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Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations
Read full article: Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relationsThe foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although significant differences remain, notably over maritime boundaries in the Aegean.
Kurdish militants claim responsibility for deadly attack on Turkish defense firm
Read full article: Kurdish militants claim responsibility for deadly attack on Turkish defense firmThe banned Kurdistan Workers' Party has claimed responsibility for an attack on the headquarters of a key defense company in Ankara that killed at least five people.
Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah GĆ¼len dies in the US
Read full article: Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah GĆ¼len dies in the USFethullah GĆ¼len, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
Read full article: Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stageRussian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands this week with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran.
Turkey and Germany leaders meet in Istanbul and find many avenues of agreement. But not on Israel
Read full article: Turkey and Germany leaders meet in Istanbul and find many avenues of agreement. But not on IsraelTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul.
Guterres tells UN meeting that impunity, inequality and other challenges risk engulfing the world
Read full article: Guterres tells UN meeting that impunity, inequality and other challenges risk engulfing the worldThe head of the United Nations is warning world leaders that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are driving modern civilization toward āa powder keg that risks engulfing the world."
Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says
Read full article: Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official saysA top Kremlin official says Turkey has formally applied for a membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as Russia and China seek to counter the West's global influence.
Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirms
Read full article: Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirmsA senior official has confirmed a report that Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies but fell short of confirming that the NATO country had formally applied for membership.
Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs
Read full article: Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogsThousands of demonstrators have gathered in Istanbul to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey.
The veteran Palestinian leader Abbas says he will visit Gaza and calls on Muslim leaders to join him
Read full article: The veteran Palestinian leader Abbas says he will visit Gaza and calls on Muslim leaders to join himPalestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has pledged to travel to Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages.
Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court
Read full article: Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN courtTurkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africaās genocide lawsuit against Israel.
As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of 'digital fascism'
Read full article: As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of 'digital fascism'Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused social media platforms of ādigital fascismā for allegedly censoring photographs of Palestinian āmartyrs.ā.
Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It's in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
Read full article: Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It's in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports sayTurkeyās communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram.
Turkey plans to regulate a large stray dog population, raising some fears about mass killings
Read full article: Turkey plans to regulate a large stray dog population, raising some fears about mass killingsA Turkish bill aimed at regulating the countryās millions of stray dogs has moved closer to becoming law as animal rights advocates fear many of them will be killed or end up in neglected, overcrowded shelters.
Iraq bans a Kurdish separatist group and strengthens its cooperation with Turkey
Read full article: Iraq bans a Kurdish separatist group and strengthens its cooperation with TurkeyThe Iraqi government has announced an official ban on a Kurdish separatist group which has been engaged in a long-running conflict with Turkey.
Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus' 50-year ethnic split
Read full article: Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus' 50-year ethnic splitTurkeyās president has reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state peace deal for ethnically split Cyprus that Greek Cypriots have dismissed out-of-hand, again putting a damper on prospects for a quick resumption of talks to resolve the half-century-old conflict.
Turkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It's raising fears of a mass culling
Read full article: Turkey holds a tense debate on a bill to control stray dogs. It's raising fears of a mass cullingA Turkish parliamentary commission has begun debating a contentious bill to manage the country's substantial stray dog population.
UEFA suspends Turkey player Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024
Read full article: UEFA suspends Turkey player Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making a controversial hand gesture at the European Championship.
Leaders of Russia and China meet at a Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation
Read full article: Leaders of Russia and China meet at a Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperationRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met for the second time in as many months as they visit Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances.
Turkey's president accuses opposition of stoking racism after anti-Syrian rioting erupts
Read full article: Turkey's president accuses opposition of stoking racism after anti-Syrian rioting eruptsTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused opposition parties of stoking xenophobia and racism after residents in a neighborhood in central Turkey set Syrian-owned shops on fire.
Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride march
Read full article: Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride marchA group of more than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ protesters have gathered in Istanbul in an impromptu demonstration for Pride after the local governor banned their march.
