Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
The Turkish army is ready to support Syria in the post-Assad era, Defense Ministry sources said Thursday. It will be one of many aspects of cooperation Türkiye already announced with Syria after the December revolution. Military cooperation is crucial for the two countries, especially amid the terrorism threat concentrated in northern Syria, near the border. Sources said Türkiye was following the developments in Syria in terms of efforts to revive the state institutions controlled by the powerful Baathist regime in the past. They stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has already instructed relevant authorities to maintain strategic ties with the…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…
In Kenya’s most affected areas, including Nairobi’s Kibera slums, where unemployment drives depression and widespread drug abuse among the youth, an extraordinary initiative is changing lives. Through sports and unconventional rewards, hope is being restored. Since 2018, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Kenya Network for Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies (KENDAT), a nonprofit organization, have partnered to organize annual football and volleyball tournaments. These events target areas like Nairobi, Mount Kenya, and the Rift Valley, regions deeply plagued by substance abuse. “We use these tournaments to provide an escape from depression and…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. “On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith,” Erdoğan said, according to a statement issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan said that as in the history of “our civilization, we remain committed today to ensuring that no distinctions are made among people based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.” “It is of great importance to us that all of our citizens are able to live freely according to their own culture,…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with the president of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Fidan in the capital Abu Dhabi, the ministry said on X. Fidan also met with Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for National Security of the UAE. The meeting focused on efforts to establish stability in the region, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The shared stance on maintaining Syria’s stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity was reaffirmed. The meeting also discussed the steps that could be…
Manchester United finds itself tackling an unusual off-field challenge, as Old Trafford battles a rodent infestation that has cast a shadow over the stadium’s hygiene standards. During a recent inspection by hygiene officials, evidence of rodent activity, including droppings, was uncovered in several areas of the stadium. This discovery led to Old Trafford’s food hygiene rating plummeting from a respectable four stars to a worrying two stars out of a possible five. The club has launched an aggressive response to tackle the infestation, partnering with pest control experts and local authorities to implement comprehensive measures. According to internal sources, United…