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Turkish companies to launch joint search for oil, gas off Pakistan
Turkish companies have reached an agreement to conduct oil and natural gas exploration activities off the coast of Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Wednesday. In early April, state-run Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) signed...

Turkish Airlines carries over 42 million passengers in first half
ISTANBUL Turkish Airlines reported a 3.9 percent increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2025, reaching 42.2 million passengers. The passenger load factor also improved, climbing from 80.8 percent in the same period of 2024 to 81.4...

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, Defence Minister Yasir Guler in Pakistan on official visit to boost ties
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasir Guler are in Pakistan to hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on issues of mutual interest, including defence industry cooperation. The two arrived at Islamabad on Wednesday...

Turkish companies to search for oil, gas off Pakistan
Turkish companies have reached an agreement to conduct oil and natural gas exploration activities off Pakistan, Foreign Minister Fidan announced on Wednesday. DETAILS TO FOLLOW ... The Daily Sabah Newsletter Keep up to date with what’s happening...

Turkish firm unveils world’s first low-altitude multipurpose drone
Turkish firm Solid Aero showcased the production-ready version of its Talay unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, marking a significant milestone for the world’s first low-altitude...

Turkish court orders ban on Grok over profane responses
A Turkish court has ordered a nationwide access ban on Grok, the generative AI tool developed by X, after it generated offensive content targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic and the Prophet...

Turkish FM: Türkiye supports peace and stability in South Asia
The leaders of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan are making efforts through a trilateral consultation mechanism to prioritize diplomacy and dialogue in the region, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at a joint press conference with his...

Turkish court orders ban on Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for offensive content about Erdogan
A Turkish court ordered Wednesday a ban on access to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok from Turkey, after the platform allegedly disseminated content insulting to Turkey’s president and others. The chatbot, developed by Musk’s...

Turkish Court Orders Block on X’s Grok for Insulting Leaders
Since X’s AI tool Grok started using foul language about Turkey's President and founding father, among others, a court has issued an access restriction order. Illustration: Unsplash/Mariia Shalabaieva The Prosecutors’ Office in Ankara said it had...
Turkish court bans Elon Musk’s AI chatbot grok over offensive content
A Turkish court has ordered a ban on access to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, developed by his company xAI, after it allegedly disseminated offensive content targeting Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other prominent...

Turkish defence minister meets PAF chief to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional security
Pakistan Pakistan Turkish defence minister meets PAF chief to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional security Close Lauds PAF's exceptional performance under leadership of air chief in recent India conflict Updated On: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:39:06...

Turkish court bans Elon Musk’s Grok after chatbot insulted president Erdogan
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Turkish Finance Minister states benefits of disarming PKK on economy
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that the disarmament of the terrorist PKK will lead to “massive economic gains” for the region. Speaking at the UK-Türkiye Islamic Finance Forum in London, Simsek also...

Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for offensive content

Turkish firm unveils world's 1st low-altitude multipurpose drone at defense expo in Istanbul
Turkish firm Solid Aero unveiled the Talay unmanned aerial vehicle, which was introduced as the world's first low-altitude multipurpose UAV last year, on the global stage with a production-ready model at the International Defense Industry Fair...

Turkish tea exported to 104 countries in H1, generating $16.9M
Turkish tea, one of the most important agricultural products of the country, was sold to 104 countries in the first six months of the year, primarily to Europe, according to data from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKIB). Some 3,000...

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus attendance at economic summit 'diplomatic victory': President
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) racked up significant gains and scored a victory at last week's Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in Azerbaijan, said the nation's president. "Our high-level participation in the ECO...

Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for offensive content
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court ordered Wednesday a ban on access to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok from Turkey, after the platform allegedly disseminated content insulting to Turkey’s president and others. The chatbot,...

Turkish communications satellite Turksat 6A completes 1st year in space
Türkiye's first domestically developed communications satellite, Turksat 6A, has completed its first year in orbit, demonstrating the country's growing capacity in space technology, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Tuesday. Launched...

Turkish Ministers visit Islamabad to deepen strategic ties
Turkish foreign and defense ministers arrive in Islamabad for talks to boost military, trade, and regional cooperation amid strengthening Pakistan-Turkey strategic ties. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yasar Guler arrived...