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Pakistan, Afghanistan set to resume peace talks in Istanbul

Pakistan and Afghanistan will resume peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, both nations announced, following a previous round that ended without a lasting truce. The move comes after militaries from the neighboring South Asian countries clashed...

Pakistan, Afghanistan set to begin third round of talks in Istanbul

Islamabad [Pakistan], November 6 (ANI): Pakistan is set to resume talks with Afghan Taliban representatives in Istanbul today in a third round of engagement aimed at ending cross-border terrorism and consolidating a fragile ceasefire that was...

British boxer faces 33 years in Turkish prison after vicious attack on taxi driver

A British boxer is facing 33 years in a Turkish prison for an alleged vicious assault on a taxi driver. The Brit said he had acted in panic after fearing he was being kidnapped, while the victim said the attack was prompted by a dispute over the...

Turkish FM urges Finland to recognize Palestinian state

HELSINKI Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Nov. 5 called on Finland to recognize a Palestinian state during his two-day visit to Helsinki. “I would like Finland to recognize Palestine as a state,” Fidan said at a joint press conference with Finnish...

Six Turkish journalists summoned over reports on Imamoglu

Six leading Turkish journalists were summoned to testify to police on Thursday in connection with allegations that they disseminated false information in reports about Istanbul's imprisoned opposition mayor. The chief prosecutor's office in...

Istanbul holds most of Türkiye’s savings, data shows

ISTANBUL Türkiye’s total bank deposits reached 24.8 trillion Turkish Liras ($588 billion) by the third quarter of 2024, rising 39.3 percent from a year earlier, according to official figures from the country’s main financial watchdog, the Banking...

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan visits Finland to strengthen NATO ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has commenced a two-day diplomatic visit to Finland, marking a significant engagement between the two NATO allies. During his stay, Fidan is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Finnish Foreign Minister...

Third round of Afghan-Pakistan peace talks begin in Istanbul

Pakistan and Afghan officials were back in Turkey on Thursday for a crucial, third round of talks aimed at ensuring peace along their shared border, state-run media from the two sides reported. The deadly border clashes that erupted last month...

Turkish FM stress aim to join EU defence scheme

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday underlined Turkey’s aim to be part of a European Union defence scheme, citing the country’s role as a critical security provider for the EU. Turkey wants to be part of the bloc’s 150-billion-euro...

Turkish agency TIKA supports robotics olympiad for Kyrgyz youth

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has provided support for the second National STEM Robotics Olympiad held in Kyrgyzstan's capital, bringing together hundreds of young students interested in technology and engineering. The...

Turkish defense firms to showcase military technology at Mali expo

Türkiye's defense industry will display its advanced military technologies alongside African nations at the inaugural Bamako Expo 2025 scheduled for November in Mali. The four-day international defense exhibition, organized by Turkish company The...

Pakistan, Afghanistan back in Istanbul for peace talks

ISTANBUL Pakistan and Afghan officials were back in Türkiye on Nov. 6 for a crucial, third round of talks aimed at ensuring peace along their shared border, state-run media from the two sides have reported. The deadly border clashes that erupted...

US court grants $50,000 bail to detained Turkish scientist

ANKARA / ISTANBUL Turkish scientist Furkan Dolek has been granted release on $50,000 bail, the Turkish-American National Steering Committee said Wednesday in a press release. Dolek had earlier been reported missing until US authorities confirmed...

IAPCO Council meeting underscores Istanbul’s rising status as a global congress hub

Left to right: Başar Demirel, MICE Supervisor, Turkish Airlines (THY)​, Sarah Markey-Hamm, IAPCO Immediate Past-President and CEO, ICMS Pty Ltd (Australia)​, Ellen Franck, IAPCO Chair of Community Engagement Committee and Partner, Meetagain...

Pakistan, Afghanistan return to Istanbul for more peace talks

ISLAMABAD/KABUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan will resume peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, both nations said, after a previous round ended without agreeing a lasting truce. Militaries from the South Asian neighbours clashed last month, with dozens...

Turkish Airlines reaches engine deal with GE Aerospace for 75 Boeing planes

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with GE Aerospace to procure engines, spare engines, and engine maintenance services for 75 B787 planes that it is buying from Boeing, the company said. Its overnight statement to the...

Fitch expects Turkish banks’ profitability to improve next year

ISTANBUL Turkish banks will see stronger profitability next year as the central bank moves into a rate cut cycle, Fitch Ratings’ director for banks told Anadolu. Ahmet Kilinc said Fitch raised its operating environment score for Turkish banks to...

Outbreak of xenophobia against Turkish citizens: a prepared hate campaign

(Originally published by CIN-CG, 29 Oktober 2025) “Kill the Turk” echoed through the streets of Podgorica as citizens stepped aside before the mobs of young men, football fans, and so-called “people’s patrols” intent on taking “justice” into their...

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul

Islamabad- Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban were set to resume peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, aiming to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism and avoid further escalation between the two sides. Clashes broke out between the border troops...