The Latest Breaking News from Ankara

One person killed in attack on Istanbul courthouse

Turkish officials say two assailants shot dead in ‘terrorist’ attack blamed on leftist group.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024

'Time Has Stopped': Grieving Father Relives Turkish Quake

The photo of Mesut Hancer holding his dead daughter's hand protruding from the debris, her body crushed and his gaze lost, epitomised the anguish of Turkey's devastating earthquake.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

Turkey, Iran agree on need for regional stability amid Israel’s war on Gaza

Gaza war topped the agenda as Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi met in Ankara.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024

Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition

China-made African print wax has been available for decades as cheap replicas, but now as high-quality alternatives.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2023

Father stuck in Turkey applies for judicial review of Home Office’s handling of his case

Siyabonga Twala, who has a British son, was barred from returning to UK a year ago and remains in limbo in Ankara

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

Turkey's Parliament Set To Debate Sweden NATO Bid

The Turkish parliament was Tuesday set to resume debate on approving Sweden's bid to join NATO, a thorny issue that was further complicated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked it to Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets from its ally the United States.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

Eight Civilians Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria: Monitor, Media

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.

International Business Times · Dec 25, 2023

Turkey carries out mass detention of ISIL suspects

Ankara has stepped up operations against armed groups since early October.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

What's the newest wave of Turkey VPN bans tell us about the country's internet?

Around 16 VPN providers, including ProtonVPN and Surfshark, have been targeted by the bans. Yet, there are still some ways to get around Ankara's censorship.

TechRadar · Dec 21, 2023

‘India out’: Maldives president eyes Middle East partners with early trips

Mohamed Muizzu broke with long tradition of Maldivian presidents visiting New Delhi first to travel to Ankara instead.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023