Iraq cancelled a ministerial visit and summoned Turkey’s ambassador as it blamed Ankara for a drone strike that killed two high-ranking Iraqi officers on Tuesday. Iraqi officials labelled the strike a …
Iraq military says Turkish drone kills 2 senior commanders
A Turkish drone strike killed two senior Iraqi security officials, Iraq’s military said Tuesday, marking the first time Turkey’s operation to root out Kurdish rebels in Iraq’s north produced …
Not Even a $35 Billion Turkey Stock Slump Can Deter Local Buyers
The latest market rout in Turkish assets erased about $35 billion from the value of Istanbul-listed companies, but it has fallen short of discouraging local buyers.The Borsa Istanbul 100 Index fell 11 …
Tension high between Turkey, Greece in eastern Mediterranean
Tension remained high Tuesday between Greece and Turkey, both of which have warships in the eastern Mediterranean after Turkey sent a research vessel to carry out seismic research for energy resources …
Greece wants emergency EU ministers’ meeting on Turkey tensions
Greece will request an emergency meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers over Turkey’s decision to dispatch a seismic research vessel in a disputed area in the eastern Mediterranean, the prime …
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iraq reports highest daily COVID-19 infections as Turkey announces economic recovery from outbreak
A medic performs COVID-19 testing at a Chinese-built lab in Baghdad, Iraq on July 29, 2020. (Xinhua photo) — Iraq reports highest 3,484 daily #coronavirus infections; — Turkey announces economic …
In Turkey, COVID-19 hits Syrian-owned businesses harder, study finds
The COVID-19 pandemic and government efforts to contain it have sorely strained businesses across Turkey, with Syrian entrepreneurs reporting the worst impact, according to a new assessment by …
Trump, trade and Turkey weigh on emerging markets
A trio of risks confronts emerging markets following a period in which prices have stuck to the August script, with implied currency volatility increasing in the five days through Friday by the most …
Zynga: Strong Growth, Another Turkey Deal, Lackluster Margins
Zynga sees strong momentum in bookings and sales and furthermore announces what appears to be a nice bolt-on deal.
Greece accuses Turkey of ‘threatening peace’ in the Med
Greece has called a military meeting after Turkey resumed a mission looking for gas reserves near a Greek island. Erdogan has meanwhile called for dialogue to resolve ongoing issues between the two …