NATO Calls on Türkiye for Early F-16 Deployment as Baltic Air Defense Pressures Mount Alliance seeks accelerated Turkish fighter jet rotation in Estonia amid surge in Russian airspace violations RAMSTEIN, Germany — NATO has requested that Türkiye deploy F-16 fighter jets to Estonia several months ahead of schedule, a move that underscores mounting pressure on […]
Historic Thaw: Türkiye and Armenia Ease Visa Restrictions in Landmark Step Toward Normalization A diplomatic breakthrough signals new possibilities for regional cooperation and diaspora communities WASHINGTON — In a significant diplomatic development that could reshape relations in the South Caucasus, Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic and official passport holders,
Turkish-American AI Art Pioneer Refik Anadol Opens World’s First AI Museum in Los Angeles Istanbul-born artist transforms data into dreams, bringing DATALAND to life in Spring 2026 LOS ANGELES — In a historic moment for both Turkish-American cultural achievement and the global art world, Refik Anadol is set to open DATALAND, the world’s first Museum
ExxonMobil and Turkey Strike Strategic Energy Accord in Black Sea and Mediterranean January 2026 Turkey’s state energy firm TPAO and ExxonMobil’s exploration arm have agreed to expand cooperation on hydrocarbon exploration in the Black Sea and Mediterranean, a deal that could reshape the energy dynamics of a strategically vital region. Signed on Jan. 8 in
Why the Debate Over F-35s to Turkey Has Become a Flashpoint in U.S. Foreign Policy January 2026 The question of whether the United States should sell its most advanced fighter jets to a long-standing NATO ally has suddenly become one of the most fraught issues in American foreign policy — one that exposes deep strategic
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,
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
