Turkey has joined Spain, Italy and Greece in monitoring the flotilla, which was sailing east across the Mediterranean Sea on Monday despite warnings from Israel to stop the mission.
World leaders at the UN, led by France, moved to recognize a Palestinian state in a landmark diplomatic shift, but Israel responded by advancing a contentious settlement plan that could derail peace efforts. The developments highlight deepening international divides as the Gaza war intensifies
Two wildfires that began overnight near the western Turkish resort of Izmir were raging out of control on Thursday, fuelled by high winds, officials said.
Clashes erupted in Istanbul Monday with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to break up an angry mob after allegations that a satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, an AFP correspondent said.
With growing influence after its recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian separatists in 2023, Azerbaijan is using its close ties with Israel and Turkey to defuse tensions between the regional foes in Syria.
Indian YouTuber Malik SD Khan, known as Malik Swashbuckler, has reportedly been detained in Turkey after videos surfaced showing him making offensive remarks about Turkish women.
Indians are cancelling holidays in popular resorts in Turkey and Azerbaijan after the countries supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, two booking firms said.
The landing of Turkish military planes in Pakistan signals deepening defense ties between the two nations. This move, alongside China’s support, points to a new strategic bloc challenging India’s regional dominance.
