With spy raids, Turkey warns Israel not to seek Hamas revenge on Turkish soil
Turkish security forces this month detained dozens of people across the country accused of spying for Israel. The highly publicised raids are seen as a warning to Israel not to target Palestinians on...
View ArticleTurkey agrees deal to clear Black Sea of mines that threaten Ukrainian exports
Turkey is joining forces with Bulgaria and Romania to clear mines from the Black Sea, which have posed a danger to cargo ships since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine. But Ankara, the gatekeeper to...
View ArticleEven with Turkish approval, Sweden's wait to join NATO may not be over yet
Sweden's bid to join NATO got a major boost when the Turkish parliament finally ratified its membership application this week. Yet with the Turkish president's signature still needed, Sweden's wait to...
View ArticleSweden deal unlikely to resolve bitter dispute between NATO and Turkey
Ankara's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership after a 10-month delay has spurred hopes of a reset in relations between Turkey and the alliance, but tensions still run deep. French President...
View ArticleAs Turkey bombards Kurdish forces in Syria, is the US preparing to pull out?
Turkish military forces are carrying out an air assault on US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, and Ankara has warned that a land operation may follow. The crackdown comes amid reports that Washington...
View ArticleTurkey and Egypt turn page on decade of friction with show of friendship
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Cairo this week formally ended more than a decade of animosity with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, with the two leaders committing...
View ArticleWill Turkey ditch Russian missiles for US military jets?
As Turkey's rapprochement with the United States gathers pace, the future of Turkish-purchased Russian S-400 missiles is increasingly in question. The missile deal is a potent symbol of Ankara's close...
View ArticleIslamic State attack on Istanbul church raises fear of further terror
Heavily armed police are protecting churches across Istanbul day and night after an Islamic State attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul. The terrorist group has warned of further attacks against...
View ArticleTurkey and Italy consider teaming up to seek new influence in Africa
Turkey and Italy are finding common ground as they seek to expand their economic and diplomatic influence in Africa. The two nations are eyeing opportunities to cooperate on security, energy and...
View ArticleDeepfake videos used in local elections in Turkey as Erdogan battles for...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading a battle to regain control of Istanbul in hotly contested local elections this month. However, opposition media is warning about deepfake videos in...
View ArticleWith Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region
A naval agreement between Turkey and Somalia positions the Turkish navy in a strategically vital region, underlining Ankara's growing ambitions at sea. But analysts warn that the deal threatens to...
View ArticleTurkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to end the threat posed by Kurdish rebel group the PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for decades. As Turkey prepares to launch a major military...
View ArticleErdogan’s local election defeat reshapes Turkey’s political landscape
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's worst electoral defeat in nationwide municipal elections has changed Turkey's political landscape. However, the Opposition's victory came at an awkward time....
View ArticleTurkish government looks to regain ground by limiting ties with Israel
The Turkish government has announced restrictions on Israeli trade, along with the suspension of scheduled flights to Israel. The moves come in the aftermath of a shock defeat for Turkish President...
View ArticleTurkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll be seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties....
View ArticleAid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis
A group of international activists are seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of vessels carrying aid. But with 10 people killed by Israeli security forces in a similar mission 14...
View ArticleTurkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict
Turkey has cut off trade with Israel as bilateral relations deteriorate over the Gaza conflict. The move follows domestic calls for a tougher stance against Israel, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
View ArticleGreek and Turkish leaders ready for diplomacy talks amid Aegean tensions
Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip is part of detente...
View ArticlePresident Raisi's death casts shadow over diplomatic tensions with Turkey
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by thousands of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash last week. Experts say the tragedy...
View ArticleTurkey's Saturday Mothers keep up vigil for lost relatives
Turkey's longest-running peaceful protest has entered its thousandth week. For decades, the "Saturday Mothers" have been holding silent vigils to demand justice for relatives who disappeared while...
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