New wildfires broke out on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast Friday, as the government declared two western provinces in the country to be disaster zones. Images showed flames and smoke billowing into the sky close to high-rise apartment buildings in Antalya,

New wildfires broke out on Turkey's Mediterranean coast Friday, as the government declared two western provinces in the country to be disaster zones.

The ratings agency said Friday it lifted the country’s long-term foreign currency sovereign-credit ratings and local currency issuer ratings to Ba3 from B1.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Britain on Wednesday signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey, a significant step in Ankara’s efforts to modernize its air fleet.

Turkey reached deals with NATO allies Britain and Germany on Wednesday that pave the way to acquiring dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, which Ankara has sought to bolster defences in an increasingly volatile region.

After extreme heat hits many parts of southern Europe in another heatwave, conditions should improve for holidaymakers.

Turkish officials say Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s help to boost its defense capabilities.

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday while in Turkey with a lavish affair and a confetti cake. In a social media upload, the now 56-year-old shared a selfie, a throwback photo, aesthetic shots from her time on the road, and a glimpse at her glamorous birthday party.

Turkey has introduced their first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, at the International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul. It is developed by Turkish defense