The Syrian government late Thursday extended its mandate for the approval of humanitarian aid to be delivered through the Bab al-Hawa crossing from Turkey, the sole artery for UN supplies for the …
Moody’s revises Turkey’s outlook to positive on decisive change in economic policy
Moody’s on Friday revised Turkey’s outlook to positive from stable, citing the decisive change to the country’s monetary policy.
Somali president’s son testifies in Turkey over fatal motorcycle crash
Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the son of Somalia’s president, testified at an Istanbul court regarding the death of a motorcycle courier, officials say.
Syria’s government extends permission for UN to bring aid through border crossing with Turkey
Syria’s government is giving the United Nations permission for another six months to use a major border crossing with Turkey to bring aid into the country’s rebel-held northwest …
Bernard Matthews turkey plant at risk of closure, putting 600 UK jobs at risk
“Bernard Matthews operates in an extremely challenging environment. Regrettably, the company continues to make losses – £10m ($12.7m) losses last year from £25m losses the previous year,” a statement …
Somali leader’s son freed in fatal car accident trial in Turkey
A Turkish court scrapped an arrest warrant for the son of Somalia’s president on Friday after he participated in a court case over a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic car he had been driving, …
Somali president’s son reportedly testifies in Turkey as he is accused of killing motorcyclist
The son of Somalia’s president has testified at an Istanbul court about the death of a motorcycle courier in the city.
CalMac ferry built in Turkey gets March launch date
The first of four ferries being built in Turkey for Scotland’s west coast routes will be launched on 16 March, ferry owner CMAL has announced. The MV Isle of Islay is then scheduled to arrive in …
Oil prices tick up after Iran seizes Iraqi oil vessel
Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) move higher after Iran reportedly seized a vessel carrying Iraqi oil that was heading toward Turkey. Iran state media reported: “After the theft of Iranian oil by the United …
Iran seizes oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman – state media
Iran seized a tanker with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey on Thursday in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its oil by the United States, Iranian state media reported, a …