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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 26 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey

Türkiye launches simultaneous operations against Israel-linked international fraud network accused of defrauding foreigners through fake forex and cryptocurrency schemes Authorities detain 175 of 239 suspects in raids at 286 addresses in Istanbul and Mugla provinces

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: If Erdogan wants to help Hamas members in Gaza, he should invite them to move to Antalya

"AFP": Prominent advisor says Erdogan will run for re-election as Turkish president in early 2028 elections

Turkish diplomat: We have handed over drafts of an agreement to halt attacks in the Black Sea to Kyiv and Moscow

Turkish Defense Ministry: Houthi threats in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait harm global maritime trade

Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ crackdown

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Through mediation carried out by Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan with President Trump, a historic decision was taken and the sanctions on Syria were lifted. I believe Syria was born again after the sanctions were lifted, and the road opened before it. What remains now is policy, procedures, and making the right and sound choices so that this Syrian project can move forward

Turkey arrests 162 people in nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ community

US State Department: Sanctions imposed on a Turkish bank to cut off Iran from the global financial system

Turkey has removed Mazloum Abdi from its terrorist list, called the Red List, per Turkish media reports. Abdi is now an advisor to Syrian President Sharaa

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on the Mecca Defense Alliance: A secretariat will be established, headed by a Secretary-General in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the work of the three countries within the framework of the Mecca Agreement. The Secretariat will initially be headed by a Secretary-General from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for a three-year term. The three countries will work through joint activities to enhance their defense capabilities and the cohesion of their armed forces through robust cooperation in the field of defense industries and the development of joint production and technologies

Joint statement of the Mecca Defense Agreement: We agreed on steps to institutionalize cooperation to ensure effective deterrence and collective defense.

Turkish Foreign Minister: The Mecca Defense Pact was established with the aim of expansion and including new countries.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We are working on a roadmap for the participation of other countries in the joint defense agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We have agreed on an official name for our alliance, "Mecca Defense Alliance," and we are open to expanding the alliance.

Mayadin: The installation of the second mobile bridge has begun in Deir ez-Zor, with the support of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), to strengthen civilian transportation and logistics.

As a result of the catamaran incident off Northern Cyprus, 6 people have died so far, 172 have been rescued, the Prime Minister of the TRNC reported.

Turkish Navy vessels, including the flagship TCG Anadolu, sailed through the Istanbul Strait on August 30 to mark the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the decisive victory in Türkiye's War of Independence. Victory Day marks the Turkish victory over Greek forces in the final major battle of the war in western Anatolia in 1922 and is dedicated to the Turkish Armed Forces

The security advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister: The presence of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) forces on Iraqi soil is illegal, and we are working with the Turkish side to resolve the problem. The Peshmerga's weapons are within the constitution, and disarming them is for everything that is outside the constitution.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Oil stated that oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the Turkish port of Ceyhan amount to approximately 150,000 barrels in 24 hours.

Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces: We announce the end of the Syrian Democratic Forces' mission and its dissolution as an independent military force.

Israeli Foreign Minister: We prefer a diplomatic solution with Türkiye

Syrian Foreign Minister: It is too early to discuss any strategic agreement with Israel; the priority is to stop its attacks on Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister: Israel should not dictate to Damascus its alliances or partnerships.

Turkish Defense Ministry: No Turkish military delegation was at Abu al-Duhur airport before or during the Israeli bombing.

A suspected drone crashed into the grounds of a police station in Arsin, Trabzon, Türkiye, on August 18. No one was injured, but three parked vehicles were damaged. Authorities are investigating the drone's origin

US envoy Tom Barrack says Türkiye was not warned in advance of Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase near the Turkish border and, after detecting Israeli aircraft heading toward its territory, "could have reasonably prepared its own response." "Thankfully, calm heads were able to prevent the situation from deteriorating further," he said. Source: Reuters

An Israeli official claims that the attack on the Syrian air base in the Idlib region was intended to prevent a Turkish military buildup there. A Turkish official says in response: "There was no Turkish presence at the air base."

US Ambassador to Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack: We are deeply concerned by confirmed Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Air Base, which constitute an unnecessary escalation that does not contribute to regional stability. The Shar'a government has not adopted an aggressive stance, nor has it maintained proxy forces. On the contrary, it has repeatedly expressed its preference for de-escalation with Israel. The United States has hosted, and will continue to host, dialogues to encourage diplomatic engagement rather than resorting to military violence, which only serves to frustrate both countries. Lasting de-escalation agreements are built through ongoing dialogue with all relevant states and parties. The United States continues to believe that restraint and dialogue are the most constructive path forward. We encourage all parties to prioritize reasoned dialogue over further military incidents.