JANUARY
Thousands march for Gaza, against terrorism in Istanbul
Planes collide in Tokyo, passengers and crew escape blazing fire
56 criminals wanted by Interpol arrested in major op
China, US hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea
North Korea fires artillery shells near South Korean islands: Seoul
US top diplomat arrives in Istanbul to discuss Gaza war
Hezbollah, Israel trade cross-border fire as Blinken holds talks on Mideast
First US lunar lander in five decades blasts off on private mission
West’s silence on Gaza massacre poses risks to world security: Fidan
Blinken meets Palestinian leader as Israel bombs Gaza
Israel faces ‘genocide’ charge at UN top court
Erdǒgan accuses US, UK of ‘seeking bloodbath’ in Red Sea
Nine Turkish soldiers killed in attack on Iraq base
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 64 PKK terrorists in retaliatory ops
UN wants $4.2 billion for Ukraine aid in 2024
Blinken promises Zelensky US will sustain support for Ukraine
Pakistan says Iran launched deadly airs strike on its territory, killing two children
Türkiye urges Iran, Pakistan to show restrain amid military escalation
First Turkish astronaut begins his journey to International Space Station
Europe to step up ammunition production amid Ukraine warnings
‘Cocktail virus’ surge raises concerns for mask supply crunch
EU pushes Israel on two-state solution after war in Gaza
Fidan, Lavrov discuss Gaza, Ukraine war in New York
Health minister reassures Disease X only theoretical threat
Biden urges Congress to approve F-16 sales to Türkiye
Türkiye expects US to move on F-16 sale: Erdǒgan
Washington approves sale of F-16 warplanes to Türkiye
Biden administration notifies Congress of F-16 sale to Türkiye
FM urges int’l action to avert hunger, disease in Gaza
US diplomat affirms immediate start of Türkiye ‘s F-16 upgrade
Biden says he’s decided response to Jordan attack
FEBRUARY
US F-16 sale to Türkiye not subject to any conditions: Source
Turkish police nab 7 over selling intel to Mossad
Erdǒgan set to host Putin, meet Egypt’s el-Sissi, Reports say
Economic policy to continue as Central Bank’s new head takes helm: Top officials
FM says Israel ‘seeks more land not security
Russia, China accused US of stoking Mideast tensions
Blinken meets Israeli PM for talks on Gaza truce plan
Türkiye ‘expects no hurdles’ in F-16 approval despite objection
Türkiye , Somalia sign defense cooperation deal
Erdǒgan vows struggle until independent Palestinian state
Iran marks 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution as tensions grip the wider Middle East
Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel
Trump defiant after backlash over NATO remarks
Ankara sees cautious optimism in ties with US after F-16 deal
Cargo ship sinks in Maramara Sea with 6 crew members
Satellite photos show Egypt building wall near Gaza: Report
Türkiye joins Germany-led defense shield project
Türkiye celebrates 72nd year in NATO
Türkiye Russia’s most reliable gas partner: Putin
Turkish FM to attend G20 meeting in Brazil
Türkiye ‘s fifth-generation fighter jet performs maiden flight
Erdǒgan lauds domestic weapons in fight against terrorism
Islamophobia soared in UK with Gaza war: Monitor
Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary
Erdǒgan says Türkiye ‘transitioning to global power’
Erdǒgan vows to prepare Istanbul for earthquakes
Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Zelensky to rally for support, weapons at Balkan security meet
Türkiye receives F-16 draft offer from US in $23 bln deal
MARCH
Erdǒgan says global system ‘failed’ in face of crises
Türkiye , US to hold strategic talks in Washington: Fidan
Gaza ‘powder keg’ could spark wider war: UN rights chief
Turkish intel, police nab 7 over spying for Mossad
Türkiye will urge US to stop its support to YPG
Ankara condemns Israeli plans for 3,500 settler homes
FM urges US to cut ties with PKK during Washington visit
