Turkey

Will death of Turkish cleric Gulen lead to a more peaceful Turkey?

There is much at stake. Gulen’s death could change things in Turkey, or it could lead the regime to feel more confident and become more aggressive. 

US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen at his home in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, US.

Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Turkey for failed 2016 coup, dies at 83

Gulen denied involvement in the failed coup, but his movement was designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey.

21/10/2024

Iran's FM believes he can wage war against Israel and not receive any pushback

Iran would have a proportional response ready for any Israeli attack on Iranian soil, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi threatened Israel from Turkey.

Turkey's Acik Radyo silenced as broadcast license revoked amid free speech concerns

The station was suspended in May and fined after a guest, speaking on April 24, referred to the massacre of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire in 1915 as genocide.

By REUTERS
17/10/2024

Turkey’s FM criticizes Israel's stance on two-state solution amid Hamas support

By not condemning October 7, Ankara backs Hamas and also continues to pay lip service to a two-state concept that Ankara has sabotaged.

Hamas leaders, retired US officials, policymakers convene in pro-Oct. 7 conference

‘Israel and Zionists control the world by proxy’; ‘world is in debt to Hamas’; ‘Wish I would be Hamas soldier’ among salient quotes from speakers.

15/10/2024

US organizes evacuations, emergency services from Lebanon: Over 1,000 Americans reach Turkey

The US Embassy in Beirut remains open to process emergency passports and other services, the State Department stated.

10/10/2024

'To protect youth and children': Turkey blocks instant messaging platform Discord

Turkey has banned Discord access following a court decision over concerns related to child abuse and obscenity amid public outrage.

By REUTERS
09/10/2024

Turkish lawmakers discuss Mideast in closed session after Erdogan's Israel claim

Israel has not publicly responded to Erdogan's claim, which analysts and opposition lawmakers say is far-fetched.

By REUTERS
08/10/2024

Turkey boosts exports to Palestinians sixfold after Israel trade freeze

In the first four months of the year, Turkish exports to Palestinian territories were up 35% to $49.4 million.

By REUTERS
08/10/2024
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