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Syria Refutes Assassination Attempt Claims on President Sharaa
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria on Sunday dismissed media claims suggesting that President Ahmad al-Sharaa had narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a recent visit to the southern province of Daraa. “There is no truth in circulated media reports...
Syria Denies Assassination Attempt on President
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria dismissed on Sunday the media claims alleging an assassination attempt targeting President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his visit to the southern Daraa province. “There is no truth in circulated media reports claiming that the Syrian army...
Turkish, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Conflicts
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, focusing on efforts to ease tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,...
Turkish, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Israel-Iran Tensions, Gaza Aid
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, during which they addressed the growing conflict between Israel and Iran and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza,...
Middle Corridor is to boost international transport, logistics systems
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Middle Corridor initiative is expected to bring renewed energy to international transport and logistics systems, creating a vital link between Asia and Europe, according to Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir...
Turkish Airlines Halts Gulf Flights
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, declared on Monday that it has suspended all its services for the day to several Gulf cities, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat. Through a message shared on...
Turkish Airlines Cancel Flights to Several Gulf Destinations
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Türkiye, announced on Monday the cancellation of all flights scheduled for June 23, 2025, to several key Gulf destinations including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat....
Turkish, Somali Ministers Hold Meeting in Ankara
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Somali Ports and Marine Transport Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur convened on Monday in the capital city of Ankara, according to Türkiye's Foreign Ministry on X. Officials did not disclose any...
Turkish Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Regional Peers
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his counterparts from Syria, Yemen, Iran, Tunisia, and Iraq in Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday. During the diplomatic exchanges,...
OIC is to be held in Turkey to discuss Iran-Israel conflict
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A special meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be held Saturday evening in Istanbul, following a formal request by Iran, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, diplomatic sources confirmed. The...
Turksat 6A marks one year in space
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s first homegrown communications satellite, Turksat 6A, has successfully completed its initial year in space, reflecting the nation’s advancing capabilities in space technology, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced on...
Turkey promises to be Muslim world leading voice
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye pledged on Saturday to act as a leading voice for the Muslim world and a defender of global justice, while strongly condemning Israel's military actions in the region during the 51st Session of the Organization of Islamic...
Turkish envoy emphasizes boarder agenda cooperation between Turkey, EU
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Ambassador to the European Union, Faruk Kaymakci, emphasized on Friday that the relationship between Türkiye and the EU goes far beyond migration issues, pointing to a broader agenda of cooperation. His remarks came during the...
TRNC Achieve Milestone at ECO Summit
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) achieved substantial progress and celebrated a diplomatic win at the recent Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Azerbaijan, according to a statement by the nation’s...
Turkey increases security along its boarders due Iran-Israel conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has stepped up security measures along its borders in response to escalating regional tensions following recent clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Yasar Guler announced on Wednesday. During a visit to the eastern...
Turkish Karmod Reveals Modular Office Setup Near Warsaw
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish firm Karmod, specializing in modular constructions, has deployed a container-based office building at an agricultural location close to Warsaw, Poland, according to a company announcement released Thursday. The office, tailored...
Turkey warns of global energy fallout due to Iran-Israel conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) As hostilities between Iran and Israel intensify, Turkish analysts are voicing serious concerns about the potential global energy fallout. Experts caution that prolonged conflict in the region could severely disrupt key energy corridors,...
Turkish, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Rising Iran-Israel Conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday, addressing Israel’s ongoing military operations targeting Iran, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. No...
Turkish Private Sector Foreign Debt Rises
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a statement released by the Turkish Central Bank on Wednesday, the external liabilities of Turkey’s private enterprises reached a total of USD185.9 billion as of April. This marks an increase of USD13.8 billion compared to...
Turkish President Supports Iran’s Right to Self-Defense
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced his support for Iran’s entitlement to defend itself in the escalating tensions with Israel. Speaking to members of his party in parliament, Erdogan declared that it is...