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Turkey
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Turkey, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · Middle EastErdogan urges Trump to pursue Iran talks and highlights Gaza attacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump to continue talks with Iran to ease tensions, while also addressing the Gaza conflict, Israeli attacks on Palestinians, and a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Outlets varied in emphasis on diplomacy, regional security, and the timing of Israeli actions.
Middle East4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
Middle East4 min readTrust 72 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastEight Muslim-majority states condemn Israel over rejected Gaza peace plan
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on 16 August 2026 condemning Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Israel insists no military pullout will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, while the signatories say the refusal undermines peace efforts.
Middle East4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Politics · Middle EastJared Kushner to meet Hamas leaders in Egypt before Israel talks
Jared Kushner, the US envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is scheduled to meet Hamas leadership in Egypt as part of a Middle East peace initiative. The meeting, confirmed by Hamas sources, precedes Kushner’s planned talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Middle East4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15![[FILE] Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman, attends a briefing in Moscow, Russia, 03 August 2018. EPA/FILE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV](https://efe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/rss-efe4a98becabeb90db01f89e7486557752cd067cf20w.webp)
Politics · UkraineRussia demands US and Turkey explain possible ATACMS transfer to Ukraine
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has asked the United States and Turkey to clarify reports that Washington may approve the transfer of 70 ATACMS missiles and 50,000 rounds of ammunition from Turkish stockpiles to Ukraine. Moscow warned the move would harm bilateral relations and undermine trust.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Politics · Middle East
Trump left Turkey on secret flight after Iranian assassination threat
US President Donald Trump flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month after an Iranian assassination threat was detected, according to reports. The White House had stated he was aboard Air Force One, but the press was left on a decoy flight as part of an elaborate ruse to conceal his departure.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 51 · Hype 41
