The Turkish leader had faced intense pressure to halt trade with Israel amid the spiraling civilian death toll in Gaza and his party lost some votes in local elections in March to a small Islamist party that had been critical of Turkey's continued commercial relations with the Jewish state. "...
The Turkish government has showed its willingness to amend its ties with the U.S., but Washington seems to have no response, said Ilnur Cevik, a presidential aide. "We want to overcome the problems with the United States. Close cooperation with the United States is essential," said Erdogan'...
Mr Erdogan, who the same week vowed that Turkey would survive any sanctions, has personally lobbied for the release of Reza Zarrab, the Iranian-Turkish gold tradernow awaiting trial in New York. Mr Zarrab helped Tehran create a flourishing gold trade that used Turkey as a hub to transport ...
Several thousands of Belarusians are currently stuck abroad, unable to return home amid worldwide closure of border and flight halts. India: Arrests over Islamic missionary meeting NEW DELHI, India — Indian authorities say they have arrested 29 people, including 16 foreign nation...