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President Erdogan tells the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek that Ankara sees the organization as a "rising star" and will advance ties across energy and transport sectors, emphasizing the bloc's role in a multipolar order and the importance of the Mecca Defense Alliance for regional stability.Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.The National Defense Ministry on Thursday welcomed the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces and its integration into Syrian state institutions as a crucial step for preserving Syria's sovereignty, vowing that the Turkish Armed Forces will continue supporting Damascus under existing military cooperation agreements to ensure lasting stability and combat terrorism. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has firmly rejected the possibility of Turkish military bases in Syria, while insisting that Israel does not seek an escalation with Türkiye. Saar reaffirmed Israel's commitment to the current status quo, even as tensions simmer following recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.Türkiye's Communications Directorate convened the STRATCOM Roundtable and Public Forum in Tokyo on Saturday, gathering policymakers and academics to examine how artificial intelligence and geopolitical competition are reshaping strategic communication and economic security frameworks.

President Erdogan tells the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek that Ankara sees the organization as a "rising star" and will advance ties across energy and transport sectors, emphasizing the bloc's role in a multipolar order and the importance of the Mecca Defense Alliance for regional stability.Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.The National Defense Ministry on Thursday welcomed the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces and its integration into Syrian state institutions as a crucial step for preserving Syria's sovereignty, vowing that the Turkish Armed Forces will continue supporting Damascus under existing military cooperation agreements to ensure lasting stability and combat terrorism. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has firmly rejected the possibility of Turkish military bases in Syria, while insisting that Israel does not seek an escalation with Türkiye. Saar reaffirmed Israel's commitment to the current status quo, even as tensions simmer following recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.Türkiye's Communications Directorate convened the STRATCOM Roundtable and Public Forum in Tokyo on Saturday, gathering policymakers and academics to examine how artificial intelligence and geopolitical competition are reshaping strategic communication and economic security frameworks.

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Türkiye's Sonmez exits US Open after first-round loss to Gauff

Türkiye's Sonmez exits US Open after first-round loss to Gauff

World No. 53 Zeynep Sonmez fell 6-3, 6-4 to fourth seed and defending champion Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, exiting the US Open at the first hurdle and failing to build on her second-round run from last year's tournament at the Flushing Meadows hard-court event, the season's final Grand Slam.

02 September 2026

Türkiye's Sonmez advances to 2nd round of Canadian Open

Türkiye's Sonmez advances to 2nd round of Canadian Open

World No. 52 Zeynep Sonmez defeated home favorite Rebecca Marino 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets to advance to the second round of the WTA 1000 Canadian Open in Toronto, securing a meeting with Greece's Maria Sakkari as the Turkish player continues her progress on the women's tour.

04 August 2026

Sinner battles past Zverev to secure second straight Wimbledon crown

Sinner battles past Zverev to secure second straight Wimbledon crown

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner fought back from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev in four sets, successfully defending his Wimbledon men's singles title. The Italian's victory on Centre Court adds a fifth Grand Slam trophy to his growing collection.

12 July 2026

Tennis tournament draws 1,000 players to Türkiye's Mount Erciyes

Tennis tournament draws 1,000 players to Türkiye's Mount Erciyes

Nearly 1,000 tennis players from 52 countries are competing in an International Tennis Federation-sanctioned tournament at Mount Erciyes in central Türkiye, where local officials said the high-altitude venue has evolved from a winter destination into a year-round center for international sporting events.

02 July 2026

Zeynep Sonmez displays watermelon symbol at Wimbledon for Palestine

Zeynep Sonmez displays watermelon symbol at Wimbledon for Palestine

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez said Wimbledon organizers prevented her from wearing a Palestine-supporting pin, prompting her to use a watermelon-shaped vibration dampener on her racket instead. Speaking after her second-round exit, Sonmez said the symbol allowed her to express solidarity while complying with tournament regulations.

02 July 2026

Zeynep Sönmez reaches Wimbledon second round after comeback win

Zeynep Sönmez reaches Wimbledon second round after comeback win

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez advanced to the Wimbledon second round with a 2‑1 comeback victory over American Ann Li. After losing the second set, she won the deciding set 6‑4 to secure her place in the next round.

29 June 2026

Zeynep Sonmez retires from Roland Garros doubles after courtside fall

Zeynep Sonmez retires from Roland Garros doubles after courtside fall

Zeynep Sonmez was forced to retire from the French Open doubles competition after suffering an injury when she tripped over a courtside advertising board during her second-round match at Roland Garros, compounding a disappointing tournament following her first-round singles exit.

30 May 2026

Zeynep Sonmez storms into Madrid Open second round with victory

Zeynep Sonmez storms into Madrid Open second round with victory

Rising Turkish tennis talent Zeynep Sonmez secured her place in the Madrid Open second round following a dominant straight-sets victory over Spanish opponent Carlota Martinez Cirez. The world number 67 displayed resilience by saving multiple set points during the opening set before closing out the match decisively. Sonmez now prepares to face higher-seeded opposition in the prestigious WTA 1000 clay court tournament held in the Spanish capital.

23 April 2026

Turkish tennis star Sonmez on brink of historic Australian Open run

Turkish tennis star Sonmez on brink of historic Australian Open run

Zeynep Sonmez stands one victory away from becoming the first Turkish tennis player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles event. She faces Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in the Australian Open third round on Friday.

22 January 2026

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish tennis player to reach third round at Wimbledon

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish tennis player to reach third round at Wimbledon

Sonmez also first Turkish player to reach third round of grand slam in 75 years

04 July 2025

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez set to make Australian Open main table debut

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez set to make Australian Open main table debut

Sonmez, ranked as high as 88th in the world, to directly participate in the 1st Grand Slam of 2025

11 January 2025

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez reaches final round of Brisbane International qualifiers

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez reaches final round of Brisbane International qualifiers

22-year-old eliminates Russian player Ekaterina Makarova with 6-1, 6-0 sets

27 December 2024

Türkiye's Zeynep Sonmez beats American Ann Li to win WTA Merida Open Akron

Türkiye's Zeynep Sonmez beats American Ann Li to win WTA Merida Open Akron

'I've been working for this day for 15 years' 22-year-old says after victory

04 November 2024

Carlos Alcaraz wins his 1st Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic 3-2 in final

Carlos Alcaraz wins his 1st Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic 3-2 in final

Spaniard clinches his 2nd major title after bagging the 2022 US Open

17 July 2023

Top seed Swiatek moves to Wimbledon quarterfinals after beating Belinda Bencic

Top seed Swiatek moves to Wimbledon quarterfinals after beating Belinda Bencic

Polish world No. 1 wins game with sets of 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 on Center Court

10 July 2023

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 for wrist injury

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 for wrist injury

2022 men's finalist reports torn ligament in his wrist ahead of tennis tournament starting on Monday

03 July 2023

Ruud to take on Zverev in French Open men's semifinals

Ruud to take on Zverev in French Open men's semifinals

08 June 2023

TİKA distributes equipment to 170 badminton players in Afghanistan ahead of tournament

TİKA distributes equipment to 170 badminton players in Afghanistan ahead of tournament

Excitement builds up for the upcoming national badminton tournament in Kabul, organized by the Afghan National Badminton Federation with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)

12 April 2023

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon due to Achilles injury

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon due to Achilles injury

Japanese tennis player announce that her Achilles tendon 'isn't right'

19 June 2022

Federer to donate $500,000 to support children in Ukraine

Federer to donate $500,000 to support children in Ukraine

Roger Federer says his foundation aspires to help about 6M children in Ukraine

19 March 2022

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