Former Turkish PM Yilmaz’s Son Found Dead At Home
Yavuz Yilmaz, son of former Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz, was found dead at home, with police believing that he committed suicide with his father's gun.
The body of son Yilmaz…
HRW Urges Turkey Not to Return Saudi Girls, Citing Risk of Harm
Human Rights Watch said on Friday that two Saudi girls who remain in police custody in Turkey are at risk and could face harm from family members if they return to Saudi Arabia against their…
Istanbul Court Releases 7 Suspects in Nightclub Attack Case
A Turkish court on Saturday ordered the release of seven suspects in the trial over the deadly New Year attack on an Istanbul nightclub following an initial series of hearings.
The court…
Erdogan Opens Turkey’s First Driverless Metro Line in Istanbul
Turkish president opened Turkey's first driverless metro line in Istanbul, in a ceremony with great pomp and grandeur as thousands flocked to the opening.
President Erdogan on Friday…
Though a Bold Step, OIC Communique Means Little in Reality
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed another surprise diplomatic victory after spearheading an Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to forge an accord, recognizing…
US Judge Refuses Turkish Banker’s Request for Mistrial
A U.S. judge overseeing a case against Turkish banker over violating U.S. sanctions against Iran has refused a motion by defense attorneys for a mistrial.
Judge Richard Berman rejected a…
Turkey Seeks Repatriation of Police Officer Who Testified in US Case
Turkey's Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul demanded from the U.S. authorities the repatriation of a former Turkish police officer who testified in a high-profile U.S. case New York City this…
McMaster Revises Critical Remarks, Seeking to Reassure Turkey
U.S President Donald J. Trump's National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster sought to alleviate jolted nerves of the Turkish leaders by pledging close cooperation against radical terrorist…
Turkey to Try to Annul Trump Move on Jerusalem at UN
Turkey will launch a new initiative at the United Nations to annul a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Turkish President Recep…
Lawmaker: Gov’t Members Seize Private Jets in Post-Coup Wealth Grab
"Every minister uses a private jet for their personal affairs. They travel with taxpayer-funded jets for trips at home and abroad," an opposition lawmaker decried during a speech in…