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International · 2026-10-23
Canada and Turkey launch free trade negotiations during Carney's historic Turkey visitPrime Minister Mark Carney made the first official visit by a Canadian leader to Turkey, where Canada and Turkey launched negotiations for a free trade agreement. The move reflects Canada's strategy to diversify its economic partnerships as tensions with the United States escalate. The two countries aim to triple bilateral trade from its current level of $3 billion.
International · 2026-10-21
Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia establish defence cooperation frameworkFour regional powers—Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia—have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha to strengthen defence cooperation. The agreement covers joint weapons production, technology transfers and collaborative training programmes as the countries seek to diversify their security partnerships.
International · 2026-09-22
Gunman Wounds 11 People Near Vocational High School in Western TurkeyA gunman opened fire near a vocational high school in Turgutlu, Manisa province, on Tuesday, wounding at least 11 people, two critically. The suspect, reported to be a student at the school, was arrested along with family members. Prosecutors are investigating possible bullying as a motive.
International · 2026-10-22
Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia deepen defence partnership with Badr agreementFour countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday to strengthen their defence industry cooperation through joint military production and technology sharing. The agreement represents an effort by regional states to diversify their security partnerships as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. Analysts note that the countries maintain their existing relationships with the United States while expanding cooperation among themselves.
International · 2026-10-11
Tour bus and truck collide on Turkish highway, killing 11A tour bus travelling from Bursa to Pamukkale collided with a truck near Akhisar toll gates on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway in Manisa province, Turkey, on 11 October. The crash killed 11 people and injured 27 others. The bus was carrying 34 passengers and 3 crew members, while the truck had a single driver.
International · 2026-10-12
Eleven killed in collision between tour bus and truck on Turkish highwayA tour bus and a truck collided near Akhisar on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir Highway in Manisa province, Turkey, on 11 October. Eleven people were killed and 27 injured in the accident. The bus was carrying 34 passengers and 3 crew members traveling from Bursa to Izmir en route to Pamukkale.
International · 2026-09-28
Turkish minister resigns over investment-fund scandal affecting $17 billionFatma Betül Sayan Kaya, a senior member of Turkey's ruling AKP party and former family minister, resigned on Saturday amid investigations into an investment-fund crisis. Turkish regulators shut down seven companies managing 131 funds worth approximately $17 billion and arrested 51 people as part of the inquiry.
International · 2026-09-30
Turkish Court Orders Shutdown of Independent News Site T24 Over LGBT ContentA Turkish court ordered the closure of the independent news website T24 and its social media accounts after the justice ministry accused it of publishing 118 pieces of content classified as 'LGBT propaganda' over the past year. The closure, which took effect on Wednesday afternoon following an order issued on 29 September, coincided with a broader government crackdown on Turkey's LGBTQ community. Journalists' associations and the opposition party Yeni Parti condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom.
International · 2026-10-01
Turkish court orders closure of independent news site T24 over alleged LGBTQ propagandaA Turkish court has shut down T24, a major independent news website, after the justice ministry claimed it published 118 items constituting LGBTQ propaganda over the past year. The closure, justified on grounds that T24 published content weakening the Turkish family structure, has drawn strong criticism from journalists' associations and the opposition. The decision reflects a broader government crackdown on the LGBTQ community that has included raids on gay venues and activists' homes.
International · 2026-10-25
Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflictIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.
International · 2026-09-13
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil above $110 and rattles financial marketsThe United States and Iran intensified their conflict this week with strikes on ships and military bases. Crude oil soared toward $110 per barrel and diesel reached a historic high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, while President Trump imposed new sanctions and predicted the war would end after November's elections.
International · 2026-09-25
Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict with air strikes and clashesPakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday targeting what it described as terrorist sites in Afghanistan, followed by fierce fighting on Friday that killed at least 13 Afghan personnel. Afghanistan's government denied Pakistani claims that it had launched drones across the border, and both countries blamed each other for aggression. The escalation marks the worst fighting in months and threatens peace efforts by regional mediators.
International · 2026-09-26
Pakistan claims 13 Afghan forces killed in border clashesPakistan's security forces reported killing 13 Afghan military personnel during gunfire exchanges along the shared border, marking a fresh escalation in recent tensions. Afghanistan's government denied the claim, and the incident follows a series of cross-border strikes and drone allegations throughout the week.
International · 2026-09-27
Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict in sharpest clash since FebruaryPakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in their most serious military confrontation since February, involving Pakistani airstrikes, drone allegations, and direct border clashes. Islamabad claimed the strikes eliminated 28 Taliban militants, whereas Afghanistan's government and UN observers reported civilian casualties, specifically a family of three. The escalation included a suicide bombing that killed 12 people at a Pakistani police checkpoint, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
International · 2026-09-11
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil and diesel to record highsIntensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices to multi-year peaks, with Brent crude approaching $110 a barrel and US diesel exceeding $6 a gallon for the first time. Iran reported striking ten vessels during the week of 11 September, while the United States continued striking Iranian tankers and expanded economic pressure through new sanctions on banks accused of financing Tehran. The surge in fuel costs has become a political concern for the Trump administration, particularly affecting agricultural and transportation sectors in key electoral regions.