Turkey’s indigenous 5th-generation fighter, the Kaan, has secured its first major export win with a $10 billion deal for 48 jets to Indonesia. -The Pivot: After being expelled from the U.S. F-35 program,
Turkey’s CDS fall to pre-2018 crisis levels
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey’s five-year credit default swaps (CDS) on December 2 dropped to the 233-level, the lowest figure observed since May 2018, Bloomberg reported. Soon after May 2018, …
Turkish-Syrian Business Forum concludes in Istanbul with strong participation
The Turkish-Syrian Business Forum wrapped up Monday at Helal Expo 2025 in Istanbul, with representatives from Turkey’s Ministry of …
Turkey defies the West — signs multi-billion dollar gas pact with sanction-hit Iran, rewiring regional power politics
Iran and Turkey have taken a major step to boost their strategic and economic partnership. The two countries have agreed to expand long-term gas exports from Iran to Turkey, despite strict sanctions …
Iran and Turkey agree to build key trade rail link along ancient Silk Road
Iranian FM says line will be strategic gateway between Asia and Europe; $1.6 billion project for 200 kilometers of track will take 3-4 years to complete
Pope Leo brings message of peace to Lebanon after leaving Turkey
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the …
Pope wraps up Turkey visit and heads to Beirut to try to give Lebanese hope after years of crises
Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon. Leo had two key appointments in Istanbul on Sunday before flying to Beirut: a prayer at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and …
Pope Leo XIV gets warm welcome from Turkey’s Catholics on first foreign trip
The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he arrived in Ankara, welcomed on the tarmac by a military guard of honor and at the presidential palace by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Pope Leo joins Eastern and Western patriarchs in Turkey to pray for Christian unity
Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey’s ancient Nicaea site where Christian leaders pray for unity, commemorating the 1,700-year anniversary of the historic council.
Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey’s coast, rescues underway
Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey’s Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations were launched for those on board, …