Turkey-U.S. Visa Progress Set Back by New Sparring Over Trials
The U.S. eased its visa ban against Turkey on Monday, sparking a rally in Turkish markets. But Ankara’s response suggests there’s no quick solution to…
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Turkey opens its largest defense training facility in Qatar
Turkey’s largest defense industry project in Qatar officially opened on Nov. 5. Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Khalid…
Turkey to continue responding to humanitarian crises
ANTALYA, Turkey Turkey will remain at the forefront in dealing with humanitarian crises, Turkish foreign minister said on Sunday. “In recent years we have increased…
Turkey’s plan to acquire Russia’s S-400 air-defense system may never happen,
While Russia continues to tout the planned sale of its S-400 strategic air-defense system to Turkey, some U.S. analysts are growing more skeptical about the deal. On Thursday,…
Turkey-EU Economic Summit Will Show Ties Recovering, Simsek Says
Turkey’s relationship with the European Union is in recovery and top economic policy makers are planning to meet at a summit in Brussels next month,…
Turkey: 2 killed in raid on suspected PKK hideout
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish officials say police have raided an apartment allegedly used by a Kurdish militant in the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir, triggering…
Turkey: 13 Killed in Clashes Between Troops, Kurdish Rebels
ANKARA — Turkey’s military says eight Turkish security force members and five Kurdish militants were killed in a clash near Turkey’s border with northern Iraq….
Iraq moves to take key border crossing into Turkey from Kurds
Iraq is moving to take control of a key border crossing into Turkey from the Kurdish Regional Government. The Ibrahim Khalil crossing separates the semi-autonomous Kurdish region…
Turkey: Erbil should declare referendum ‘null and void’
ANKARA The Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) should declare the referendum “null and void” as “everyone” expects, the Turkish presidential spokesman said on Wednesday. Speaking at…
Turkey finance minister defends banks at centre of US probe
Turkey’s finance minister has put forward a forceful defence of the activities of the country’s troubled banks during a period being investigated by US authorities…