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Türkiye returns 76 fugitives from eight countries
The Turkish Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that coordinated international operations have secured the return of 76 wanted suspects from eight countries, including the United States, Germany, and France, asserting that enhanced cooperation with foreign law enforcement ensures no criminal will evade justice by fleeing abroad.
23 September 2026

Istanbul Archaeological Museums reopen after extensive restoration
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the reopening of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums following extensive restoration work, stating the project preserves the historic complex's original architecture while introducing contemporary exhibition practices and creating a "living cultural space" for visitors.
18 September 2026

Thailand targets strategic partnership with Türkiye by 2028
Thailand's newly appointed ambassador to Ankara, Chaturont Chaiyakam, said Bangkok hopes to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership level by 2028 as the two nations prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, identifying defense industry cooperation and expanded trade as key priorities.
18 September 2026

Türkiye's intel chief visits Pakistan for security talks
Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin held talks with Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday, discussing regional security challenges including the US-Israel war with Iran and bilateral cooperation efforts.
17 September 2026

Forensic experts from 40 countries to gather in Antalya
Hizir Asliyuksek announced that forensic experts from 40 countries will convene in Antalya next week for the 21st International Forensic Medicine Days Congress, where they will examine digital evidence, artificial intelligence applications, and addiction-related testimony in what the Council of Forensic Medicine head described as the largest gathering of its kind hosted by Türkiye.
16 September 2026

Türkiye sends flour to Palestinian refugees, displaced families in Lebanon
Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority delivered 2,000 tons of flour to Palestinian refugees and families displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon during a ceremony at the Port of Beirut attended by senior Turkish, Lebanese and UN officials, as Ankara pledged continued humanitarian support for the crisis-hit country.
16 September 2026

Türkiye condemns Houthi drone attack on Mecca, backs Saudi Arabia
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's solidarity with Riyadh and urging an immediate halt to such escalatory actions that threaten regional stability and the security of Islam's holiest sites.
16 September 2026

Azerbaijan, Türkiye coordinate on strategic projects for 'coming decades'
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said on Tuesday that Baku and Ankara are coordinating on long-term initiatives across energy and transport sectors, with both ministers discussing multilateral platforms and regional connectivity in the capital.
15 September 2026

UK envoy says Britain changing approach to Israel
Britain's new Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Anderson said the UK is changing its approach toward Israel following the ban on trade with settlements, declaring that London "will not remain silent" while suffering continues in Gaza and the West Bank amid efforts to advance a two-state solution.
15 September 2026

Türkiye urges Hormuz status quo restoration, warns against wider war
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for immediate restoration of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and a diplomatic end to the Iran conflict, warning that the Russia-Ukraine war risks spreading beyond its current geography with catastrophic consequences.
15 September 2026

Azerbaijani president receives Turkish foreign minister in Baku
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the capital Baku, with the two sides expressing satisfaction with bilateral ties and discussing energy cooperation, regional developments, and coordination within international organizations during the envoy's two-day visit.
15 September 2026

South Korean tourist converts to Islam in Türkiye's Mardin
A South Korean visitor to the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin has embraced Islam during an official ceremony at the Artuklu District Mufti's Office, adopting the name Abdullah after reciting the Islamic declaration of faith under the guidance of District Mufti Suleyman Baran.
15 September 2026

Türkiye rejects Greek remarks on Anatolia, urges 'common sense'
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday dismissed what it called baseless claims by Greek authorities regarding the period when Greek forces sought to occupy Anatolia, urging Athens to exercise seriousness and common sense while citing acknowledged war crimes and reparations obligations under the Treaty of Lausanne.
15 September 2026

Erdogan: Mecca defense pact signals unity to Islamic world
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement sends a powerful signal of unity to the Islamic world, emphasizing that Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are joining forces to overcome the mounting security challenges currently facing Muslim nations.
14 September 2026










