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France pushes Turkey to support sanctions, stand up to Russian aggression

With Turkish Russian trade booming since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna's visit to Turkey this week focused on efforts to further isolate Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Greece complains to NATO and United Nations over Turkey's remarks

Greece has sent letters to NATO and the United Nations, complaining over what it called "inflammatory" statements by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and asking them to condemn Ankara's behaviour, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday.

Reuters

French minister heads to Turkey to discuss Russian sanctions evasion

France's foreign minister heads to Turkey on Monday to emphasise to Ankara the importance of its firms not circumventing Western sanctions on Russia after the United States said Turkish businesses faced the risk of sanctions.

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Gboly Ariyibi eyes World Cup as he again shares the stage with Dele Alli

As Ankaragucu host Besiktas in the Super Lig, two players who honed their skills in England will be looking to prove they have what it takes at the top level

The Guardian - UK

Four countries, six years, 7,000 miles: one Afghan family’s journey to the US

Zahra Amiri is among 41,000 working-age Afghans who have resettled in the US and are set to contribute $1.4bn to the US economy in their first year of work, according to new data

The Guardian - US

Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a strong opponent of the Syrian regime, says his country could be ready for dialogue with Damascus. It's a prospect that's causing alarm in the ranks of the Syrian opposition that relies heavily on Turkish support.

Radio France Internationale

Israel Wants Türkiye to Shut Down ‘Hamas’ Office

The Israeli charge d'affaires in Türkiye said on Friday the re-appointment of an ambassador to Ankara could happen within weeks, while repeating Israel's expectation that the Hamas office in Istanbul be closed down. Lillian said the process of re-appointing an ambassador to Türkiye was only a matter of "when and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Türkiye Downplays US Sanctions Threat over Russia Ties

Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati told businesses on Friday they should not be concerned by the threat of sanctions that Washington warns will follow if they do business with sanctioned Russians. Nebati’s Twitter comments represent Ankara’s first official response to a letter the US Treasury sent to Turkish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mamlouk-Fidan Talks: Mutual Demands, Russian Solutions

The security talks led by the Director of the Syrian National Security Office, Major General Ali Mamlouk, and the Director of Turkish Intelligence, Hakan Fidan, in Moscow highlighted a continuous gap between the two parties on the one hand, and the increasing Russian desire to find a solution to it.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli diplomat in Turkey expects ambassador appointment "within weeks"

The Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey said on Friday the re-appointment of an ambassador to Ankara could happen within weeks, while repeating Israel's expectation that the Hamas office in Istanbul be closed down.

Reuters

Türkiye Says it Supports Contribution of Syrian Opposition to Political Process

Türkiye reaffirmed its support for the Syrian opposition in the political process within the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which calls for a nationwide ceasefire, launch of negotiations, formation of a unity government within two years to be followed by elections. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. promises expanded visa services in Turkey after Ankara criticism

The United States promised on Wednesday to expand its visa processing capacity in Turkey, moving to defuse a dispute that has threatened to further strain already difficult relations between the NATO allies.

Reuters

Ankara: Palestinian Authority ‘Welcomes’ Türkiye’s Normalization with Israel

Türkiye announced that the Palestinian Authority welcomed the establishment of relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv, and that the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements strongly desired that as well, as the country would better defend the Palestinian cause. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu commented on the talks between President Recep…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan, Abbas Adhere to Two-State Solution as Key for Peace in Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Tuesday their adherence to the two-state solution to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, as a basis for achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. During a joint press conference held in Ankara,…

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Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties

Ankara (AFP) - Turkey said Tuesday that its restoration of full diplomatic relations with Israel did not mean a shift in Middle Eastern allegiances as it warmly welcomed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan vows continued support for Palestinians

Turkey's president says his country's reconciliation with Israel will in no way diminish Ankara's support for the Palestinian cause

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Has No Preconditions for Dialogue with Syria, Says FM

Türkiye has no preconditions for dialogue with Syria but any talks should focus on security on their border, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, in a further softening of Ankara's stance towards Damascus after a decade of hostility. Türkiye has backed opposition factions fighting to topple Syria's President Bashar…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Says It Has No Preconditions for Dialogue with Syria

Türkiye does not have preconditions for dialogue with the Syrian government and talks should be goal-oriented, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday in a further softening of Ankara's stance towards Damascus. Türkiye has backed opposition fighting to topple Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, and cut diplomatic relations with Damascus…

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Kurdish Party Accuses Russia of Granting Türkiye Green Light to Attack N. Syria

The Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) accused on Friday Russia of giving Türkiye the greenlight to attack Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Prominent member of the PYD Ahmed Khoja told Asharq Al-Awsat that despite Russian and Iranian reassurances that Ankara would not be allowed to invade northeastern Syria by land,…

AFP

Erdogan says Turkey not looking to take Syrian territory

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey was not looking to seize any Syrian territory despite stepping up its attacks against Kurdish forces in the war-torn country's north.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ankara, Damascus Demand Opening Communication Channels

Ankara and Damascus have exchanged demands for reopening contact channels and normalizing ties, according to Turkish sources. Turkey's pro-government newspaper “Turkiye” has alleged that Assad has five demands from Ankara, and that the Turkish government requires the Syrian regime to “completely clear” the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) from its…

The Independent UK

Erdogan seeks to bolster Turkey’s clout in visit to Ukraine’s Zelensky

While the West remains nervous about Turkey’s efforts to position itself as mediator, Kyiv may appreciate its role

Axios

Turkey and Israel restore full diplomatic relations

The announcement ends a four-year diplomatic crisis.

Reuters

Turkish official casts doubt on report of new Russian air defence sale

A Russian state news agency said on Tuesday that Russia and Turkey had signed a contract to ship Ankara a second batch of S-400 air defence systems, but a Turkish defence official immediately cast doubt on the report.

Reuters

Swedish PM Andersson says will live up to terms of NATO deal with Turkey

Sweden will live up to the conditions of a memorandum of understanding agreed with Ankara to overcome Turkey's objections to Swedish membership of NATO, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Tuesday.

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