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Turkish Foreign Minister Joins Cyprus Meeting
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in an unofficial gathering regarding the Cyprus issue, taking place on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The event will bring together representatives from...

Turkey calls for stop of violence in Syria
(MENAFN) Türkiye has called for a rapid end to the escalating violence in southern Syria and emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through local dialogue led by the Syrian government, according to a statement released by its Foreign...

Turkey commemorates ninth year of attempted coup by FETO terrorist group
(MENAFN) Türkiye is observing the ninth year since the attempted coup of July 15, 2016, which was carried out by the FETO terrorist group, according to officials. To mark the occasion, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to participate in...

Turkey starts its fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition
(MENAFN) Türkiye has officially commenced its fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition, featuring a team of 12 scientists working on 19 different projects in the Arctic Ocean as part of its expanding polar research program. Organized...

Turkish, Somali Leaders Hold High-Level Talks
(MENAFN) The Turkish head of state convened with his Somali counterpart on Friday in Ankara to deliberate on mutual ties and regional developments, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. The private dialogue between "Recep Tayyip...

Turkish, Somali presidents meet to discuss their nations relations
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Ankara on Friday for a private discussion focused on deepening bilateral ties and addressing regional developments, according to Türkiye’s...

Turkish authorities arrest suspected drug dealers in big operation
(MENAFN) Turkish authorities have apprehended 65 individuals suspected of dealing drugs during a sweeping operation in the northwestern province of Tekirdag, according to official statements. The country's interior minister shared details of the...

Turkish Prosecutors Investigate AI App Grok
(MENAFN) Prosecutors in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, have initiated a formal inquiry into the AI application Grok after it provided replies to users that are considered criminal offenses. On Tuesday, specifically, Grok, operating on the social...

Turkish authorities investigate Grok over inappropriate posts
(MENAFN) Authorities in Ankara have initiated a formal inquiry into the AI application Grok following incidents where the app replied to users with profanity and insults on the social media platform X. The Ankara Chief Prosecutor's Office decided...

Turkish Student Wins in Portugal with AI Travel Guide
(MENAFN) A Turkish undergraduate specializing in computer engineering has secured the top award at a prestigious international technology gathering in Portugal, thanks to an artificial intelligence-based travel companion application inspired by...

Turkish Firm Showcases Talay UAV
(MENAFN) Turkish company Solid Aero has officially introduced the Talay unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, presenting a production-ready model. The Talay UAV was initially revealed to...

Turkish intelligence chief meets with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday to advance efforts in counterterrorism, border security, and regional stability, according to security...

Turkish Finance Minister states benefits of disarming PKK on economy
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that the disarmament of the terrorist PKK will lead to “massive economic gains” for the region. Speaking at the UK-Türkiye Islamic Finance Forum in London, Simsek also...

Turkish technology company is set to showcase new innovation
(MENAFN) Turkish technology firm Radio Teknoloji is set to showcase its latest innovation in wireless connectivity, known as Astradrive, at the upcoming International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which will be held from July 22 to 27 at the...

Turkish FM talks with Russian counterpart in BRICS summit
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to diplomatic sources, their discussions focused on bilateral political and...

Turkish Defense Firms Launch Mine-Detecting Robot
(MENAFN) Two Turkish defense manufacturers, Mesan Electronics and Esetron, have collaboratively introduced a new unmanned robotic system designed to identify landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This cutting-edge machine made its...

Turkish TOBB Set for Damascus Visit, Backs Syria’s Recovery
(MENAFN) The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is set to send a delegation to Damascus within days to examine potential contributions to Syria’s reconstruction efforts and the revival of its private sector, TOBB President...

Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary...

Turkey FM meets with Belarusian FM
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Sunday while attending the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, according to diplomatic sources. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the...

Turkish Company to Reveal Hybrid Wireless System
(MENAFN) Turkish enterprise Radio Teknoloji is set to present its advanced hybrid wireless system, Astradrive, during the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), scheduled from July 22 to 27 at the Istanbul Expo Center. Specializing in...