Türkiye ready to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit, Erdǒgan says
Türkiye , US resume stalled counterterrorism talks
Kiev slams Pope’s ‘white flag’ call, vows no surrender to Russia
Erdǒgan accuses the West of ‘legitimizing Israel’s actions’ in Gaza
Putin boasts Russia nuclear arsenal better than in US
Türkiye ‘focuses on domestic KAAN jet’ amid F-35 uncertainty
Migrant boat sinks off Canakkale, killing a least 21 people
Blinken says US working to ‘bridge remaining gaps’ on Hamas-Israel deal
Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula
Competition watchdog issues injunction against Meta
US defence chief says Washington will not let Ukraine fail
Aselsan unveils Türkiye ‘s 1st domestic anti-submarine sonar
Erdǒgan says Türkiye ‘s economy ‘grew threefold’
Russia hits Ukraine with deadly barrage, Zelensky appeals for aid
Russia arrests concert hall gunmen as death toll rises to 93
UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid, calls for ceasefire
Boeing CEO to step down as safety concerns mount
Moscow attackers not radicalized in Türkiye : Security sources
Erdǒgan criticizes global inaction amid rising tensions
Erdǒgan accuses ‘global alliance’ of targeting Türkiye
UN event marks Int’l Day of Zero Waste
Israel approves new Gaza ceasefire talks amid pressure
Turkish forces nab 51 ISIL suspects over past 4 days
APRIL
Local polls see surge in number of women mayors
Aid group says Israeli strike kills 7 of its workers in Gaza, including foreigners
Erdǒgan vows to address concerns after AKP’s election setback
Erdǒgan vows to combat terrorism above politics
UN rights council demands halt of arms sales to Israel
Türkiye suspends Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in eastern Lebanon in retaliation
Turkish corvette sets sail for Japan in tribute to historic voyage
Türkiye imposes trade restrictions on Israel over Gaza war
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday
Turkish, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza
China urges US to play ‘constructive role’ in Middle East
China is boosting Russia’s war machine in Ukraine, US says
Iran says retaliation ‘concluded’, warns Israel not to respond
Middle East, world cannot ‘afford more war’: UN chief
Islamic world should increase efforts against Israel brutality: Erdǒgan
Erdǒgan reaffirms continued support for Palestine
Türkiye to deploy F-16s after renaming Incirlik base
G7 asks ‘all parties’ to prevent further Middle East escalation
Un says Gaza turned into ‘humanitarian hellscape’ as US vetoes Palestine membership
Iran, Israel appear to pull back from brink as US approves military aid
Türkiye , US discuss counterterrorism efforts amid YPG row
Türkiye to launch new effort for Gaza with UN
Türkiye considers bandwidth throttling against X
Türkiye seeks positive momentum in Eurofighter negotiations, sources say
Erdǒgan says Türkiye cuts economic ties with Israel
NATO needs Türkiye and its leadership: Dutch PM
Hezbollah says fires drones and guided missiles at Israel
Türkiye says it backs Rutte’s candidacy for NATO chief
Iraqui troops redeployed to Turkish border after decades
MAY
Israeli PM under pressure over feared ICC arrest warrant
Erdǒgan criticizes US response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ on US campus amid protests
Air pollution not COVID vaccine behind rising heart attacks: Study
US campus protesters on ‘right side of history,’ says Turkish students
Erdǒgan vows to hold Israel accountable for Gaza actions
FM warns of ‘more Gaza wars’ till two-state solution
Russia launches wide attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities
BOTAS signs LNG trade deal with ExxonMobil
Fidan holds talks with UAE president on Gaza
Erdǒgan sees political ‘softening’ as chance for new constitution
Turkish, Greek leaders to meet to bolster ties
US says Rafah offensive would not eliminate Hamas as death toll tops 35,000
Turkmen gas to be transported to Europe via Türkiye : Minister
In major change, Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
