Iran envoy discusses bilateral ties between Tehran and Ankara, emphasizes peaceful nuclear rights

TEHRAN – In a diplomatic visit to Ankara on Friday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, held high-level meetings with Turkish officials to reaffirm the importance of...

Abdeen Palace Hosts Turkish Wedding Festival for Gaza Relief

Sat 16 Aug 2025 | 05:41 PM Preparations are underway in Cairo for a major cultural and charitable event showcasing traditional Turkish wedding heritage at the historic Abdeen Palace. The exhibition and performance, organized by the Turkish...

72 Commercial Voyages Between Turkish, Egyptian, and Occupied Ports During Second Week of August

72 Commercial Voyages Between Turkish, Egyptian, and Occupied Ports During Second Week of August Sana’a - SABA: While Yemen continues to enforce its naval blockade against the Zionist enemy as part of its stance in support of its brothers in Gaza,...

Dad dies off coast of Turkey after boarding boat trip on holiday

A 47-year-old dad from Scotland has died after embarking on a boat trip off the coast of Turnuc, near the popular Turkish tourist resort of Mamaris. John Nelson, from Arbroath, near Dundee, was on holiday with his son Josh and his girlfriend...

Al Dhaid Team continues intensive training in Turkey camp

Strategic sports vision Through this camp, the club is implementing the steps of its sporting strategy, which focuses on sustainability in performance and results. This approach strengthens Al Dhaid’s position as one of the ambitious teams on the...

Dad, 47, dies in boating accident while on Turkey holiday with son and girlfriend

A 47-year-old father from Scotland tragically lost his life in a boating accident while vacationing with his family in Turkey. John Nelson, hailing from Arbroath, near Dundee, was on a holiday trip with his son Josh and girlfriend Sharon Stuart...

British dad found dead in water during Turkey holiday boat trip with his son

A Brit family's holiday ended in tragedy after a loving dad was found dead in water while on a boat trip near Marmaris in Turkey. John Nelson, from Arbroath in Scotland, was on vacation with his son Josh and Josh's girlfriend Sharon Stuart, when...

Turkish businessman hit with probation, fines for funneling illegal cash to Mayor Adams’ campaign

Brooklyn construction company executive Erden Arkan was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay more than $27,000 in fines Friday after pleading guilty to pumping illegal straw donations into Mayor Adams’ 2021 campaign coffers as...

Turkey-donated vessel commissioned, handed over to MNDF

The vessel donated by the Turkish government to enhance the capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has officially been handed over and commissioned to the Maldivian military on Friday night. The ceremony for handing over and...

Turkish president talks with NATO chief on Ukraine, upcoming Trump-Putin summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at his request, the Turkish Communications Directorate said on Thursday. The leaders discussed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, as...

Dad dies on family holiday in Turkey as police probe launched

John Paul Clark, Gary Porter and John-Paul Clark 15:24, 16 Aug 2025 A dad has drowned in Turkey while on holiday with his family. John Nelson, 47, tragically died on July 31 after being found motionless off the coast near Marmaris. He was on...

Forget the mountain lion: This wild turkey is the real star in Rochester’s 19th Ward 

As a viral video of what appeared to be a large wild cat roaming city streets circulated social media in July, the possibility of a mountain lion in Rochester became a spectacle to local residents. Whether a mountain lion lives among us or not,...

British MP Afzal Khan Resigns as Trade Envoy to Turkey After Backlash Over Visit to Northern Cyprus

British MP Afzal Khan has resigned as trade envoy to Turkey following criticism over his visit to the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus last week. The territory is not recognised by the British government, with Turkish troops...

Turkey Plastic Pollution Treaty

Turkish police detain 44 in corruption sweep

New arrests tighten pressure on Istanbul’s opposition city hall. ISTANBUL, Aug 15 – Turkish police on Friday detained 44 people in a new corruption investigation targeting the opposition-run Istanbul municipality, prosecutors said. One of the...

Turkish doctors urge release of Gezi trial defendant over serious health risks

Turkey’s leading medical association has urged authorities to release Ayşe Barım, a well-known manager of Turkish television stars facing trial on charges of attempting to overthrow the government during the 2013 Gezi Park protests, citing...

Turkish soldiers' remains from Korean War returned to authorities

SEOUL The remains of four Turkish soldiers who were killed during the Korean War of 1950-1953 have been returned to Turkish authorities years after their discovery, Türkiye’s ambassador to South Korea has announced. Under a 2011 deal between the...

Turkish lawyer in high-profile cases arrested on bribery charges

Rezan Epözdemir, a Turkish lawyer known for representing clients in several high-profile murder and fraud cases, has been arrested on charges of “acting as an intermediary in bribery,” Turkish Minute reported Thursday. Epözdemir, 41, was taken...

Turkish businessman hit with probation, fines for funneling illegal cash to NYC Mayor Adams’ campaign

NEW YORK — Brooklyn construction company executive Erden Arkan was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay more than $27,000 in fines Friday after pleading guilty to pumping illegal straw donations into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021...

Turkey: 40 Arrested in Crackdown on Opposition

Istanbul – SABA Turkish police arrested 40 people Friday, including İnan Günay, mayor of the Beyoğlu district in central Istanbul, in what authorities described as a corruption investigation. Günay, a member of the opposition Republican People’s...