Erdogan consoles Turkish Cypriot leaders after deadly ship capsize

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone on Sunday with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Tufan Erhurman and Prime Minister Unal Ustel to offer condolences following a deadly passenger vessel accident off Kyrenia, pledging full Turkish support for ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Eight dead, 18 missing after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus: Erhurman

Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhurman confirmed on Sunday that eight people died and 18 remain missing after a passenger ferry capsized and sank off the coastal city of Kyrenia, adding that search operations are continuing with extensive assets deployed from both the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Türkiye.

Erdogan to visit Bishkek for Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Aug. 31, holding bilateral talks with regional leaders, the presidency said Sunday.

Erdoğan: Closing terrorism chapters brings new hope to region

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye stands at the threshold of a new historical chapter as counter-terrorism successes in neighboring Syria open fresh opportunities for regional stability, warning adversaries against testing Ankara's resolve during Victory Day commemorations.

Seven dead, 237 rescued after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye has mobilized all available state resources to coordinate extensive search and rescue operations after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus, confirming that seven people have died while 237 passengers and crew were rescued safely.

TRNC vows probe into deadly ferry capsizing off Kyrenia

TRNC Public Works and Transport Minister Erhan Arikli said all allegations regarding Sunday's fatal ferry accident off Kyrenia would be thoroughly examined, including claims that crew members locked doors and abandoned ship as the vessel sank with 267 people aboard.

Türkiye, Pakistan FMs discuss bilateral ties in Istanbul

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in Istanbul on Sunday for talks covering bilateral relations and regional stability, with both sides agreeing on the early convening of the next session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, according to diplomatic sources.

Israel orders deportation of British activist seized in West Bank

Israeli authorities have ordered the deportation of a British activist who was seized by armed occupiers in the southern West Bank and held in a shed before being handed to police, as London seeks information about the incident that occurred during a protective presence mission.

TRNC detains ship captain, 7 crew after deadly maritime disaster

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Ünal Üstel said search-and-rescue operations continue uninterrupted for those missing after a passenger ship capsized off Kyrenia, confirming that the captain and seven crew members have been detained pending a full investigation.

Türkiye, Syria complete floating bridge over Euphrates River

Türkiye and Syria have completed a floating bridge over the Euphrates River, marking the second joint infrastructure project between the two countries' armed forces to replace a crossing destroyed by flooding.

Explosion heard near Iran’s Larak Island amid US strike reports

Residents near Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing a powerful explosion on Sunday, as Iranian and US media offered conflicting accounts of a possible American drone strike targeting missile launchers on the strategic waterway.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard strikes two US airbases in Jordan

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said early Monday that it launched ballistic missiles against two US airbases in Jordan, describing the operation as retaliation for American strikes on Iranian territory that reportedly killed several fighters and civilians.

Algeria to impose death penalty for forest fires after 12 killed

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune instructed the justice minister on Sunday to submit penal code amendments by Sept. 15 introducing capital punishment for deliberately setting forest fires, following recent blazes that killed 12 people across the North African country.

Jordan intercepts 8 missiles after Iran strikes US airbases

Jordan's armed forces said they intercepted eight missiles that breached the kingdom's airspace early Monday, destroying the projectiles before they could threaten populated areas, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for striking US airbases in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian territory, according to statements from both militaries.

Trump claims Canadian businesses 'pouring' into US amid trade war

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Canadian companies are rapidly relocating to the United States as bilateral trade hostilities escalate, urging firms to move immediately to secure zero tariffs while claiming Ottawa has been exploiting Washington for years.

Syria reopens Tripoli embassy after 14-year closure

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani officially inaugurated the reopened Syrian embassy in Tripoli on Sunday, marking the restoration of diplomatic relations after a 14-year closure that began during the Syrian conflict, with the ceremony drawing attendance from Arab and foreign diplomats in the Libyan capital.

Erdogan marks 104th Victory Day with vow to stand by oppressed

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday issued a statement marking the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the 1922 triumph over occupying forces while affirming Ankara's commitment to stand by the oppressed and maintain principled stances amid global conflicts.

Turkish leaders commemorate 104th Victory Day

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus and senior cabinet ministers on Sunday marked the 104th anniversary of Victory Day with messages honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupinar that secured Türkiye's independence, with officials vowing to preserve the legacy of the historic triumph.

Türkiye summons Ukrainian envoy over Black Sea vessel attacks

Ankara summoned Ukraine's ambassador to Türkiye on Saturday to convey a firm reaction following consecutive attacks on two Turkish-operated cargo vessels in the Black Sea near the Russian port of Tuapse, emphasizing the need to ensure maritime safety, according to ministry sources.

Türkiye rejects Israeli 'lies' targeting President Erdogan

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected a statement by the Israeli Foreign Ministry targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, condemning the "lies and slanders" as reflecting the "cowardly and rotten mentality" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Pakistani leaders hail Türkiye on Victory Day

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended warm greetings to Türkiye on the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's historic victory and reaffirming the deep historical bonds and strategic partnership between Islamabad and Ankara.

Ben-Gvir 'pleased' with harsh Palestinian prison conditions

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Sunday that he is "pleased" with the harsh treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, releasing a video in which he rejected pleas from female detainees complaining of denied showers and medical care.

China's Xi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other regional leaders also set to attend the two-day gathering.

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