Qatar Promises $15bn Investment in Turkey
Qatar promised to make a $15 billion direct investment in Turkey, badly hit by a currency crisis amid a widening diplomatic standoff with the United States.
Foreign Tourists Get Surprise Bonanza from Turkey Woes
The collapse of the Turkish lira has caused trauma as Turks see their purchasing power slashed, but bargain-hunting foreign tourists are cashing in on a currency windfall.
Erdogan: Turkey to ‘Boycott’ US Electronic Goods
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would boycott U.S. electronic goods in retaliation for punitive sanctions by Washington against Ankara over the detention of an American pastor.
Erdogan Accuses US of Seeking to Stab Turkey ‘in the Back’
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the United States of seeking to stab Turkey "in the back" over a diplomatic row sparked by a pastor's detention.
Turkish Lira Sinks After Trump Doubles Tariffs on Turkey
The Turkish lira sank further against the U.S. dollar, standing 6.43 after U.S. President Donald J. Trump doubled tariffs on aluminum and steel from Turkey. As the lira crashes, President…
Turkey, US Fail to Reach Accord Over Detained Pastor Brunson
Turkey and the U.S. failed to reach an accord on Pastor Andrew Brunson after talks between the Turkish and U.S. officials in Washington on Wednesday, most likely paving the way for further…
Turkish Lawyers Seek Arrest of US Troops in Incirlik Base Over ‘Links to…
An association of Turkish lawyers seeks the arrest of a group of American troops based in Incirlik Air Base in the southern province of Adana over alleged ties to Gulen movement designated…
Four Bridges Collapse, Hundreds Stranded As Floods Sweep Northern Turkish City
Four bridges collapsed and hundreds of people remained stranded at a factory, urgently seeking help as heavy floods swept Black Sea province of Ordu and its districts on Wednesday.
After Weeks of Wrangling, Turkey’s CHP Will Not Hold Convention
After weeks of intense squabbling and haggling between rival factions, Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) decided that it will not hold an emergency convention to elect…
Turkish, US Officials Discuss Bilateral Ties, Pastor Brunson
Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal met with Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to discuss a wide array of issues, including the case of…