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Turkey’s Aselsan to ramp up delivery of ‘Steel Dome’ parts in 2026

Turkey and Saudi Arabia set to scrap some visa requirements, source says

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud meets with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 27, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud meets with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 27, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Death toll from Turkey school shooting rises to 10

Flowers are hung on the fence of a school where a shooting took place yesterday, in the south-eastern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on April 16.
Flowers are hung on the fence of a school where a shooting took place yesterday, in the south-eastern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on April 16.

Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

Turkish police and protestors scuffle during a May Day rally, marking international Workers' Day, in Besiktas, a district of Istanbul, on May 1.
Turkish police and protestors scuffle during a May Day rally, marking international Workers' Day, in Besiktas, a district of Istanbul, on May 1.

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest dozens at May Day rallies

On May 1, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.
On May 1, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.

Pro-Kurdish party criticises Turkey's 'hesitant' steps toward PKK peace

Tulay Hatimogullari, co-chair of pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), addresses their supporters during a rally in Istanbul, Turkey, February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
Tulay Hatimogullari, co-chair of pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), addresses their supporters during a rally in Istanbul, Turkey, February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 24, 2026. REUTERS
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 24, 2026. REUTERS

Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027

Formula One F1 - Turkey to announce return of Istanbul to racing circuit - Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey - April 24, 2026 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak and Turkey's Automobile Sports Federation President Eren Uclertopragi during the event REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Formula One F1 - Turkey to announce return of Istanbul to racing circuit - Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey - April 24, 2026 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak and Turkey's Automobile Sports Federation President Eren Uclertopragi during the event REUTERS/Murad Sezer

McLaren will have ‘completely new’ car for Miami Grand Prix

McLaren's Lando Norris on a pit stop during the Japanese Grand Prix in March 2026.
McLaren's Lando Norris on a pit stop during the Japanese Grand Prix in March 2026.

Turkey votes to ban social media for under-15s

Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems.
Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.