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Cyprus eyes Israeli defense systems, Turkey shifts towards diplomacy with Iran over the Mecca Pact, and Gulf logistics sectors surge amid regional supply chain shifts.

Turkey will receive diesel fuel from Russia under a new US-brokered agreement aimed at lowering global fuel prices. The move has drawn sharp international criticism.

Turkey expands oil production toward one million barrels daily as global markets react to a strong US dollar, rising energy prices, and currency fluctuations.

Religious leaders gathered in Astana for an international interfaith conference. The Israeli delegation's mention of the October 7 massacre sparked protests from Iranian and Turkish representatives.

Representatives from several nations walked out during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at a Baku summit, while Qatar's Emir remained in his seat.

Turkish police raided opposition channel Halk TV, arresting employees and appointing state management, sparking fierce criticism from the political opposition.

Syria plans to convert the Palmyra military airbase into a civilian airport, a move reflecting shifting regional dynamics, Turkish ambitions, and past Israeli airstrikes.

Turkish prosecutors in Kocaeli are seeking a life sentence for a laundry worker accused of fatally stabbing a colleague during a violent workplace brawl.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a defense cooperation deal, with Ankara supplying advanced systems to help Riyadh counter Houthi missile and drone threats.

A bomb threat on an AJet flight from Ankara to Şanlıurfa triggered emergency protocols, leading to a safe landing and evacuation of 136 passengers.

Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay is set to join Turkey's ruling AKP party, marking a historic political shift for the traditionally secular opposition stronghold.

New deep drilling near Mount Ararat in Turkey reveals layers of organic-rich black soil at the disputed boat-shaped site, challenging traditional geological theories.

Turkey is promoting OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu as a potential compromise candidate for UN Secretary-General amid a persistent Security Council deadlock.

Syrian and Hezbollah representatives held secret talks in Turkey last month, brokered by Ankara, in a bid to ease escalating tensions and address border weapons smuggling.

Tofas Bursa defeated Bandirma 90-89 in the Turkish Basketball Super League opener thanks to a miraculous full-court buzzer-beater by Yigitcan Saybir.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a regional military coalition following extensive Houthi missile attacks, activating the Mecca Defense Pact amid mounting Gulf tensions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant UN speech criticizing Qatar, Turkey, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, drawing sharp rebukes from international diplomats.

Investigations reveal covert Turkish subversion in Israel, including the accreditation of a former terror-linked Anadolu journalist and weapons smuggled from Istanbul.

Turkey showcased advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the Bayraktar TB3 drone during the Seawolf I 2026 exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkish President Erdogan condemned global gender neutrality policies at the UN General Assembly while defending a massive domestic crackdown against the LGBTQ community.

A 15-year-old student injured 11 people in a shooting outside a vocational high school in western Turkey, marking the third such school incident since April.

Turkey conducts a massive naval exercise across three seas while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares to address the UN General Assembly, focusing heavily on criticism of Israel.

Turkey conducted extensive aerial exercises south of Cyprus amid rising tensions with Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, following major multi-billion-euro air defense deals in the Eastern Mediterranean.

A Turkish fugitive who evaded police for eight years by dressing as a woman and using his sister's ID was finally captured in Istanbul after slipping up with a credit card.

The Istanbul Stock Exchange plunged after fund manager Pusula Portföy failed to meet investor redemptions, triggering a 5.54% drop in the BIST 100 and massive capital outflows.

Western intelligence reveals Turkey has become Iran's primary financial conduit, channeling tens of millions to Hamas amid intense US economic pressure and sanctions under President Donald Trump.

Turkey and Syria's foreign ministers harshly criticized Israeli policy in Syria during a joint press conference, accusing Jerusalem of fueling regional instability and hindering Damascus.

A new JCFA poll shows 68% of Israelis view Turkey as a dangerous security threat, with 60% supporting military action to block its military bases in Syria.

Turkey's new Gurz hybrid air defense system has begun operational deployment after a successful live-fire test. Developed by Aselsan, the mobile platform combines missiles and cannons to counter aerial threats.

