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Turkey says it downs uncontrolled drone that approached from Black Sea

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Turkish cargo vessel in Black Sea

The attacked vessel, called the Viva, had 11 ‍Turkish citizens on board.
The attacked vessel, called the Viva, had 11 ‍Turkish citizens on board.

Ukraine peace ‘not far away’, says Erdogan after meeting with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attend a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan December 12, 2025. Sputnik/Kristina Kormilitsyna/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attend a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan December 12, 2025. Sputnik/Kristina Kormilitsyna/Pool via REUTERS

Russia attacks two Ukraine ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels

Sources identified ‌the vessel to Reuters as the ​Cenk T and said its owner was Turkish.
Sources identified ‌the vessel to Reuters as the ​Cenk T and said its owner was Turkish.

Turkey says no change in Russian S-400s amid U.S. talks on F-35s

Spectators watch Russia's S-400 air defence system units driving along a road after a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Yulia Morozova
Spectators watch Russia's S-400 air defence system units driving along a road after a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Yulia Morozova

Turkey’s largest city is threatened by a lurking seismic catastrophe

A view of Istanbul's business and financial districts from the Bosphorus Bridge.
A view of Istanbul's business and financial districts from the Bosphorus Bridge.

Turkey in talks to rejoin US F-35 fighter jet programme, envoy says

An F-35 jet performs performs at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
An F-35 jet performs performs at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Turkey jails top-tier players pending trial in gambling probe

Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Union Saint-Gilloise v Fenerbahce - Lotto Park, Anderlecht, Belgium - March 7, 2024 Fenerbahce's Mert Hakan Yandas celebrates after Dusan Tadic scores their third goal REUTERS/Yves Herman
Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Union Saint-Gilloise v Fenerbahce - Lotto Park, Anderlecht, Belgium - March 7, 2024 Fenerbahce's Mert Hakan Yandas celebrates after Dusan Tadic scores their third goal REUTERS/Yves Herman

Gaza governance must precede Hamas disarmament in ceasefire deal, says Turkish minister

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force needed to be in place to allow Hamas to disarm.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force needed to be in place to allow Hamas to disarm.

Seven dead, 11 hurt in southern Turkey bus crash

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.