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Montenegro official demands apology to Türkiye after wrongful blame in stabbing case Image

Montenegro official demands apology to Türkiye after wrongful blame in stabbing case

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Montenegro's main opposition party deputy leader demands PM Spajic resign and apologize after his government falsely accused Turkish nationals

How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says

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Study maps how post-1878 Balkan states reclassified Muslims’ property as 'abandoned,' claimed it for the state, and resettled it to reshape regions

How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says Image

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

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Palestine’s new Ambassador Abu Jaish called Türkiye and President Erdogan the biggest supporters, urging Türkiye’s role in a stability force

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How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

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Ankara’s confidence stemmed from its ability to offer Israel a larger exclusive economic zone than the Greek Cypriots could

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Tehran may face evacuation amid worsening water crisis, President Pezeshkian warns Image

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Tehran may face evacuation amid worsening water crisis, President Pezeshkian warns

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Bulgaria, North Macedonia seal deal for cross-border rail link Image

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Bulgaria, North Macedonia seal deal for cross-border rail link

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Is Egypt really trying to keep Türkiye out of Gaza force? Experts say story lacks basis Image

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Is Egypt really trying to keep Türkiye out of Gaza force? Experts say story lacks basis

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Israeli army releases 5 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire agreement Image

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Israeli army releases 5 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire agreement

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Israeli forces initiate major reserve pullback on all fronts, local media reports Image

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Israeli forces initiate major reserve pullback on all fronts, local media reports

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UN lifts sanctions on Syrian President Al-Sharaa, Interior Minister Khattab Image

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UN lifts sanctions on Syrian President Al-Sharaa, Interior Minister Khattab

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Syria denies US military presence plans amid security pact negotiations with Israel Image

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Syria denies US military presence plans amid security pact negotiations with Israel

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UN votes Nov. 6 on lifting sanctions on Syria's Al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Khattab Image

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UN votes Nov. 6 on lifting sanctions on Syria's Al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Khattab

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Israel launches airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire Image

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Israel launches airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

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Kosovo president names new PM candidate as government impasse drags on Image

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Kosovo president names new PM candidate as government impasse drags on

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Israel warns of new strikes on Hezbollah as ceasefire violations escalate in southern Lebanon Image

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Israel warns of new strikes on Hezbollah as ceasefire violations escalate in southern Lebanon

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Israel declares Egypt border a closed military zone Image

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Israel declares Egypt border a closed military zone

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Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world Image

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Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

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US circulates Gaza draft UN resolution with backing from Türkiye, regional partners Image

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US circulates Gaza draft UN resolution with backing from Türkiye, regional partners

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Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman Image

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Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

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Joint Egyptian-Saudi military expansion draws Israeli security alarm: Report Image

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Joint Egyptian-Saudi military expansion draws Israeli security alarm: Report

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Bosnia’s top court upholds ban on Dodik, rejects appeal over defiance of international envoy Image

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Bosnia’s top court upholds ban on Dodik, rejects appeal over defiance of international envoy

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Egypt contacts Saudi Arabia over alleged mistreatment of pilgrim in Mecca Image

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Egypt contacts Saudi Arabia over alleged mistreatment of pilgrim in Mecca

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Israel urges New York Jews to consider emigrating after Mamdani’s win Image

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Israel urges New York Jews to consider emigrating after Mamdani’s win

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Gaza faces severe shortages of tents and food as winter approaches, aid agencies warn Image

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Gaza faces severe shortages of tents and food as winter approaches, aid agencies warn

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RSF claims responsibility as Sudan army aircraft crashes, killing entire crew Image

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RSF claims responsibility as Sudan army aircraft crashes, killing entire crew

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Serbia’s top prosecutors accuse Vucic of ‘unlawful influence’ after attack on judiciary Image

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Serbia’s top prosecutors accuse Vucic of ‘unlawful influence’ after attack on judiciary

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Türkiye hold talks on Gaza and Sudan crises Image

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Türkiye hold talks on Gaza and Sudan crises

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10 dead, at least 20 injured in fire at Bosnia nursing home Image

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10 dead, at least 20 injured in fire at Bosnia nursing home

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Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body to Red Cross under ceasefire Image

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Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body to Red Cross under ceasefire

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Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded' Image

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Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

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US pushes for UN-backed Gaza force with 2-year mandate: Report Image

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US pushes for UN-backed Gaza force with 2-year mandate: Report

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Senior member of PKK terrorist group arrested in Hamburg, German police say Image

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Senior member of PKK terrorist group arrested in Hamburg, German police say

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Israel’s war expenses reach $76.3B in two years Image

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Israel’s war expenses reach $76.3B in two years

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Lebanese minister calls diplomacy with Israel most effective option Image

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Lebanese minister calls diplomacy with Israel most effective option

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Germany’s Chancellor Merz calls for Syrian refugee returns, says war has ended Image

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Germany’s Chancellor Merz calls for Syrian refugee returns, says war has ended

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Türkiye–Syria transit deal set to go fully operational in November Image

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Türkiye–Syria transit deal set to go fully operational in November

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Kosovo accuses Serbian gendarmerie of crossing border, abducting citizen Image

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Kosovo accuses Serbian gendarmerie of crossing border, abducting citizen

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'Gaza is not defeated,' says Turkish woman after 24 years in enclave Image

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'Gaza is not defeated,' says Turkish woman after 24 years in enclave

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Türkiye welcomes UNESCO's designation of Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day Image

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Türkiye welcomes UNESCO's designation of Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day

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Türkiye's potential Gaza role sparks tension between Washington and Tel Aviv Image

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Türkiye's potential Gaza role sparks tension between Washington and Tel Aviv

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Hamas ready to hand over Gaza’s administration to a committee, Turkish FM says Image

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Hamas ready to hand over Gaza’s administration to a committee, Turkish FM says

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Israel returns remains of 45 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal Image

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Israel returns remains of 45 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

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‘Scenes like judgment day’ in el-Fasher, say Sudanese at Istanbul rally Image

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‘Scenes like judgment day’ in el-Fasher, say Sudanese at Istanbul rally

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Western Balkans face years-long wait for EU membership ahead of November summit Image

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Western Balkans face years-long wait for EU membership ahead of November summit

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Algeria says it was ready to back UN resolution 'if one sentence changed' Image

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Algeria says it was ready to back UN resolution 'if one sentence changed'

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'Petty local criminals' not professionals behind Louvre heist, French prosecutor says Image

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'Petty local criminals' not professionals behind Louvre heist, French prosecutor says

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Bulgarian man who went missing 17 years ago found alive in Pirin National Park Image

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Bulgarian man who went missing 17 years ago found alive in Pirin National Park

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Lebanon mobilizes military in south following Israeli alert near border Image

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Lebanon mobilizes military in south following Israeli alert near border

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Iraq and Türkiye finalize water cooperation deal amid deepening resource concerns Image

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Iraq and Türkiye finalize water cooperation deal amid deepening resource concerns

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Egyptian PM calls on Israel to withdraw from five occupied hills in southern Lebanon Image

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Egyptian PM calls on Israel to withdraw from five occupied hills in southern Lebanon

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Syria announces trials over coastal events as justice minister vows ‘no impunity’ Image

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Syria announces trials over coastal events as justice minister vows ‘no impunity’

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Türkiye expects PKK to end terrorism activities in Iraq and Syria: FM Fidan Image

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Türkiye expects PKK to end terrorism activities in Iraq and Syria: FM Fidan

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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear facilities 'with greater strength' after US strikes Image

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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear facilities 'with greater strength' after US strikes

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Türkiye, Iraq seal ‘historic’ water cooperation mechanism, boosting project financing Image

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Türkiye, Iraq seal ‘historic’ water cooperation mechanism, boosting project financing

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