Xi, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world
First aid enters via US-built pier as strikes continue in Gaza
Intel academy aims for creating intelligence community in Türkiye
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
Türkiye , China sign cooperation deal on energy transition
China holds war games around Taiwan, vows flowing blood
EU staff voices concern over union’s Gaza response
Pandemic agreement talks end without a deal
Erdǒgan pledges ‘permanent decrease’ in inflation
Spain pledges 1 bln euros in military aid to Kiev as Zelensky visits
Belgium commits to deliver 40 F-16 jets to Ukraine by 2028
Erdǒgan accuses UN, US, Europe of complicity in Gaza attacks
NATO meets as pressure grows to let Ukraine hit Russia
Guilty on all counts: Trump criminal conviction makes history
JUNE
NATO chief seeks ‘at least’ 40 bln euros a year in Ukraine aid
Zelensky accuses China of obstructing peace summit
UN forecasts La Nina could help lower temperatures this year
FM pledges cooperation with China for Gaza ceasefire
Slovenia latest European nation to recognize Palestinian state
US takes ‘significant step forward’ for F-16 sale to Türkiye : Envoy
Türkiye signs letter of offer for F-16 jets
UN adds Israel to blacklist of offenders that harm children
FM due in Russia to attend BRICS meeting
Armed conflicts in 2023 highest since end of WWII: study
Zelensky pleads for air defense help at Berlin aid summit
Türkiye -US partnership stronger than ever: Envoy
Türkiye signs deal with US to buy F-16 warplanes
G7 summit turns to simmering tension in China
Leaders head to Ukraine peace summit under shadow of Putin demands
Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha
Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet
Putin hails N Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit
Russia and North Korea mutual defense deal
Russia, Vietnam vow to strengthen ties as Putin visits
Erdǒgan set to meet Putin, Biden in back-to-back summits
German intel identifies PKK as major threat to country
Gunmen kill at least 19 in terror attacks on Dagestan churches, synagogues
Türkiye warns of global war if regional conflicts endure
Türkiye contratulates Rutte as new NATO chief
Israel threatens to send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’
Russia says US drone flights over Black Sea risk direct clash
US aid pier removed due to high seas as Israeli strikes rock north Gaza
US and Europe warn Lebanon’s Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel
JULY
Erdǒgan condemns xenophobia after alleged child abuse
Joint force begins demining ops in Black Sea
Erdǒgan to meet Putin at Central Asian summit
Prosecutors seeks prison terms in Mossad trial, 18 released
New UK PM Starmer promises Labour will ‘rebuild Britain’
Calling for better ties with West, Iran reformist wins presidency
FM urges Turkic states to adopt common alphabet
Erdǒgan to attend three-day NATO summit in Washington
Chinese BYD to build $1 bln factory in Türkiye , SWM could be next
Erdǒgan holds bilateral talks at NATO summit in US
Erdǒgan warns against NATO-Russia conflict
NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
Musk’s X misleads users with blue checks, EU charges
Trump injured in assassination attempt
Heated rhetoric as Republicans blame Biden for Trump shooting
Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Erdǒgan: Türkiye cannot be ‘squeezed’ into West, East blocs
Zelensky rejects attempts to cut deals with Russia after Orban visit
Global technology outage disrupts flights, banks and hospitals around the world
Defiant Biden vows to stay despite growing revolt
Erdǒgan reaffirms two-state solution for Cyprus
Democrats race to name new 2024 candidate after Biden’s exit
Hamas announces ‘national unity’ deal with Palestinian rivals
Kamala Harris attacks Trump in electrifying rally
Biden says time to pass torch to ‘younger voices’
Erdǒgan calls Netanyahu the ‘Hitler of our time.’