The Latest | Iran-allied militants claim an attack targeting the Israeli port city of Eilat
Read full article: The Latest | Iran-allied militants claim an attack targeting the Israeli port city of EilatAn Iranian-backed umbrella group known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed an attack targeting the southern Israeli port city of Eilat.
'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chief
Read full article: 'Teflon Mark' Rutte set to bring consensus-building skills from Dutch politics as next NATO chiefMark Rutte has gotten to know a thing or two about finding consensus among fractious coalition partners over the course of more than a dozen years at the top of Dutch politics.
G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles
Read full article: G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing musclesU.S. President Joe Biden says the agreement to tap into the windfall profits on frozen Russian assets held in Europe would put that money to work for Ukraine.
Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a security deal, as G7 leaders agree to use Russian cash to help Kyiv
Read full article: Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a security deal, as G7 leaders agree to use Russian cash to help KyivNegotiators for the Group of Seven have reached an agreement on a plan to provide Ukraine with $50 billion backed by frozen Russian assets, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.
Turkey can expect strong support from the Turkish-German community at Euro 2024. So can Germany
Read full article: Turkey can expect strong support from the Turkish-German community at Euro 2024. So can GermanySix years ago, Ilkay GĆ¼ndoganās place on the German national team was in question over a photograph with Turkeyās president.
Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections
Read full article: Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local electionsTurkey's president says his country won't hesitate to act against Kurdish-led groups in northern Syria if they proceed with plans to hold local elections.
No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
Read full article: No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family valuesThe Turkish president has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging āgender neutralizationā and threatening the traditional family.
Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surface
Read full article: Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surfaceThe leaders of Greece and Turkey have met for talks that were supposed to underline their efforts to put aside decades-old disputes but also revealed deep divisions between them.
Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiative
Read full article: Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiativeOld foes Turkey and Greece are set to test a five-month-old friendship initiative when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara.
Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent times
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers' May Day rallies confront turbulent timesWorkers and activists around the world are marking May Day with largely peaceful rallies against rising prices and calling for greater rights.
Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chief
Read full article: Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chiefA senior Turkish official says Ankara will back the outgoing Dutch prime minister's candidacy for the position of NATO secretary general.
Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey's Erdogan to Iraq
Read full article: Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey's Erdogan to IraqTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is making his first official visit to Iraq in more than a decade as Ankara seeks greater cooperation from Baghdad in its fight against a Kurdish militant group that has a foothold in Iraq's north.
The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion
Read full article: The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasionU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has not informed the U.S. of any specific date for the start of a major offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Turkey and Israel announce trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate over Gaza
Read full article: Turkey and Israel announce trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate over GazaTurkey and Israel have announced trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate further amid the war in Gaza.
After a huge setback in local elections, which way forward now for Turkey's Erdogan?
Read full article: After a huge setback in local elections, which way forward now for Turkey's Erdogan?Huge gains made by the opposition in Turkeyās local elections have led to questions about the path the countryās long-serving leader will take before the next round of voting in four yearsā time.
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
Read full article: Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be keyWith local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules theyāll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair vote.
Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdoganās popularity
Read full article: Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdoganās popularityOn Sunday, millions of voters in Turkey head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdoganās popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago.
Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soars
Read full article: Turkish central bank raises key interest rate to 50% as inflation soarsTurkeyās central bank has raised its key interest rate by 5 percentage points, resuming a policy of rate hikes aimed at combating soaring inflation that is causing households severe economic pain.
Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with Russia
Read full article: Pope Francis: Ukraine should have the courage of the 'white flag,' negotiate end of war with RussiaPope Francis has said in an interview that Ukraine, facing possible defeat, should have the courage to negotiate an end to the war with Russia and not be ashamed to sit at the same table to carry out peace talks.
Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year
Read full article: Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this yearAt least 71 women have been killed in Turkey this year as activists say the country has made little progress in protecting women from abusers.
Hereās what to know about Swedenās bumpy road toward NATO membership
Read full article: Hereās what to know about Swedenās bumpy road toward NATO membershipSwedenās bid to join NATO ā held up for almost two years ā cleared its last hurdle when Hungary gave its go-ahead Monday to let the Nordic country into the alliance.
