Turkey considers the SDF’s main component—the People’s Protection Units (YPG)—an offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which Ankara and its Western allies list as a terrorist organization
SDF chief Abdi open to talks with Erdogan Read More »
Despite Erdogan’s vow to deliver single-digit inflation, analysts say the target is a fantasy so long as the self-proclaimed maestro of economics keeps treating orthodox interest-rate policy as a personal enemy
Economy guru Erdogan attacks interest rates amid runaway inflation Read More »
Nazis positioned themselves as anti-colonial liberators, aligning with Islamic principles against Britain and France
Nazi attempts to woo Muslims in the Middle East during WWII Read More »
Although the Indian government has not imposed a formal ban on Turkish goods, the consumer-led boycott is making an impact
Indian boycott of Turkish goods expands amid political tensions Read More »
The peace talks, which would be the first direct engagement between the two sides since March 2022, were marred by a diplomatic misstep, with Zelenskiy’s defense minister leading Ukraine’s delegation
Putin rejects Zelenskyy meeting, peace talks falter Read More »
Abdulghani Kikli, a prominent militia leader known as Ghaniwa, was killed in the Libyan capital, triggering a series of clashes that drove his forces from their longtime strongholds
Libya clashes signal growing power of Turkey-allied PM Dbeibah Read More »
The detention of Istanbul Mayor and main opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19 caused the Turkish lira to drop sharply
Turkey’s political turmoil hits economy and reserves, says EBRD Read More »
Since its insurgency began in 1984, the PKK has caused the deaths of over 40,000 people and led to ongoing social and economic turmoil in Turkey
PKK ends 40-year insurgency, but YPG conflict continues Read More »
Russian president says ceasefire may be negotiated in Turkish metropolis
Putin proposes resumption of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul Read More »
‘No reports of destruction have been received,’ says governor’s office
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul, no casualties reported Read More »