Türkiye decries Israel’s recent attacks on journalists
Erdǒgan demands apology as abbas skips Türkiye visit
Türkiye says ‘genocidal’ Netanyahu will face same end as Hitler
Israeli soldiers detained for abusing Gazan detainee at notorious prison
Russia begins 3rd nuclear drills as Ukraine repels largest barrage in months
AUGUST
Türkiye coordinates historic prisoner exchanged between US, Russia
International community hails historic prisoner swap in Türkiye
Turkish officials blast Israeli attempts to ‘denigrate’ Erdǒgan
Turkish FM visits Egypt amid thaw in relations
World markets treble, stocks tank over US recession fears
US judge rules Google is monopoly in key anti-trust case
Türkiye submits file to join genocide case against Israel
Türkiye bans game platform Roblox over child abuse concerns
FM urges global participation in genocide case against Israel
Passenger plane crash in Brazil kills all 61 on board
Türkiye restores access to Instagram after agreement on demands
Turkish top diplomats meets Ethiopian, Somali counterparts
Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat
UNSC denounces Israeli strike on Gaza school, blames US for weapons supply
Türkiye reports no cases of mpox, no plans to impose restrictions
Parliamentary session on jailed ex-MP erupts in violence
Hamas rejects ‘new’ Gaza truce conditions as Biden says deal closer than ever
Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push as Hamas rejects US ‘diktats’
Ukraine says struck second key bridge in Russia’s Kursky region
Hamas says Biden remarks ‘green light’ for Israel to continue war
Fidan, Blinken discuss Gaza truce efforts on phone
Putin says Ukraine tried to attack Kursk nuclear plant
Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit
Robert F Kennedy Jr. Suspends fringe White House Bid, endorses Trump
Hazbollah retaliates with rocket barrage after Israeli strikes
Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid largest in weeks
Zuckerberg says US pressure on COVID-19 posts was ‘wrong’
Türkiye warns of Israeli ministers ‘extremely dangerous’ attempt to alter Jerusalem’s status
Turkish, Greek top diplomats meet in Brussels
Harris says in first interview US ready to turn page on Trump
NATO chief backs Ukraine offensive in Russia’s Kursk
SEPTEMBER
Russia thwarts ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack
Israeli workers strike over hostages as pressure mounts for Gaza deal
Hamas urges US not to end ceasefire efforts
Time for a Gaza truce deal, says US
Putin says Russia ready for talks with Ukraine
Zelensky meets top military leaders in Germany
Turkish American activist’s family seeks US probe after West Bank killing
Mounting calls for probe over killing of Turkish-American activist
UN rights chief warns world risks ‘dystopian future’
Blinken says Israeli killing of US-Turkish activist ‘unprovoked and unjustified’
‘There must be full accountability’: Biden ‘outraged’ by killing of Turkish American activist
Türkiye condemns US-Greek Cyprus defense deal
Biden, Starmer to discuss long-range arms for Ukraine amid Putin’s war threat
Biden, Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision
Russia, Ukraine swap 206 POWs in UAE-brokered deal
Trump targeted in second apparent assassination attempt
Iranian president to visit Türkiye ‘soon,’ hailing ties
Ankara reiterates its objection to US-YPG partnership in N Syria
US Fed makes first rate cut for four years
EU plans to loan Ukraine 35 bln euros backed by Russian assets
Erdǒgan heads to New York to address UN General Assembly
Zelensky to press US on missile strikes inside Russia
Erdǒgan vows consistent US-Türkiye Relations regardless of election outcome
Erdǒgan says not only kids but also UN system dying in Gaza
Erdǒgan vows to revive grain deal amid UN talks with Zelensky
Kremlin: New nuclear doctrine is ‘warning’ to West
Turkish, US top diplomats meet in New York
Zelensky, Trump hold high-stakes exchange
Hamas says its leader is Lebanon killed in air strike
OCTOBER
Fast-track US visa program launched for Turkish businesses
Israel’s next target will beTürkiye, Erdǒgan says
Israel declares UN chief ‘personal non grata’
Israel says strikes Hezbollah intel HQ in Beirut
EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
Bidne says ‘not confident’ of peaceful US election
Erdǒgan urges Muslim nations to sanction Israel
Erdǒgan accuses Israel of genocide on Gaza war anniversary
Germany approves major arms exports to Türkiye : Report
Türkiye restricts Discord access over child safety concerns, crime issues
Obama blasts ‘crazy’ Trump in first rally for Harris
Israel’s fire on peacekeepers sparks global condemnation, outcry
Zelensky hopes for war’s end by 2025
US deploys anti-ballistic system to Israel
