16 Turkish fighters killed in Libya, says LNA | Ahval Ahval – Spotlight on Turkey: Facts and V… The Libyan National Army (LNA) said on Sunday that it killed a total of 16 Turkish fighters since… Turkey is ‘at war’ with Syrian gov’t, says Erdoğan President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that the conflict between … Read more
Probably Turkish leadership is now trapped and is looking for some kind of rapprochement with the West. I cannot imagine any good intentions from the Turkish judiciary. Turkish Gezi park activists acquitted of terror charges in surprise ruling World news: Turkey by Bethan McKernan, Arrest warrants lifted for seven other defendants being tried over nationwide protests … Read more
U.S. Senate unanimously recognises Armenian Genocide | Ahval News (Updates with details, comments throughout) U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan effort by Senators… U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in Syria and purchase of … … Read more
Exclusive: Turkey holds up NATO military plans over Syria dispute – sources Reuters – Robin Emmott – Nov 26, 7:15 AM BRUSSELSBRUSSELS (Reuters) – Turkey is refusing to back a NATO defense plan for the Baltics and Poland until the alliance offers Ankara more political support for its fight against Kurdish YPG militia in northern Syria, … Read more
As can be seen, the US’ declining economy cannot compete with Turkey’s splendor.
Trump’tan Sabah gazetesinden Hilal Kaplan’a: Gazeteci olduğuna emin misin? Türkiye hükümeti için çalışıyor olmayasın? pic.twitter.com/8Yjj6gDEC9 — Yol TV (@YolTV) November 13, 2019 ‘I’m a Big Fan’: Trump Gives Warm Welcome to Turkey’s Erdogan NYT > Turkey President Trump seemed unbothered by Turkey’s recent invasion of Syria, which prompted outrage in Congress and among Twitter accounts … Read more
Boom Times for Turkey’s Lobbyists in Trump’s Washington CNS Search – Adam Klasfeld – Oct 31, 9:48 PM MANHATTAN (CN) – Some five years ago, Turkey’s soft power suddenly swelled in the United States as the country’s lobbyists and pro-government charities received millions in newfound funding. That was the same year that leaked tapes appeared Erdoğan: … Read more
In the meantime, John Oliver delivers one of his harshest: US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’ Bianet :: English The US House of Representatives has passed a “resolution officially recognizing Armenian genocide” by a 405-to-11 vote. Though the resolution is not legally binding, it still marks the first time that a house in … Read more
Turkey dismisses four Kurdish mayors on terror charges | Ahval Turkey’s Interior Ministry on Monday removed four district mayors from office in the predominantly… Trustees appointed as mayors in southeastern province, districts The Interior Ministry of Turkey appoints new mayors in the southeastern Hakkari and Mardin provinces Journalist Demir’s Photo with Demirtaş Cited as Crime … Read more
Assessing the Fatalities in Turkey’s PKK Conflict Crisis Group – Oct 21, 3:00 PM Turkey’s ruling party sees recent battlefield and electoral gains as vindicating its hardline policies toward the PKK. But these same policies fuel the Kurdish grievances that keep the fighting going. Ankara would thus be wise to consider exploring Trump is ‘fully prepared’ … Read more
Turkey Rejects U.S. Call for Immediate Cease-Fire in Syria Wall Street Journal – David Gauthier-Villars – Oct 16, 2:54 AM ISTANBUL—Turkey rejected a U.S. call for an immediate cease-fire in northeast Syria, pressing ahead with its military offensive as senior Trump administration officials rushed to Ankara to try to resolve fighting triggered by the withdrawal Halkbank … Read more
Turkish Bank Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Its Participation In A Multibillion-Dollar Iranian Sanctions Evasion Scheme Department of Justice – Oct 15, 1:41 PM Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John C. Demers, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant … Read more
Turkey Syria offensive: 100,000 flee homes as assault continues BBC News | Europe | World Edition The UN says thousands of people are sheltering in schools as pressure mounts on Turkey to halt the attack. Kurdish politician among nine civilians shot dead by pro-Turkey forces in Syria World news: Turkey by Martin Chulov and Mohammed Rasool in … Read more
via Confirmed: Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram restricted in parts of southern #Turkey; real-time network data show social media now blocked in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa and Hatay by TTNet amid #PeaceSpring military operations into northern Syria 📉 📰 https://t.co/zx4QGrE56B pic.twitter.com/jAO9YtM8vq — NetBlocks (@netblocks) October 11, 2019 Arrest News in Turkish here From EU to Erdoğan: We … Read more
Turkish troops launch offensive into northern Syria, says Erdogan BBC News | Europe | World Edition The incursion announced by President Erdogan is to target Kurdish militias and create a “safe zone”. Exclusive: Official Who Heard Call Says Trump Got ‘Rolled’ By Turkey and ‘Has No Spine Newsweek – James LaPorta – Oct 7, 11:16 AM … Read more