The European Union pitched to Turkey last month the idea that the candidate for bloc membership could join a cost-cutting payments system to boost integration efforts and benefit those sending money …
Iraq Signs Contracts to Export Oil via Syria, Jordan, Turkey
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has confirmed steps to export oil and oil derivatives via Turkey, Jordan and Syria. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Deputy Minister for Extracti …
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
Both countries said they were suspending fighting before the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
NATO Boosts Defenses With Second Patriot Deployment to Turkey
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is deploying a second Patriot missile-defense system to Turkey’s Incirlik Air Base to bolster the alliance’s air defenses against threats from Iran.
NATO Sending Additional Patriot Air Defense to Turkey
NATO is deploying another Patriot air-defense battery in Turkey, the country’s defense ministry said, bolstering the alliance’s air defenses that previously shot down three missiles fired by Iran. The …
Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, presented his …
Turkey says third Iranian ballistic missile intercepted
A ballistic missile launched from Iran was neutralized by NATO air defence systems as it entered Turkish airspace, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday, marking the third such incident since …
What travelers should know before visiting Turkey and Cyprus right now
Travel to Turkey and Cyprus is still possible, but official warnings indicate that the security situation has become more complex amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Iraq plans pipeline revamp for direct Kirkuk oil exports to Turkey, minister says
Iraq is working to revamp a disused pipeline that would allow oil to be pumped directly to Turkey’s Ceyhan port without passing through the Kurdistan region, Iraqi oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani …
Turkey’s inflation fight stands exposed to a Trump wrecking ball
By bne Turkey bureau If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through …