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Turkiye deploys F-16 jets in Somalia to expand its military footprint
Turkiye has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, operated by Turkish forces, to bolster its military presence and security role, amid regional tensions over Somaliland’s recognition and ongoing efforts to support Somalia’s counterterrorism capacity there.
January 30, 2026
One dead, seven missing after migrant boat sinks off Turkiye
One migrant died and seven were missing after a rubber dinghy sank off Dikili, Turkiye. Thirty-seven were rescued near Lesbos, and searches continue. The International Organization for Migration says 1,900 migrants died or disappeared in 2025.
January 10, 2026
Iran, Turkiye agree to build key trade rail link
Iran and Turkey agreed to build a $1.6 billion, 200-kilometre rail link connecting Marand to Aralik, enhancing Asia-Europe trade and promoting fast, cost-effective cargo transport within three to four years.
November 30, 2025