Live updates | Israeli military rescues 2 hostages in Rafah operation that killed 67 Palestinians
Read full article: Live updates | Israeli military rescues 2 hostages in Rafah operation that killed 67 PalestiniansThe Israeli military has rescued two hostages from the Gaza Strip early in a dramatic operation that Palestinian hospital officials say also killed at least 67 Palestinians in airstrikes.
Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station
Read full article: Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space StationTurkeyās first astronaut has returned home to a heroās welcome as a symbol of the countryās advances in technology and aerospace.
Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump return
Read full article: Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump returnAs chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election race, Americaās allies are bracing for a bumpy ride.
Turkey's new central bank chief assures that work to combat inflation will press on
Read full article: Turkey's new central bank chief assures that work to combat inflation will press onTurkey's new central bank chief says the work to tame inflation ā namely through interest rate hikes ā will continue āwith determination.ā.
Turkey mourns its tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
Read full article: Turkey mourns its tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquakeMillions of people across Turkey are mourning the loss of more than 53,000 friends, loved ones and neighbors in last yearās catastrophic earthquake.
Turkey has another new central bank leader. Here's what it means for the battered economy
Read full article: Turkey has another new central bank leader. Here's what it means for the battered economyTurkey has seen its fifth central bank leader depart in as many years as Hafize Gaye Erkan, the first woman in the top role, stepped down after just eight months in the job.
A Turkish family is still afraid to go home one year after deadly earthquake
Read full article: A Turkish family is still afraid to go home one year after deadly earthquakeA massive rebuilding effort is underway as Turkey marks the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake that killed 50,000 people in its southern provinces, plus at least 6,000 in northern Syria.
US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO
Read full article: US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATOThe Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighters jets to Turkey following the Turkish government's ratification this week of Sweden's membership in NATO.
Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse it
Read full article: Turkey formally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, leaving Hungary as only ally yet to endorse itTurkey has published a measure approving Swedenās membership in NATO in its official gazette.
Turkeyās parliament approves Swedenās NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle
Read full article: Turkeyās parliament approves Swedenās NATO membership, lifting a key hurdleTurkish legislators have endorsed Swedenās membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned countryās entry into the military alliance.
Hungary's OrbƔn takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: Hungary's OrbĆ”n takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membershipHungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Swedenās accession into the NATO military alliance.
Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic push
Read full article: Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic pushU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Turkey is committed to playing āa positive, productiveā role for postwar Gaza and prepared to use its influence in the region to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from broadening even more.
Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Read full article: Live updates | Palestinians flee to overcrowded refuges as Israel expands offensive in GazaA Palestinian town with a typical population around 75,000 has been overwhelmed by hundreds of thousands of people seeking refuge as Israel expands its ground offensive across Gaza.
Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATOSweden edged closer toward joining NATO after the Turkish Parliamentās foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic countryās membership in the military alliance.
Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey's parliamentary committee gives approval
Read full article: Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey's parliamentary committee gives approvalThe Turkish parliamentās foreign affairs committee has given its consent to Swedenās bid to join NATO.
Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 42.5% to combat high inflation
Read full article: Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 42.5% to combat high inflationTurkeyās central bank has hiked its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points as part of its efforts to combat high inflation that has left many households struggling to afford essential items.
After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in power
Read full article: After surviving corruption crises, Olympics and soccer move to let presidents stay longer in powerWhen the Olympic movement and international soccer lived through very public corruption crises, both agreed to limit the terms of their presidents in an effort to protect them in the future.
Live updates | Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 hostages. US envoy meets Palestinian president
Read full article: Live updates | Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 hostages. US envoy meets Palestinian presidentThe Israeli military says it has mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza
Read full article: Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in GazaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used a speech on human rights to accuse the West of ābarbarismā for its stance on the Israel-Hamas war and what he alleged was its toleration of Islamophobia.
Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behind
Read full article: Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behindLongtime regional rivals Greece and Turkey have made a significant step in mending ties during a visit to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
Read full article: NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional securityOn the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security.
Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflation
Read full article: Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflationTurkeyās central bank has delivered another huge interest rate hike as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods.
Turkish and German leaders air deep differences on the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Turkish and German leaders air deep differences on the Israel-Hamas warTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have aired deep differences over the war between Israel and Hamas as the Turkish leader makes a brief and tensely anticipated visit to Berlin.
Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's release
Read full article: Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's releaseTurkey's president has backpedaled after siding with a top appeals court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling calling for the release of an imprisoned opposition lawmaker.
Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic alliance
Read full article: Uzbekistan hosts summit of regional economic allianceAn economic grouping that includes several ex-Soviet nations along with Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey has held a summit in Uzbekistan, and leaders of member countries have vowed to further expand trade and economic ties.
Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects
Read full article: Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projectsCyprusā energy minister says the political and economic ramifications from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war may provide an impetus to regional energy projects involving his country.
Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy procession
Read full article: Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy processionTurkey has marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern, secular republic from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire with little pageantry and no gala reception to commemorate the important milestone.
As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges ahead
Read full article: As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges aheadThe Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on Oct. 29.
Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATOThe Hungarian parliament has refused a proposal to hold a vote on Swedenās bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic countryās inclusion in the military alliance.
Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification
Read full article: Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratificationThe office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Swedenās admission into NATO to Turkeyās parliament for ratification.
Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and detains about 1,000 people days after Ankara blast
Read full article: Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and detains about 1,000 people days after Ankara blastTurkish warplanes have carried out new airstrikes against suspected Kurdish militant sites in northern Iraq days after a suicide bomb attack in the Turkish capital.
Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara
Read full article: Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in AnkaraThe Turkish defense ministry says its warplanes have carried out raids on suspected Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital.
Blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200 as thousands flee to Armenia, local official says
Read full article: Blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200 as thousands flee to Armenia, local official saysA powerful blast has rocked Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region as ethnic Armenians are streaming out of the breakaway territory following its retaking by the Azerbaijani military.
UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations
Read full article: UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United NationsItās Day 1 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
Turkey's President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing a Tesla car factory in Turkey
Read full article: Turkey's President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing a Tesla car factory in TurkeyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Elon Musk, the head of electric carmaker Tesla, to establish a factory in Turkey.
Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
Read full article: Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bidPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union.
Prosecutors drop charges against Bijan Kian, a onetime business partner of Michael Flynn
Read full article: Prosecutors drop charges against Bijan Kian, a onetime business partner of Michael FlynnFederal prosecutors have dropped charges against a onetime business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Long opposed to rate cuts, Erdogan now backs plan that includes raising rates, minister says
Read full article: Long opposed to rate cuts, Erdogan now backs plan that includes raising rates, minister saysA top government official says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supports his new economic team's plan to increase interest rates to lower the country's soaring inflation.
Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has
Read full article: Putin says he won't renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it hasRussian President Vladimir Putin says a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea wonāt be restored until the West meets Moscowās demands on its own agricultural exports.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy says defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week
Read full article: Ukraine President Zelenskyy says defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this weekUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week with Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar lawmaker.
Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters
Read full article: Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it mattersTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Vladimir Putin, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin a deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain.
Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan set to meet amid efforts to repair Ukraine grain deal
Read full article: Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan set to meet amid efforts to repair Ukraine grain dealThe Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks in Russiaās Black Sea resort of Sochi on Monday.
Turkeyās central bank unleashes a big interest rate hike in another sign of an economic shift
Read full article: Turkeyās central bank unleashes a big interest rate hike in another sign of an economic shiftTurkeyās central bank has raised its key interest rate by an aggressive 7.5 percentage points, in a new sign of a return to more traditional economic policies.
Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops
Read full article: Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troopsSyrian President Bashar Assad has slammed Turkey and blamed Ankara for the uptick in violence in his war-torn country.
6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey's preparedness is still uncertain
Read full article: 6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey's preparedness is still uncertainSix months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th.