A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Even Turkey's homegrown Siper missile, with its present 62-mile range, cannot substitute a system like the Patriot PAC-3 when it comes to combating ballistic threats.

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Monday it uncovered a Hamas terror network in Judea and Samaria that was directed by a Hamas operative based in Turkey. The cell was allegedly overseen by Mahmoud Radwan,

Turkey qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. They will face the United States, Paraguay and Australia in Group D

The UK Foreign Office has not issued any new warnings against travel to Turkey relating to the conflict in the Middle East. There is an existing restriction advising against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria due to “fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism”.

Tehran has denied specifically targeting its neighbour Turkey during the conflict and has said it was not involved in three previous missile launches.

Turkey outlasted Kosovo for one of the final places in the 2026 World Cup and will be the U.S.'s last group opponent

Turkey celebrated their return to the World Cup on Wednesday ‌after ending a 24-year wait, with players and fans voicing pride and cautious ambition following their playoff victory over Kosovo.