As the U.S. prepares to exit Afghanistan’s sprawling Bagram base after 20 years of war, NATO partner Turkey is willing to take the lead securing another airstrip — Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International, …
EU leaders back funding but warn Erdogan against ‘instrumentalizing’ Syrian migrants
EU leaders propose further funding to Turkey for Syrian refugees, but, at Greece’s insistence, issue a warning that the bloc “condemns any attempt by third countries to instrumentalize migrants for …
Turkey’s Lake Van: A dangerous crossroads on the migrant trail
As Turkey steps up migration controls, Afghan asylum-seekers take bigger risks. More than 800 people have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea this year alone.
Turkish Opposition Leader Tells Erdogan to let U.S. ‘Pick up the Pieces’ in Afghanistan
Turkey’s opposition leader told President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to involve Turkey with the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, telling the U.S. to “pick up the pieces.” …
Turkish Opposition Leader Tells Erdogan to let U.S. ‘Pick up the Pieces’ in Afghanistan
Turkey’s opposition leader told President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to involve Turkey with the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, telling the U.S. to “pick up the pieces.” …
Financial aid for migrants in Turkey to be discussed at EU summit
Leaders of the European Union gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss relations with Turkey and Russia, with financial support …
Turkey welcomes back tourists, hopes to recoup losses
Hotels in Turkey’s Antalya resort region, popular with foreign holidaymakers, are preparing to reopen after Russia’s lifting of flight restrictions to Turkey.
EU plan to fund Turkey border control ‘risks refugees’ forced return’
Critics say EU is building ‘fortress Europe’ that rides roughshod over rights of asylum seekers …
EU leaders expected to confirm financial aid for Turkey migrant help at summit
The bloc’s 27 heads of state and government will meet in Brussels on Thursday to also discuss migration, COVID-19 and relations with Russia. #BrusselsBureau …
Russia, Turkey Reach Agreement to Remove Troops From Libya, U.S. Official Says
The U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the Associated Press that the deal is not yet done, but each country is prepared to discuss an incremental withdrawal of about 300 …