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In a pivotal meeting at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syria’s Interim President Ahmed Sharaa emphasized the importance of peace and stability in Syria, expressing a shared commitment to preventing any resurgence of chaos in the war-torn nation. President Erdoğan welcomed the opportunity to work toward a future in which Syria experiences years of stability, prosperity, and peace. Held at the NEST Congress Center in Belek, this year’s forum, with Anadolu Agency (AA) as its “Global Media Partner,” provided an international platform for key diplomatic discussions. Sharaa engaged in several high-level meetings during the event,…

The Turkish community in Germany is strongly critical of a coalition agreement between the Conservatives and Social Democrats for “sidelining” issues related to the country’s Muslim population. Germany’s Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats reached an agreement to form a coalition government on Wednesday, concluding 45 days of negotiations after the early elections held on Feb. 23. In addition to strengthening domestic policy by increasing police powers, expanding digital surveillance and setting up a national crisis team, the agreement entails a tougher stance on irregular migration, Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz announced. He said the agreement would establish a “strong government capable…

A female ostrich that became memorable for returning to the rural neighborhood where it was raised after escaping from the yard of a business owned by the person it was gifted to in Diyarbakır, southeastern Türkiye, has undergone a health check, with experts diagnosing it with anxiety-related stress. As part of a mobile clinic initiative by Dicle University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, a team of academics and senior-year students examined the ostrich. The animal, named “Hüdhüd” by its owner, escaped from a gas station on Feb. 11 and was seen walking along the Diyarbakır-Silvan highway. It traveled about 15 kilometers…

Security forces arrested 105 Daesh terrorist member suspects in operations that were carried out throughout 23 provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Friday. Yerlikaya said that operations against Daesh were carried out in between 19-27 March by the Provincial Police Departments and Provincial Gendarmerie Commands, under the coordination of the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor and the Gendarmerie General Command, the Counter-Terrorism Department (TEM) as well as other forces. Yerlikaya said that the suspects were members of Daesh, were providing financial aid to the terrorist organization while also having engaged in Daesh propaganda on social media accounts. Moreover,…

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering adding a visit to Türkiye as part of his Middle East trip next month, following planned stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, according to sources familiar with the discussions. No details about the exact date of Trump’s visit have been revealed, but he is expected to start his visit in mid-May, sources said. A senior White House official told CNN Arabic that Trump discussed the visit during a recent phone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The U.S. president is not planning to visit Israel during the trip, according to…

Türkiye will continue to work with Indonesia on the reconstruction of Gaza and to defend the Palestinian cause in the days to come, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a joint news conference with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto, as both leaders vowed to further boost cooperation. Erdoğan noted that they discussed steps that can be taken to raise the trade volume to the target of $10 billion in a balanced and mutual manner. “We agreed on making new breakthroughs in our cooperation. We reviewed existing projects and explored new areas of collaboration,” the president said, adding that the two…

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be a game-changer. With a revamped format and an expanded lineup, the tournament will kick off from June 15 to July 13 in the U.S., featuring 32 teams instead of the usual seven, marking a milestone for the competition. The tournament will unfold across 11 U.S. cities, each hosting matches at 12 iconic stadiums. The teams will compete in eight groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout rounds. New format, new frontier For the first time, the World Cup’s format has been altered to…

As Türkiye intensifies its scientific focus on the Moon under its national lunar program, the country also aims to secure a larger stake in the rapidly expanding space economy by developing high-tech products. Interest in the Moon – often dubbed the “eighth continent” due to increasing accessibility – is steadily growing. More than 60 lunar missions are planned over the next decade, with new players expected to join those already operating on or around the Moon, according to information compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA). Experts estimate that the emerging Earth-Moon economic zone could reach a cumulative market volume of $150…

The 60th Presidential Türkiye Cycling Tour will unfold its iconic route from April 27 to May 4, 2025. Starting in Antalya, riders will pedal through Kemer, Kalkan, Fethiye, Marmaris, Akyaka, Aydın, Kuşadası, Selçuk, and Çeşme before concluding in Izmir. This eight-day, eight-stage race will not only test the riders’ endurance but also highlight Türkiye’s rich cultural and natural beauty. The event has gained global recognition, drawing attention to Türkiye’s allure as a tourism destination. Each stage serves as a promotional platform, showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes to an international audience. Global cycling icon Emin Müftüoğlu, President of the Turkish Cycling…

In the historic city of Edirne in northwestern Türkiye, Çeribaşı Fikri Ocak stands as one of the most prominent figures embodying the vibrant and joyful spirit of Romani culture. Unable to find what he sought in formal education, Ocak turned his lifelong passion for music – often seen as a cultural inheritance among Roma – into a professional career. His devotion to his heritage also led him to play an active role in several Romani civil society organizations. Since 2008, he has served as a “çeribaşı,” a community representative and cultural leader. Ocak has released music albums and in recent…