Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.




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As US-Iran strikes resume, three nations test their pact’s substance and who might join next.

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump’s unilateralism.
Foreign, defence ministers and military chiefs from three countries to meet for first time since signing Mecca pact.

Videos show rescue after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with officials reporting several dead.
Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be ‘devastating’.
Fenerbahce’s French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.

Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.