Saturday, July 4, 2026

Türkiye

September 13, 2022

Türkiye detains 794 undocumented migrants, seven traffickers

Law enforcement forces responsible for combating human smuggling have carried out more than 30 operations in Izmir since August 30.

Migrants in Türkiye
August 25, 2022

Russia fighting ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine, UN secretary-general tells Security Council

“The people of Ukraine and beyond need peace, and they need peace now. Peace in line with the UN Charter. Peace in line with international law,” said Mr Guterres.

Vladimir Putin/Antonio Guterres/Zelensky
August 4, 2022

Ukraine: Black Sea grain shipment success raises hope

In addition to shipping millions of tonnes of food from Ukraine, the initiative also envisages the export of fertiliser needed by the world’s farmers.

Grain used to illustrate the story
July 19, 2022

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei warns military action in North Syria will benefit terrorists

Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei said military actions in northern Syria would harm Türkiye, Syria, and the entire region.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
June 9, 2022

Türkiye, Venezuela announce plans for closer ties

Türkiye and Venezuela have signalled their intention to forge closer partnership as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Nicolás Maduro signed several agreements in Ankara.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Nicolás Maduro signed several agreements in Ankara
June 2, 2022

UN agrees to change Turkey’s official name to Türkiye

The move is seen as Ankara’s push to rebrand the nation and dissociate its name from the popular American Thanksgiving dinner bird, turkey, and other unfavourable connotations.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Credit: BBC)