Europe
Ukrainian President Arrives in Istanbul for Meetings
Zelenskyy will hold talks on security in Europe and the Middle East with the Turkish President, and also meet with the Ecumenical Patriarch.
TURKEY
Our Neighbourhood
Turkey Launches ‘Blue Homeland 2026’ Naval Exercise
Drill involves 120 ships and 50 aircraft across the Black Sea, Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
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US–Iran Talks May Be Hosted By Turkey Or Pakistan
Reuters reports Tehran is considering diplomatic contacts while Islamabad has reportedly conveyed a US proposal
GLOBE
US University System Advises Against Travel to Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt
New directive tightens approval rules for international travel amid rising geopolitical risks
Our Neighbourhood
Macron Rules Out French Role in Hormuz Operations
France rules out role in opening Hormuz, while Turkish and Russian Foreign Ministers highlight need to end US-Israeli war against Iran. Meanwhile, AKP spokesman slams Greece, Cyprus, EU, US and Israel over war, describing Cyprus-Israel cooperation as a source of “instability” .
