An American man living in Thailand was arrested this month and spent a weekend in jail. If convicted of criminal defamation, he faces up to two years in prison.
Venezuela and Iran Resist U.S. Sanctions With Fuel Flotilla
The first vessel in an Iranian convoy of ships bringing desperately needed fuel arrived in Venezuela, demonstrating both nations’ determination to undermine U.S. efforts to isolate the governments in …
Iran’s mullahs torture and execute while U.N. dithers
While international leaders are making lofty speeches at the U.N. General Assembly, the Iranian regime has plumbed the depths of depravity by torturing and executing young political prisoners.
Rouhani says U.S. can impose neither negotiations nor war on Iran
Iran’s president told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the United States could impose “neither negotiations nor war” on the Islamic Republic amid heightened tension between the longtime foes …
Turkey sees sustainable growth, lower C/A deficit in three-year forecast – officials
Turkey’s new medium-term programme, expected to be announced this week, will prioritise sustainable growth in the short-term and foresees a significant recovery in the current account deficit, two …
Pompeo urges Greece, Turkey to resolve Mediterranean row
The United States on Monday called on Greece and Turkey to find “good solutions” to a tense Mediterranean territorial dispute after the NATO neighbours agreed to hold talks.
Turkey: Lira slides to new record lows on Caucasus clash fears
Escalating crisis between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh sparks fears of deeper Turkish involvement.
Turkey’s Erdogan says Armenia must withdraw from Azeri lands
Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar attends a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir …
Pompeo pledges US support to ease Greece-Turkey dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States will use its diplomatic and military influence in the region to try to ease a volatile dispute between NATO allies Greece and Turkey over ene …
Mike Pompeo in Greece amid tensions with Turkey over gas reserves
Crisis triggered by discovery of gas reserves in Mediterranean has upset uneasy relationship between geopolitical rivals …