Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions
The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country. Libya resumed oil...
View ArticleUN rapporteur says Israel's war in Gaza is 'emptying the land completely'
A year of war in Gaza has undermined international law and threatens to make the strip uninhabitable, according to the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories,...
View ArticleTurkey eyes US presidential race that stands to shake up mutual ties
With the presidential election in the United States only days away, Turkey is watching the vote closely. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed a close working relationship with Donald...
View ArticleHarris and Trump double down in Pennsylvania on eve of US election
As the United States stands on the brink of what many are calling the most consequential presidential election in recent history, the nation is focused on the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where...
View ArticleTurkish President Erdogan ready to rekindle friendship with Trump
With Donald Trump on course to begin his second term as US president, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eyeing renewed opportunities for collaboration – hoping to rekindle the close...
View ArticleTurkish radio ban is latest attack on press freedom, warn activists
The banning of an Istanbul-based independent radio station has sparked political condemnation and protests in Turkey. With a mission to bridge the country's cultural divides over the last 30 years,...
View ArticleTurkey witnesses wine boom, despite government restrictions and tax hikes
In Turkey, hundreds of new producers are growing the country's wine industry, and its international reputation – despite increasing taxation and controls by President Erdogan's religious, conservative...
View ArticleTurkey seeks Gaza ceasefire role despite US criticism over Hamas ties
Turkey is positioning itself as a key player in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, despite its close ties with Hamas, which have drawn criticism from Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
View ArticleSuccess of rebel groups in Syria advances Turkish agenda
The capture of Syria's major cities by rebel groups Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army, fighting against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad, offers Turkey the opportunity to achieve...
View ArticleAs Erdogan celebrates Turkish role in ousting Assad, uncertainty lies ahead
Ankara, one of the principal backers of some of the Syrian rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad, is being seen as a winner in the overthrow of the Assad regime. However, analysts warn much of...
View ArticleGaza’s powerful war narratives make their way to the Oscars
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, a collection of films titled From Ground Zero, created by Gaza-based filmmakers, has earned a place at the Oscars. The project, overseen by Palestinian filmmaker...
View ArticleTurkey steps up military action against Kurds in Syria as power shifts
Turkish-backed forces have launched a new offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime. The Syrian National Army, supported by Turkish air power, is pushing...
View ArticleTime to go home? Assad's demise brings dilemmas for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However,...
View ArticleTurkey’s Erdogan sees new Trump presidency as opportunity
With Donald Trump returning to the White House on Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees a chance to rekindle what he calls his "close working relationship" with the incoming US leader....
View ArticleAzerbaijan and Turkey build bridges amid declining influence of Iran
With Iran suffering setbacks in Syria and Lebanon, regional rivals Azerbaijan and Turkey are stepping up efforts to secure a strategic goal through the Zangezur corridor project that Tehran had been...
View ArticleInterim president Sharaa weighs-up Ankara and Riyadh in power struggle for Syria
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Ankara on Tuesday, on the heels of a visit to Saudi Arabia – a move that is being interpreted as a balancing act by Sharaa between the two regional...
View ArticleEuropean leaders reframe approach to arms sales to Turkey as Ukraine deal looms
In a sign of warming Turkish relations, European leaders have started lifting their opposition to key military hardware sales, to the alarm of Turkey's rival Greece. The move comes as Turkey, Nato's...
View ArticleFuture of US troops in Syria in question, under pressure from Turkey and Israel
The future of American troops in Syria is in the spotlight, as Turkey and Israel push competing agendas with the Trump administration regarding the role of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in...
View ArticleKurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peace
The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict...
View ArticleEurope's defence vulnerabilities exposed as US shifts on Ukraine
With war at Europe's doorstep and US support uncertain, the continent must focus on military readiness and strategic autonomy. RFI's David Coffey speaks with Serge Stroobants of the Institute for...
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