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Hundreds protest outside Swedish Consulate in Istanbul over Quran burning

Some 250 people gather in Istanbul, holding flags and banners condemning "Sweden’s state-supported Islamophobia.”

Sweden's permission for Quran burning 'racist', 'hate crime': Cavusoglu

Permission Sweden gave for Quran burning is not freedom of expression, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says, adding racism and hate crimes are not freedom of thought.

Türkiye says Armenia’s backward steps in normalisation talks unfortunate

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu hopes Armenia will take part in the normalisation process towards peace and regrets backward steps towards negotiations.

Pentagon extols alliance with Türkiye ahead of possible F-16 deal

US will continue to work closely with Türkiye's leaders to bolster ties and ensure "our mutual defence needs are considered," says Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder.

'Absurd': Türkiye slams Sweden's refusal to probe threats against Erdogan

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu calls out Swedish authorities for not investigating what he describes as "hate crime" carried out by PKK terror supporters against the Turkish leader.

Türkiye, Czech Republic discuss cooperation in defence, security

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar's meeting with his Czech counterpart, Jana Cernochova, in Prague signals an important development and cooperation on regional security.

Türkiye stands firm on measures against terrorism before Sweden joins NATO

President Erdogan says that despite Ankara's warnings, Sweden has taken no action to extradite nearly 130 terrorists or stop PKK/PYD terror groups' demonstrations in Stockholm.

PKK provocation against Türkiye in Sweden 'racist' and 'hate crime'

Sweden "has a responsibility" to take action over Thursday's incident that took place right in the centre of the Nordic country's capital Stockholm, says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Future of Türkiye – South Africa relations bright: Cavusoglu

Türkiye and South Africa's shared vision of global issues plays an important role in the advancement of the two countries' relations, says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Alibaba to invest more than $1 billion in Türkiye

“There is a great production power in Türkiye, which is the most advantageous country in the world” for the investment, Alibaba’s president Michael Evans told Turkish daily newspaper Sabah in an interview.

Erdogan warns Greece 'not to mess' with Türkiye in the Aegean

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells a gathering in Antalya that Türkiye's growing defence industry is now an envy of others countries as he warns Greece against provocative military actions.

Turkish, Russian, Syrian leaders could meet to discuss Syria peace: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Russian, Turkish, and Syrian leaders may come together "depending on the developments" to establish peace and stability in the war-torn country.