ABBOTTABAD — Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday told the Afghan Taliban to stop militant groups that use Afghanistan as a shelter to attack Pakistan. He spoke at the passing-out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Munir said these proxy groups carry out terrible attacks inside Pakistan […]
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Turkish Diver Şahika Ercümen Sets New World Record
ANTALYA— Turkish national free diver Şahika Ercümen has set a new world record after diving 107 meters deep in the Mediterranean off the coast of Antalya. The dive, carried out under international supervision, marks another milestone in Ercümen’s decorated career. What made the feat especially poignant was her decision to dedicate the record to the […]
Turkey cancels Robbie Williams concert
Turkish authorities have banned a Robbie Williams concert scheduled for October 7 in Istanbul over “safety concerns” following several calls for protest, a source from the city governor’s office told AFP Sunday. The concert would have occurred on the anniversary of the devastating Hamas-led attacks in Israel that triggered war in Gaza and a global […]
Pakistan, Turkey hold first naval special forces drill
Pakistan and Turkey’s naval special forces held their first-ever joint exercise in Karachi, marking a milestone in bilateral military cooperation. The drill included live firing, tactical maneuvers, and simulated combat scenarios on both sea and land. According to the ISPR, operations involved urban warfare tactics, precision firing, and coordinated responses to war-like situations, showcasing the […]
Naval Chief Naveed Ashraf awarded Turkey’s prestigious Legion of merit
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was honored with Turkey’s prestigious Legion of Merit during his official visit to Turkiye. The award was presented by Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, recognizing Ashraf’s efforts to strengthen defence and maritime cooperation between the two countries. Upon arrival, Admiral Ashraf received a guard of […]
Turkey launches AI war dog ‘KOZ’
Turkish defense company Roketsan has unveiled a futuristic robotic dog named KOZ, equipped with laser-guided METE mini missiles. The robot is designed for use in combat zones and difficult terrains, offering both offensive power and reconnaissance capabilities. KOZ features four METE missiles, specially developed by Roketsan. These small yet powerful missiles use laser guidance to […]
Turkey wildfires kill 14, force mass evacuations
Wildfires in Turkey have killed at least 14 people and destroyed large areas of forest. Fires began in the provinces of Bursa and Karabük. Strong winds and record heat helped the flames spread quickly. The government has evacuated over 3,500 people from threatened areas. Officials fear the fires could grow if conditions worsen. The victims […]
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine-Russia talks this week
Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. These talks are the first in seven weeks and aim to revive stalled negotiations. Zelenskyy spoke after consulting Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council secretary. Umerov led the previous rounds of talks and is preparing for a […]
158 soldiers arrested in Turkey over alleged support for coup attempt against president Erdoğan
Istanbul — Turkish security forces arrested 158 military personnel today on charges of supporting Fethullah Gülen in the failed 2016 coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government. The arrests were announced by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office, with 18 additional suspects still at large and actively being pursued by police. Fethullah Gülen, once a […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s strikes as middle east tensions reach new high
Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “decisive moment” and said the operation will last several days. In response, Iran fired missiles […]