on regional solutions to shared challenges, particularly the ongoing US/Israel-Iran war.

Türkiye launches carbon trading amid US tariffs, Iran war energy shock

Türkiye has launched its national emissions trading system pilot in early 2026, navigating a turbulent global landscape of US tariffs, shifting EU climate debates, and an Iran-linked energy crisis. Experts say the starting price and careful market oversight will determine success. As COP31 host, Türkiye backs green transition not as idealism but “pure economic logic.”

Global debt crisis and interest trap deepen in 2026

Global debt has reached a record $348 trillion in early 2026, with OECD warning it could hit $370 trillion by year-end. Rising interest payments are consuming national revenues, forcing cuts in health and education while military spending rises. The US alone pays over $1.1 trillion annually in interest—double Türkiye’s total public expenditure.

Syria seeks Israel withdrawal to 1974 lines in security deal

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced Friday that Damascus is pursuing a comprehensive diplomatic initiative requiring Israel to withdraw to 1974 armistice boundaries. Speaking at Türkiye's Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the transitional leader outlined a security-focused roadmap that could eventually address the status of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights while categorically rejecting Tel Aviv's sovereignty claims over the strategic territory.

Time glorifies genocide architect Netanyahu as ‘influential leader’

Time magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people has sparked global outrage by featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — accused of genocide in Gaza — alongside Donald Trump as top leaders. The magazine praised Netanyahu’s political comeback and military operations, drawing fierce condemnation from human rights advocates.

US intelligence warned Iran war could widen with China, Russia support

US intelligence warned days after the US-Israeli war on Iran began that the conflict could widen, citing indications that China was considering supplying advanced radar systems to Tehran and that Russia had shared intelligence on US military positions in the Middle East.

Trump defends Pope Leo criticism, cites nuclear disagreement

US President Donald Trump defended his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, insisting he has the right to disagree after falsely claiming the pontiff backed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions. Trump said he supports the Pope “preaching the gospel” but not on Iran. The remarks have strained Vatican and Italian ties.

US Envoy: Selective intervention in Syria-Israel negotiations

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has indicated that Washington adopts a selective approach to mediating between Damascus and Jerusalem, intervening only when strategic imperatives demand. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Envoy for Syria emphasized President Trump's preference for regional actors to assume primary responsibility for resolving local conflicts, marking a potential shift from traditional post-war American security guarantees toward a doctrine of calculated, interest-driven engagement.