BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Iraq’s security forces have seized an estimated 1.1 tonne of captagon pills hidden inside a truck that entered Iraq from Syria via Turkey, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship toward a …
CERAWEEK Turkey to develop its shale fields with US producer Continental Resources
Turkish national oil company TPAO has signed a joint venture agreement with U.S. oil producer Continental Resources to develop shale fields in the country’s Diyarbakir Basin, Turkish Energy Minister …
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Turkey is a partner in security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine saw Turkey as a partner in security guarantees for his country, and added that Kyiv was ready to ratify a free trade agreement between the …
Turkey’s independent news websites face closure risk after Google changes
Several independent media outlets in Turkey face a potential risk of closure after algorithm changes made by Google led to a significant reduction in reader traffic, a joint statement from the outlets …
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.
Briefings reveal Nato chief called on EU and Turkey to improve relations amid pressing security concerns
Nato has reportedly called on the EU and Turkey to improve their relations given Donald Trump’s move to deprioritise the US role in the security of Europe. The US president’s downgrading of defence …
Russian oil supplies to India recover in March, sources say
India’s Russian oil imports recovered in March, returning to near usual levels after a 3-month decline, as non-sanctioned vessels were delivering cargoes, while some supplies were diverted from Turkey …
Turkey Cautiously Optimistic About Syrian Deal With Kurdish Forces, Official Says
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is “cautiously optimistic” about an agreement between the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syria’s new government, a Turkish official said on …
From crisis to recovery: How Turkey’s textile industry hopes to recover by 2026
Turkey’s textile industry aims for 2026 recovery after earthquake and pandemic setbacks. Focusing on new markets and innovation, the sector …