At Heart of Community: 2025 Kirlikovali Holiday Party Unites Turkish Americans in California SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. — In an evening that reflected both the warmth of shared tradition and the strength of civic engagement, the 2025 Kirlikovali Holiday Party brought together more than 400 members of the Turkish American community on December […]
The Turkish Center Who Became Houston’s Compass HOUSTON — In a league that can turn a player into a trendline overnight, Alperen Şengün has been doing something rarer: turning a franchise into a style. The Houston Rockets — young, increasingly loud, and suddenly difficult to move off their spots — have found a gravitational center
Key U.S. Immigration Updates That Could Affect Turkish Citizens in the USA As U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve, Turkish citizens and Turkish Americans living in the United States should remain informed about recent developments that may affect visa options, residency pathways, travel, and legal status. While no policy changes currently target Turkish nationals specifically,
Diplomacy Meets Commerce: Türkiye and the United States Forge Ahead Toward a $100 Billion Trade Horizon WASHINGTON — In a series of high-level discussions this week, Türkiye’s Trade Minister Ömer Bolat asserted that recent talks in the U.S. have significantly strengthened the shared commitment between Ankara and Washington to dramatically expand bilateral trade—potentially reshaping economic
Türkiye Downs ‘Out-of-Control’ Drone Near Black Sea as Regional Tensions Rise STANBUL — Türkiye’s military shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) approaching its airspace from the Black Sea on Dec. 15, 2025, marking a rare but significant defensive action amid heightened regional tensions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to a statement from Türkiye’s
Türkiye Seeks Breakthrough in Ukraine Peace Diplomacy After Erdogan-Putin Talks ISTANBUL — Fresh from high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed renewed hope that an end to the Russia-Ukraine war is on the horizon — a message that underscores Türkiye’s emerging role as a mediator between Washington, Moscow, and
Türkiye’s Energy Realignment Reshapes U.S. Strategy and Europe’s Gas Future ISTANBUL — Türkiye is quietly executing one of the most consequential energy pivots in Europe, a shift that carries far-reaching implications for U.S. foreign policy, transatlantic energy security, and the diminishing influence of Russia and Iran in European gas markets. Long regarded as Russia’s
Türkiye Urges Patience on Hamas Disarmament as International Gaza Force Plans Stumble DOHA — In the fragile cease-fire landscape of Gaza, Turkey is urging the international community to rethink the sequence of priorities for the proposed Gaza Stabilisation Force, arguing that disarming Hamas should not be its immediate mission as efforts to solidify peace falter
Türkiye’s Rising Role in Gaza Sparks Alarm in Israel Türkiye’s expanding footprint in the Gaza Strip is increasingly causing alarm in Jerusalem, where Israeli officials view Ankara’s ambitions—both ideological and operational—as a direct challenge to Israeli security and regional influence. In a detailed analysis, the policy‐think-tank Middle East Forum argues that Israel suspects Türkiye
İstanbul’s Jailed Ex-Mayor Faces 2,300-Year Indictment, Deepening Türkiye’s Political Divide In a sweeping escalation of one of Türkiye’s most consequential political cases, prosecutors have filed a 3,900-page indictment against Ekrem İmamoğlu, the former mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure. The charges—142 counts ranging from running a criminal organization to bribery, money-laundering and