The US Department of the Treasury has added three Turkish financial institutions to its sanctions list. The move involves freezing their assets within US jurisdiction and prohibiting US citizens and companies from conducting business with them.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met this week with the leaders of Russia, China, and Iran, confirming Ankara's ambition to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He emphasized that this move does not indicate a distancing from the West or a departure from existing alliances.

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has released a report detailing how Turkish organizations identify dual-citizen Israelis who served in the IDF to file legal complaints against them.

A senior political source admits that in the shadow of the growing tension with Turkey, the exchange of messages via Azerbaijan has recently decreased. At the same time, President Erdogan sends a threatening message to Greece, two days after it signed a huge arms deal with Israel, and claimed that it is arming islands near the Turkish coast: "Whoever interprets our restrained approach as weakness...

The President of Turkey sent a threatening message following the agreement to purchase an Israeli air defense system for Greece: "What is required of us? To do what is necessary."

Eight occupied apartments are located under a 50-meter stretch of road in Turkey. Residents claim they have lived there for years without issues, but disagree on whether cars are driving over their homes or on a sidewalk.

The "Achilles Shield" deal, revealed earlier this week, is making waves in Greek politics, and Health Minister Georgiadis defended it in parliament, arguing that the alliance with Israel protects against the "Turkish threat". Dr. Neta Bar explains that from the center-right to the far-right there is broad support for the agreement, while the Greek left is united mainly by hostility toward Israel...

The documentary film 'The Decoy Plane', which will air on Friday, reconstructs how the president was smuggled from a catering truck to a small military plane, while 13 journalists and senior administration officials - including Rubio and Bessent - took off in a decoy plane without knowing. Photographer Alex Brandon says in the trailer: 'I've been photographing presidents for 40 years and I've...

Israel and Greece have signed the largest defense export agreement in the history of relations between the countries, worth more than 10 billion shekels, for the establishment of a multi-layered air defense system. The Turkish media did not hide their anxiety: "The alliance of evil does not stop."

Search efforts for the missing in the ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus continue around the clock. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, with 20 people still missing. Turkey has dispatched a naval search and rescue vessel to the scene to assist in locating the missing and recovering the ferry's black box.

The Turkish government has granted unprecedented permission for excavation and research on a mysterious structure near Mount Ararat, as initial findings reveal an exact match to the biblical description and deep cavities in the ground.

Turku Avci spoke out in defense of Israel after October 7 and was accused of "insulting President Erdogan." Now she cannot return to her homeland or communicate with her family, and is requesting legal status in Israel: "I have nowhere else to go."

The Turkish ambassador to Syria has added the title of "Special Representative of the Foreign Minister for Syrian Affairs" to his social media profiles. According to Arab media, this indicates an expansion of his role beyond standard diplomatic representation to include political, security, and military oversight.

The foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of staff of the three countries will participate tomorrow in Istanbul in the first meeting of the committee established under the "Mecca Agreement". On the agenda: joint exercises, improving coordination between the armies, and joint development of weaponry. The agreement stipulates that an attack against one of the countries will be considered an...

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

Turkey has signed a $2.4 million contract with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which is close to President Donald Trump. The goal: to promote its return to the F-35 aircraft program, from which it was expelled following the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems. Ankara is now considering selling the systems to a third country to remove the obstacle to the deal.

After a long period of delays, the interconnector project to connect Israel's electricity grid to Cyprus and Greece — and from there to Europe — has received the support of the USA and France. It is still unclear how Turkey, which opposes the move, will react, and it seems that Greece, which has avoided confrontation until now, will no longer remain silent.

The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

The Turkish Competition Authority has opened an investigation into the pharmaceutical company Teva on suspicion of taking steps to limit competition in the generic drug market, including through the strategic use of patent procedures and the presentation of allegedly misleading information to health authorities. The company stated: "This is a process concerning the Copaxone drug from the past, and...

Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish weapons ship off the coast of Africa. The ship carried military equipment, UAVs, and satellite gear intended for Turkish forces in the region. Somali pirates have significantly expanded their operations in the area in recent months, acting with a high level of training and coordination.