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Politics

Türkiye keeps its EU membership goal alive as talks remain stalled
Statements attributed to President Erdoğan expressed the view that Türkiye has not closed the door on European Union membership, while Europe is not eager to admit the country. Türkiye remains an EU candidate country, but accession negotiations have effectively been stalled since June 2018.
Defense Minister Güler says Turkish Armed Forces contribute to security in many regions
National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said at an event in Ankara that the Turkish Armed Forces contribute to security, peace and stability in many regions. Güler said defense cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan draws strength from their shared history and announced that relations between the two countries would be further developed.
Anthropic co-founder Clark calls for an emergency AI shutdown button
Clark, one of Anthropic’s co-founders, said in a BBC interview that methods for completely disabling an AI system if it becomes extremely dangerous could be regulated. Criticizing the sector’s unchecked progress, Clark said enormous risks were being taken and that the course of the AI field needed to change.
Türkiye's Communications Director Duran meets Pakistan's ambassador on public diplomacy
Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran met Pakistan's Ambassador to Ankara, Dr., at the Presidential Communications Directorate in Ankara on September 15, 2026. The meeting addressed communications, media, public diplomacy, combating disinformation and sharing accurate information.
Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will block transit cargoes aiding Israel’s military capacity
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on September 15, 2026, that his country would not allow itself to be used as a transit route for cargoes contributing to Israel’s military operations or military capacity. Suspected shipments will be examined under Malaysian law, and decisive action will be taken if violations are identified.
Hakan Fidan says the spread of war into the Black Sea and attacks on civilian ships are unacceptable
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, September 15, at a joint news conference in Baku that the spread of the conflict into the Black Sea and attacks on civilian ships were unacceptable. Fidan said Turkish and Azerbaijani sailors had been killed in the attacks and stated that common ground for a diplomatic solution could be found if the parties demonstrated political will.
AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik says Türkiye has no elections on its agenda
AK Party Deputy Chair and spokesperson Ömer Çelik said elections are not currently on Türkiye’s agenda. Çelik said remarks about preparing for future elections should not be interpreted as a signal of an early election.
Tahsin Usta reveals AK Party offered him a deputy mayor post after he left CHP
Üsküdar Municipal Council member Tahsin Usta said in a statement to İsmail Saymaz on September 15, 2026, that his move from CHP to the AK Party was not motivated by financial gain. Usta said the AK Party offered him a deputy mayor position and that he accepted it in order to serve Üsküdar.
Organization of Turkic States to hold 13th summit in Ankara on October 29-30
The Summit of Heads of State will be held in Ankara on October 29-30, 2026, hosted by Türkiye. Azerbaijan is expected to hand over the chairmanship to Türkiye during the summit, which will coincide with the 103rd.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Damascus landmarks, from the Umayyad Mosque to the Turkish Air Martyrs’ Cemetery
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque and the Tomb of Saladin during his contacts in Syria. Fidan then visited the Turkish Air Martyrs’ Cemetery and commemorated the martyred Turkish aviators with prayers.

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