Turkey

Turkey November 23

Turkey sees another big interest rate hike amid double-digit inflation

Turkey's central bank on Thursday issued a five percent interest rate hike in hopes of combatting the Eurasian nation's double-digit inflation rate.

Turkey November 17

Turkey's Erdogan to visit Germany as differences over the Israel-Hamas war widen

Turkey, despite being a NATO member, has taken a divergent stance, championing the Palestinian cause and vociferously criticizing the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Turkey November 14

Turkey cozies up to Iran after praising Hamas 'mujahideen,' seeks reconciliation on key issues

Turkey seems to be trying to balance its desire for closer ties with its Arab neighbors with its allegiance to NATO and its seeming support for Hamas.

United Kingdom November 13

Englishman, suspected member of notorious 'Beatles' ISIS cell gets 8 years in prison

Aine Leslie Davis, 39, was sentenced by a British court to eight years in prison after being convicted of ISIS membership in Turkey, where he served a seven-and-a-half-year sentence.

Turkey November 8

Erdogan-backed law carrying jail time for 'disinformation' upheld by Turkish high court

Turkey's high court on Wednesday upheld a law that carries potential prison terms for those convicted of spreading disinformation affecting national security, public order and health.

Israel November 6

Hamas terror leaders hiding across Middle East away from war in Gaza

Top leaders within the Hamas terrorist organization live far away from the battlefield across the Middle East and rake in billions as ordinary people in Gaza suffer.

Germany November 5

Turkish suspect accused in German airport hostage situation involving 4-year-old

A Turkish man was arrested and his 4-year-old daughter was unharmed following an 18-hour hostage situation that unfolded at the Hamburg airport in Germany.

Turkey October 30

Turkey's Erdogan laments loss of Ottoman Empire at pro-Palestinian rally

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke during a rally in Istanbul over the weekend in which he lamented the loss of the Ottoman Empire, a report says.

Israel October 29

Lindsey Graham says Turkey becoming 'The Squad' of NATO after President Erdogan called Israel a 'war criminal'

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said Turkey is becoming "The Squad" of NATO after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Israel a war criminal.

Turkey October 28

NATO ally praises Hamas as 'freedom fighters,' condemns Israel as a 'war criminal'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also criticized Western allies for their unconditional support of Israel, saying they do not even try to push for a ceasefire.