WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department slapped sanctions on a bank in Turkey Friday in the latest effort to squeeze Iran into submission, The Post has learned. The Istanbul-based Golden Global Bank …
Turkey, AIIB sign cooperation deal, first focus on marine cleaning, minister says
ISTANBUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Turkey has signed a cooperation agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) that will support environmental investments, urban infrastructure and …
The war adds to Turkey’s slowdown pains
The Iran war has made this harder, pushing up costs and forcing Turkey to raise its year-end inflation forecast for 2026 twice in May, from 18% to 26%. There is some good news. Turkey’s ports, for …
Turkey’s Erdogan signals further nuclear projects with Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is planning to expand its nuclear cooperation with Russia to build more power plants …
Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine
ISTANBUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Turkey has prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain via the Black Sea and is in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding it, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said …
Pak-led Mecca defence pact reaches India’s eastern doorstep as Bangladesh shows interest
Bangladesh may join the Mecca Pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Here is why India is watching the 4,096-km border and China’s J-10CE talks.
Bangladesh sees ‘no risk’ in joining Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
Dhaka says joining the Mecca defence pact would not limit its ties with other partners, as experts warn the military alliance could test Bangladesh’s traditional non-aligned foreign policy.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says
Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul for the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which provides for collective defence against …
Tensions Spike Between Turkey and Israel as They Vie for Regional Influence
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement?
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.