Israel distances itself from US, says to hit back at Iran based on ‘national interest’
Israel must be stopped, says Erdǒgan
US threatens to block Israel aid without Gaza improvements
Israel strikes Syria, US pounds Houthis in Yemen
US, Germany, UK, France vow no let-up in support for Ukraine
Drone launched toward Netanyahu residence in central Israel
Türkiye eyes defense co-op with Germany: Erdǒgan
Türkiye , Ukraine vow stronger ties amid regional war
Escalating war costs Israel $133 mln daily, straining economy
Terror attack on Turkish aerospace facility kills 5
Erdǒgan holds security summit after Ankara terror attack
Israeli military launches strikes on military targets in Iran, officials say
Iran says two dead in Israeli strikes on military targets
Trump’s New York rally attacks Harris, draws criticism
Erdǒgan says Türkiye to boost defense industry, continue anti-terror operations
Türkiye positions itself as ‘important commercial hub’ for US firms
US voices concern on ‘horrifying’ Israeli strike in Gaza
NOVEMBER
Turkish Cyprus slams US-Greek Cypriot talks, reaffirms rights in Mediterranean
Russian FM says Türkiye can contribute to BRICS goals
Harris, Trump clash over ‘violent rhetoric’
Syria’s Assad not ready for normalization with Türkiye : FM
Trustees appointed in southeast as three mayors dismissed over terror charges
Trump says ‘made history’ with US presidential election
Israel strikes Lebanon after discussing ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump
Erdǒgan hails model partnership with US after Trump victory
US announces charges in alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump
Trump speaks to Putin, warns against escalating in Ukraine
Fidan says Türkiye ready to build on ties with US
Turkish, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Lebanon
Guler: Trump may withdraw US troops from Syria
Trump tro enter second term with almost unchecked power
Report: Witness Said She Saw Gaetz Have Sex With Minor
Zelensky slams Scholz after first call with Putin in two years
Xi tells Biden support for Taiwan a ‘red line’ in ties
Biden ‘fueling’ tensions by allowing missile strikes: Kremlin
Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000 day of war
Erdǒgan warns of ‘new, bigger war’ after US missile decision
Türkiye welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu as world leaders split over decision
More countries vow to arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant
Putin vows more tests of nuke-capable missile fired at Ukraine
Türkiye believes US will review its ties with YPG in N Syria
UN chief slams landmine threat days after US decision to supply Ukraine
US to push for ceasefire deal in Gaza alongside Türkiye , Egypt, Qatar
Hezbollah reaffirms readiness to confront Israeli aggression
Putin threatens Kiev with new hypersonic missile
Anti-regime armed groups reach Aleppo in rapid offensive
DECEMBER
Armament in Mideast, Asia-Pacific could bring world to ‘edge of cliff’: Fidan
Turkish, Saudi ministers discuss Syria as SNA gains ground in Tal Rifaat
Ukraine pushes for NATO for invite as Trump looms
South Korean president pressured to step down over marital law bid
Top executive shot dead outside New York hotel
Regime Withdraws as Syrian opposition captures key city of Hama
Syrian opposition leader says goal is to overthrow Assad regime
Rebels declare end of Assad rule in Syria
Trump says Zelensky is ready for ‘deal’ with Russia
Türkiye will not allow terrorists to exploit Syria situation, Fidan tells Blinken
US acknowledges Türkiye ‘s ‘legitimate counterterrorism threat’ in Syria
Türkiye , US to hold key talks on ‘new Syria’
Erdǒgan receives US Secretary of State Blinken
Kremlin praises Trump, pounds Ukraine in massive attack
Türkiye on eve of new era, Erdǒgan says after Assad’s fall
Fidan calls on Mideast countries to respect each other’s borders, sovereignty
Trump hails Türkiye as key player in post-Assad Syria
EU Commission chief highlights importance of Syrian reconstruction for EU
Russia detains suspect in general’s bomb blast killing
US lawmakers reject Republican bill to avert government shutdown
Türkiye secures US exemption for Gazprombank sanctions, minister says
Türkiye ‘condemns’ car attack at Christmas market in Germany
Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack
Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy
Israel bombs Yemen’s international airport
Ukraine says Russia ‘must be held responsible’ for Azerbaijan plane crash
Türkiye allows DEM party to meet jailed PKK leader Saturday
South Korea declares 177 passengers dead, 2 missing in plane crash
US Treasury says was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack