Two Reuters reporters said the tremors were strong and lasting, damaging buildings and leaving dust in the night air in central Antakya city, where it was centred. It was also felt in Egypt and Lebanon, Reuters reporters said.

Pakistan dispatches winterized tents to Türkiye, meanwhile, schools across the South-Asian country are collecting funds for earthquake victims.

The defence ministers of Russia, Turkey and Syria met in Moscow on Wednesday, the first such talks since a war broke out in Syria, the Russian defence ministry said.

We will progress our ties in a steady manner and maintain open dialogue,’ says Israeli defense minister, fresh from visit to Türkiye

Washington’s decision to lift restrictions on the Greek Cypriot administration and open the door to arms sales does not signal a change in the US position on a possible settlement on the divided island

The European Union's border agency has been covering up illegal pushbacks of migrants by the Greek Coast Guard into Turkish territorial waters, a report...

"This decision, which constitutes a grave violation of the established principles of international law, cannot be accepted," the ministry said.

Extension of grain export mechanism common interest, efforts continue on Russian grain export, Erdogan tells Putin in phone talk

Murderers who shed blood of our citizens are embraced in almost every country in Europe, particularly in Greece's Lavrion camp, says Erdogan

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a month after the countries announced the restoration of diplomatic ties following years of tensions.

Erdogan did not provide full details about the swap, calling the people being exchanged "hostages" and not saying how many there were from each side.

Analysts believe the deal will ensure that Russia will continue to supply Turkey with gas through the TurkStream pipeline running under the Black Sea.