TurkishPress · Daily Brief
Sunday, 31 May 2026 · Evening edition

Today's sources: Anadolu Agency (29 items, all Turkish-language wire, summarised in English by TurkishPress).

Syrian and US flags ahead of talks between the two presidents
Lead · Diplomacy

Syria's Sharaa and Trump discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump took up bilateral relations along with political and security developments in the region in talks between the two leaders, the latest high-level contact between Damascus and Washington.

TR Source: Anadolu Agency →

Türkiye

Middle East

World

Trump names Tom Barrack as US special envoy for Iraq

US President Donald Trump announced that Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Ankara and special envoy for Syria, has also been appointed special envoy for Iraq while continuing in those roles.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Economy

Sport

Türkiye continue 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations

Türkiye's national football team continued its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu worked with the squad in the first part of training, while Kerem Aktürkoğlu began running.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

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