President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has complained about an international conspiracy forming against Turkey, and he says it’s attempting to frustrate his projection of Turkish power and influence abroad.
Turkey sanctions over S-400 made mandatory in defense bill
WASHINGTON ― The final version of the must-pass annual defense policy bill unveiled Thursday mandates the president sanction Turkey for its acquisition of the S-400 air missile defense system. Though …
Uighur exiles in Turkey blackmailed into spying for the Chinese
Uighurs living in Istanbul have described how the Chinese Communist Party is pressuring them to spy on their compatriots by using their families back in China as pawns.Whatsapp messages from handlers …
The multiple meanings of turkey
Last week, most Americans prepared a beautiful, golden brown turkey for their Thanksgiving feast. The word turkey surprisingly has a lot of dual meanings. Of course it is known primarily as a main …
Lawmakers Target Russia and Turkey in Annual Defense Policy Bill
Lawmakers took aim at Russia in the annual defense policy bill, with provisions that include sanctions on Turkey for purchasing a Russian-made missile system and on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas …
In parting shot, Pompeo rebukes Turkey at NATO meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his final NATO meeting this week to sharply criticise Turkey, saying its purchase of a Russian weapons system was “a gift” to Moscow, according to five …
U.S.’s Khalilzad Travels to Turkey, Qatar for Talks on Afghanistan – State Department
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is traveling to Turkey and Qatar for discussions on Afghan peace negotiations, the State Department said on Thursday. The ambassador left …
Prosecutors Say Birth Tourism Fraud Ring Out Of Turkey Operated On Long Island For 3 Years
Prosecutors say more than 100 pregnant women from Turkey came this country to give birth to babies to instantly be granted U.S. citizenship.
US Clashes With Turkey At NATO Talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo strongly criticised Turkey at a NATO ministerial meeting, participants told AFP on Wednesday, raising the hopes of some allies pushing for sanctions against Ankara. A …
Construction of Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Monitoring Centre Has Begun: Turkey
Construction work has started on a joint Turkish-Russian centre to monitor a ceasefire in the mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday. He said the …