Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets
President Trump is expected to announce at this week's NATO summit in Ankara that he is ready to restore Turkey's access to F-35 fighter jets, reversing a ban he imposed over fears Russia could exploit Turkey's involvement to gather stealth technology data.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara
NATO leaders including President Trump are meeting in Ankara for a summit focused on defence spending targets and military support for Ukraine. The outcome, especially on Ukraine's security path and burden-sharing commitments, will signal how unified the alliance is heading into the second half of 2026.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
Turkish Environment Minister Murat Kurum confirmed COP31 will be held in November under Turkey's presidency, with climate financing as the top priority. The summit will focus on implementing existing commitments rather than generating new pledges, a test of whether prior COP decisions translate into real capital flows.
4mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub as the Iran conflict generates economic fallout across Gulf economies. The pitch targets investors reassessing exposure to Gulf financial centers amid elevated geopolitical risk. A sustained capital shift would pressure Dubai, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi as
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Nine killed, 13 wounded after school shooting in Turkiye’s second school shooting in 2 days
An eighth-grade student killed nine people and wounded 13 at a school in Turkey's Kahramanmaras province on Wednesday, one day after a separate shooting at a Sanliurfa school wounded 16. The attacker used five guns and seven magazines believed taken from his father, a former police officer, before dying during the inci
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Four killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
A shooting at a school in Turkey's Kahramanmaras province killed three students and one teacher, the local governor confirmed. The attack is Turkey's second school shooting in two consecutive days, intensifying pressure on authorities over school security. No motive or suspect details have been confirmed.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Four dead after Turkey's second school shooting in two days
A student killed at least four people and wounded 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor confirmed. The attack is Turkey's second school shooting in two consecutive days, putting acute pressure on authorities over school security and firearms access among minors.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
A shooter killed eight students and one teacher at a Turkish school, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci confirmed. The attack is the second fatal school shooting in Turkey in two days, intensifying pressure on authorities to respond with emergency security measures.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs