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Tofas Bursa defeated Bandirma 90-89 in the Turkish Basketball Super League opener thanks to a miraculous full-court buzzer-beater by Yigitcan Saybir.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a regional military coalition following extensive Houthi missile attacks, activating the Mecca Defense Pact amid mounting Gulf tensions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant UN speech criticizing Qatar, Turkey, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, drawing sharp rebukes from international diplomats.

Investigations reveal covert Turkish subversion in Israel, including the accreditation of a former terror-linked Anadolu journalist and weapons smuggled from Istanbul.

Turkey showcased advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the Bayraktar TB3 drone during the Seawolf I 2026 exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkish President Erdogan condemned global gender neutrality policies at the UN General Assembly while defending a massive domestic crackdown against the LGBTQ community.

A 15-year-old student injured 11 people in a shooting outside a vocational high school in western Turkey, marking the third such school incident since April.

Turkey conducts a massive naval exercise across three seas while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares to address the UN General Assembly, focusing heavily on criticism of Israel.

Turkey conducted extensive aerial exercises south of Cyprus amid rising tensions with Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, following major multi-billion-euro air defense deals in the Eastern Mediterranean.

A Turkish fugitive who evaded police for eight years by dressing as a woman and using his sister's ID was finally captured in Istanbul after slipping up with a credit card.

The Istanbul Stock Exchange plunged after fund manager Pusula Portföy failed to meet investor redemptions, triggering a 5.54% drop in the BIST 100 and massive capital outflows.

Western intelligence reveals Turkey has become Iran's primary financial conduit, channeling tens of millions to Hamas amid intense US economic pressure and sanctions under President Donald Trump.

Turkey and Syria's foreign ministers harshly criticized Israeli policy in Syria during a joint press conference, accusing Jerusalem of fueling regional instability and hindering Damascus.

A new JCFA poll shows 68% of Israelis view Turkey as a dangerous security threat, with 60% supporting military action to block its military bases in Syria.

Turkey's new Gurz hybrid air defense system has begun operational deployment after a successful live-fire test. Developed by Aselsan, the mobile platform combines missiles and cannons to counter aerial threats.

The US Department of the Treasury has added three Turkish financial institutions to its sanctions list. The move involves freezing their assets within US jurisdiction and prohibiting US citizens and companies from conducting business with them.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met this week with the leaders of Russia, China, and Iran, confirming Ankara's ambition to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He emphasized that this move does not indicate a distancing from the West or a departure from existing alliances.

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has released a report detailing how Turkish organizations identify dual-citizen Israelis who served in the IDF to file legal complaints against them.

A senior political source admits that in the shadow of the growing tension with Turkey, the exchange of messages via Azerbaijan has recently decreased. At the same time, President Erdogan sends a threatening message to Greece, two days after it signed a huge arms deal with Israel, and claimed that it is arming islands near the Turkish coast: "Whoever interprets our restrained approach as weakness...

The President of Turkey sent a threatening message following the agreement to purchase an Israeli air defense system for Greece: "What is required of us? To do what is necessary."

Eight occupied apartments are located under a 50-meter stretch of road in Turkey. Residents claim they have lived there for years without issues, but disagree on whether cars are driving over their homes or on a sidewalk.

The "Achilles Shield" deal, revealed earlier this week, is making waves in Greek politics, and Health Minister Georgiadis defended it in parliament, arguing that the alliance with Israel protects against the "Turkish threat". Dr. Neta Bar explains that from the center-right to the far-right there is broad support for the agreement, while the Greek left is united mainly by hostility toward Israel...

The documentary film 'The Decoy Plane', which will air on Friday, reconstructs how the president was smuggled from a catering truck to a small military plane, while 13 journalists and senior administration officials - including Rubio and Bessent - took off in a decoy plane without knowing. Photographer Alex Brandon says in the trailer: 'I've been photographing presidents for 40 years and I've...

Israel and Greece have signed the largest defense export agreement in the history of relations between the countries, worth more than 10 billion shekels, for the establishment of a multi-layered air defense system. The Turkish media did not hide their anxiety: "The alliance of evil does not stop."

Search efforts for the missing in the ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus continue around the clock. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, with 20 people still missing. Turkey has dispatched a naval search and rescue vessel to the scene to assist in locating the missing and recovering the ferry's black box.

The Turkish government has granted unprecedented permission for excavation and research on a mysterious structure near Mount Ararat, as initial findings reveal an exact match to the biblical description and deep cavities in the ground.

Turku Avci spoke out in defense of Israel after October 7 and was accused of "insulting President Erdogan." Now she cannot return to her homeland or communicate with her family, and is requesting legal status in Israel: "I have nowhere else to go."

The Turkish ambassador to Syria has added the title of "Special Representative of the Foreign Minister for Syrian Affairs" to his social media profiles. According to Arab media, this indicates an expansion of his role beyond standard diplomatic representation to include political, security, and military oversight.

The foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of staff of the three countries will participate tomorrow in Istanbul in the first meeting of the committee established under the "Mecca Agreement". On the agenda: joint exercises, improving coordination between the armies, and joint development of weaponry. The agreement stipulates that an attack against one of the countries will be considered an...

World press headlines: Many accusations against Israel have flowed from Turkey since October 7, 2023, but the new news is that Israel is plotting to use Kurdish forces in northern Syria to thwart the peace process led by President Ahmad al-Shara; in the Aegean Sea, Greece is establishing a drone base, and Israel may be involved. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the...

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

Turkey has signed a $2.4 million contract with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which is close to President Donald Trump. The goal: to promote its return to the F-35 aircraft program, from which it was expelled following the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems. Ankara is now considering selling the systems to a third country to remove the obstacle to the deal.

After a long period of delays, the interconnector project to connect Israel's electricity grid to Cyprus and Greece — and from there to Europe — has received the support of the USA and France. It is still unclear how Turkey, which opposes the move, will react, and it seems that Greece, which has avoided confrontation until now, will no longer remain silent.

The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

The Turkish Competition Authority has opened an investigation into the pharmaceutical company Teva on suspicion of taking steps to limit competition in the generic drug market, including through the strategic use of patent procedures and the presentation of allegedly misleading information to health authorities. The company stated: "This is a process concerning the Copaxone drug from the past, and...

Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish weapons ship off the coast of Africa. The ship carried military equipment, UAVs, and satellite gear intended for Turkish forces in the region. Somali pirates have significantly expanded their operations in the area in recent months, acting with a high level of training and coordination.

Turkey is accelerating the construction of its navy and promoting the "Blue Homeland" doctrine, under which it claims rights in vast maritime areas. Ankara is building dozens of vessels and seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign countries. A former Israeli Navy commander warns: "Israel must look at this threat."

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces on Mount Hermon and clarified that they will remain in the area as long as there are threats to Israel. Katz addressed the Turkish attempt to establish a foothold in Syria and sent a message to the Syrian president: "We are here to protect our communities and our border."

A CNN article extensively covered the Prime Minister's decision to focus on the Turkish threat, mentioning the campaign billboard where Erdogan is shown alongside the leaders of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Mayor of New York. Netanyahu told Channel 9: 'I do not want to see Turkey moving south.'

The ties between Israeli defense industries and the Ministry of Defense in Athens are tightening. Greece is expected to complete in October the certification of Rafael's Spike NLOS missiles for launch from Apache helicopters. The helicopters' electronic systems are being upgraded by Elbit.

According to a report by Laura Loomer, officials in the US administration are expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of Ambassador Tom Burke. At the center: his statement regarding the Golan Heights. According to the sources, the administration believes his words contributed to the escalation of tensions between Israel and Turkey. The possibility of recalling him to the US is "under...

Five mayors belonging to the Republican People's Party were convicted in a corruption case that lasted seven months and involved 200 defendants. The mayor of Beşiktaş received the heaviest sentence, while the other four were sentenced to five to eight years in prison. Erdogan's opponents claim that the trial is politically motivated.

Israel struck in Syria to prevent a Turkish foothold and to prevent the deployment of "things that must not be there," according to a senior Israeli official. He further noted that while Jerusalem acts against Damascus on a diplomatic level, it does not hesitate to use military force when necessary: "A policy inspired by the US President, who talks to everyone - and fights everyone."

Against the backdrop of concerns over Ankara's deepening foothold in Syria, the IDF clarifies that no Turkish forces have been identified near the border so far, but they are preparing for explosive devices and continuing to raid villages. At the same time, the army and police are changing their handling of the "Bashan rioters" who cross the border and are diverting forces. A status report from...

World press headlines: Despite the Israeli attack near Turkey, Ankara is not interested in a conflict with Israel; maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly compared to the pre-war period, and shipping companies are still afraid to pass through the area; Jordan is asking China to be more involved in efforts to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian...

Reports that Benjamin Netanyahu's office vetoed a Turkish foothold near the border are infuriating the establishment in Ankara. A former senior naval officer accuses Israel of systematically dismantling the Assad army and calls for the deployment of game-changing weapons.

After the loss to Ferencváros and Gabi Kanichowsky in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs, Mohamed Salah started for Trabzonspor for the first time in the Turkish league and led them to a 2:1 home victory over İstanbul Başakşehir in the second round. The Egyptian capitalized on a goalkeeper's fumble in the eighth minute and scored off the post, with the goal confirmed after a VAR check. In...

After causing a stir, Tom Burke explains that his remarks about the UN were intended only to describe a historical reality. He emphasizes that the US is not negotiating with Hezbollah but only with the Lebanese government, and that the key question is how the terrorist organization will be disarmed without direct involvement from Tehran.

In the shadow of the growing tension between Israel and Turkey and the struggle for influence in Syria, the army built by Ankara has become a player that cannot be ignored. About 481,000 active-duty soldiers, more than 2,280 tanks, about 1,100 aircraft and a fleet of almost 200 vessels operating in 3 theaters: this is what Erdogan's army looks like - and its independent defense industry.

The unusual attack in Syria further intensified the crisis, but once everything looked different: 30 years ago, Turkey and Israel signed a military cooperation agreement, and Erdogan's visit to Israel only strengthened the cooperation. The Turkish president was even considered a personal friend of the Ofer brothers and received advice from an Israeli doctor. So why did the alliance collapse? An...