Turkey

Turkey's latest crackdown on independent media targets outlets pushing 'LGBT propaganda'

A court in Istanbul shut down T24, an independent news outlet, over allegedly publishing 'LGBT propaganda.'

People rally in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community in Ankara Tuesday, 15th September 2026
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Turkish authorities continue detaining opposition politicians in 'corruption probe'

Hezbollah and Syrian flags are seen fluttering in Fleita, Syria August 2, 2017.

Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions

An Iranian commercial aircraft lands at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on September 25, 2026.

Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers


OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices

The organization, which published its latest economic outlook under the title “Navigating Successive Shocks,” also lowered Turkey’s 2027 growth forecast to 3.6%.

Illustrative: Customers walk past a flag vendor as they shop at a bazaar in Istanbul on September 6, 2022.

Turkey’s Bashiqa base handover marks a new chapter for post-ISIS Iraq - analysis

This is an important step and comes amid many developments in Iraq. Iraq is also trying to rein in Iranian-backed militias. It says this will happen by June of 2027.

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters detonate a land mine laid by the Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the Iraqi town of Bashiqa, some 25 kilometres north east of Mosul, on November 13, 2016 after they retook control of the town from IS jihadists.

FM Gideon Sa'ar: Sa’ar: Israel cannot base existential decisions on UN majority

“We were in the minority a year ago. We were in the minority two years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago, and forty years ago,” Sa’ar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Erdogan calls Gaza suffering 'most embarrassing concentration camp' in UNGA speech

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the UNGA that the UNSC must be reformed and called on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Iran demands US pull sanctions as condition to end war, leaders at UNGA criticize Israel

Iran warns US against attacking after Trump's threats at UN • Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York • Trump praises Middle East partners for 'successes' in the region

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.

Winter criticizes Katz's Gaza statements, calls for action over empty threats

"Stop making threats if you don't intend to follow through...it certainly isn't security, and it certainly isn't victory," Winter said. 

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Trump’s meeting with Arab states on UN sidelines displays US Mideast strategy during war - analysis

The meeting included leaders from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, and other countries.

US President Donald Trump prepares to shake hands during a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22,

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact - opinion

Houthi strikes are pushing Saudi Arabia and Israel toward unprecedented military and intelligence cooperation.

(From L) TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chat after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7.

Top 10 best hair transplant clinics in Turkey (last update)

From Istanbul Care to established names, explore what to consider when comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey.

From Istanbul Care to established names, explore what to consider when comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey.