21 arrested for PKK terror links across Turkey
At least 21 people have been arrested during anti-terror operations across Turkey, authorities said Friday. Sixteen suspects were arrested in southeastern Van province’s Gurpinar district…
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Turkey’s AK Party, opposition scramble for votes ahead of polls
The vote in Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary polls will be held simultaneously for the first time on Sunday, in line with last year’s constitutional changes that will…
A Canal Through Turkey? Presidential Vote Is a Test of Erdogan’s Building Spree
From soaring bridges to a giant mosque to plans for the world’s biggest airport, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has used gargantuan building projects…
Turkey to get F-35 jets Thursday despite opposition from Congress
Despite opposition from the US Congress, Turkey is set to receive its first F-35 Joint Strike Fighters on Thursday during a ceremony in Fort Worth,…
US Senate approves bill that could block F35 transfer to Turkey
The US Senate passed a bill on Monday that could be used to block or slow the transfer of the F35 advanced warplane to Turkey,…
Turkey: Arrest warrants out for 124 FETO-tied suspects
Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for 124 people over their suspected links to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), the terror group behind the…
Turkey’s president praises Portuguese star Ronaldo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo for his stellar performance against Spain during a 2018 FIFA World Cup match in…
Turkey Says Its Air Strikes Kill 35 Kurdish Militants In Northern Iraq
Turkish warplanes killed 35 militants from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in air strikes in northern Iraq’s Qandil mountain region on Friday, the Turkish military…
In Turkey, the opposition finally unites in bid to end Erdogan’s dominance
Muharrem Ince, a former high school physics teacher who is a Turkish presidential candidate, hurled taunts at his main opponent, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with…
Despite some opposition, US on course to deliver F-35s to Turkey on June 21
The U.S. government is proceeding with plans to deliver the first F-35 to Turkey, with the country set to accept its first jet on June 21 despite…