Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al Sudani reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation on Thursday, underlining the need for cooperation against the PKK, Daesh and other terrorist groups. “We reaffirmed our determination to continue the fight against the PKK, FETÖ (Gülenist Terror Group) and Daesh, which pose a threat not only to Türkiye’s national security but also to Iraq’s,” Erdoğan said at a joint news conference with his Iraqi counterpart in the capital Ankara. Noting that Iraq’s peace and stability are never considered separately from Türkiye’s own, he said there’s no place for terrorism…

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for Türkiye’s diplomatic support amid rising tensions in South Asia. In a phone call between the two leaders, Sharif thanked Erdoğan and the Turkish people for their solidarity, especially in the wake of Indian strikes that killed at least 31 people in Pakistan. He shared details about the current military situation on the ground and acknowledged Türkiye’s role in pushing for peace and deescalation in the region. “Pakistan is grateful for Türkiye’s efforts to reduce tensions and maintain peace in South Asia,” Sharif said in…

The Foundations Week Celebration Program, celebrating the rich heritage of foundations in Türkiye, took place at the Beştepe Congress and Culture Center in Ankara on May 8. The event, which honors the nation’s long-standing tradition of charity and philanthropy, featured the announcement of this year’s theme, “Foundation and Family.” This significant occasion brought together key figures from the foundation sector, as well as philanthropists who continue to uphold Türkiye’s cultural and charitable legacy. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the event, delivering a speech emphasizing the nation’s exceptional foundation tradition. “As we emphasize at every opportunity, we truly have a brilliant…

Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç broke his silence with striking clarity, addressing criticism, fan frustration and future plans in a no-holds-barred interview. Koç, whose tenure has stretched six turbulent years without a Süper Lig title, admitted to mistakes but insisted he’s not stepping down. “I have no debt to Fenerbahçe – I owe a championship,” he said, underscoring his resolve to right the ship. Champs in boardroom, not yet on pitch Under Koç’s leadership, Fenerbahçe’s financial and institutional structure has stabilized. “We were once listed as the club closest to bankruptcy in UEFA’s reports,” he recalled. “Today, we’re financially strong and…

European Parliament’s approval of a report that called for extending a freeze on Türkiye’s European Union accession process was condemned by Ankara. The 2023-2024 Türkiye Report just passed by the European Parliament contains distorted, biased and unfounded allegations against the country, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. “We reject the unfounded assessments of an institution that provides propaganda grounds for terrorist organizations and the groups that have made anti-Türkiye sentiments their raison d’etre, on the political dynamics in our country, our foreign policy and the visit of our President to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” the…

Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly May 6 attack, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pledged solidarity with Islamabad and called for restraint in a phone call with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Turkish presidency said Wednesday. The two leaders discussed the latest developments along the Line of Control, including the strike that claimed multiple Pakistani lives. Erdoğan extended condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a swift recovery. Reaffirming Türkiye’s unwavering support, Erdoğan praised Pakistan’s “measured and responsible” stance and welcomed Islamabad’s call for an impartial, transparent, and internationally supervised investigation into the Kashmir attack.…

The National Intelligence Organization (MIT) was behind a critical operation shortly after Israel reportedly used weaponized pagers to kill or injure members of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Details of the 2024 operation revealed by the Sabah newspaper one year later show 1,300 pager devices and 710 chargers rigged with explosives were seized inside a cargo at Istanbul Airport en route to Lebanon from Hong Kong. Last September, Israel orchestrated a series of explosions involving wireless communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Hezbollah group, killing at least 51 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others. In a rare acknowledgement of…

Türkiye’s motorcycle hero Toprak Razgatlıoğlu flies across circuits worldwide, but when it comes to football, his loyalty doesn’t budge – he stands firmly with Beşiktaş. Speaking after a podium finish in the second main race of the World Superbike Championship’s Italian round, the two-time world champion opened up about his footballing allegiance. “I can’t watch every game, but Beşiktaş’s biggest problem is internal. The players are doing all they can,” Razgatlıoğlu told Fanatik. “I’ve supported Beşiktaş since I was a child. It came from my father. We’ve seen great days, won championships. I believe we’ll see them again. My favorite…

A high-speed chain-reaction crash claimed the lives of two motorcycle racers and left another seriously injured Monday during the opening lap of a British Supersport Championship race in Cheshire. Englishman Owen Jenner, 21, and New Zealander Shane Richardson, 29, died after a devastating 11-rider pileup at the first corner of the race at Oulton Park, a support event to the British Superbike Championship. A third rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, of England, sustained severe back and abdominal injuries and was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital after initial treatment at the track. The crash halted the race immediately. The remainder of…

Anadolu Efes heads into the fire in Athens, staring down a familiar face in a high-stakes Game 5 that will determine the last ticket to the EuroLeague Final Four. The Turkish side travels to the Greek capital to face Panathinaikos AKTOR, led by none other than former Efes head coach Ergin Ataman. Tipoff is set for Tuesday night at 9:45 p.m. Turkish time at the OAKA Sports Hall. With the playoff series knotted at 2-2, the decider promises fireworks. The winner will not only earn a coveted spot in the Final Four, set for May 23-25 in Abu Dhabi, but…