Turkey Lowers Interest Rate To 47.5 Percent Turkey's central bank lowered its key interest rate on Thursday, the first cut in nearly two years as it battles with double-digit inflation. International Business Times · Dec 26, 2024
Turkey's central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5% Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%, carrying out its first rate cut in nearly two years as it tries to control soaring inflation The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
Syria Authorities Say Armed Groups Have Agreed To Disband The meeting between the rebel groups and Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "ended in an agreement on the dissolution of all the groups and their integration under the supervision of the ministry of defence", said a statement carried by the SANA news agency and the authorities' Telegram account. Latin Times · Dec 25, 2024
Turkey's soaring costs are creating a 'lost generation' of kids forced to help their families get by One-third of Turkey's children live in poverty, with many forced to work to support their struggling families The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024
Ecuador Vice President Says Noboa Seeking Her 'Banishment' A rift between Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and his deputy deepened on Tuesday as his ally-turned-adversary accused the leader of the South American nation of trying to banish her to Turkey. International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024
Syria Authorities Say Armed Groups Have Agreed To Disband Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry. International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces says they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024
Three of the worst Christmas traditions — and what to replace them with From roast turkey to the Royal family, Mike Daw is feeling Scrooge-like Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024
12 Killed In Blast At Turkey Explosives Plant A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 13 people and injuring four others, officials said. International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024
Concerns Rise Over ISIS Resurgence In Syria Recent developments in Syria raise concerns about ISIS resurgence and tensions with Turkey, prompting US efforts to combat the extremist group and ensure r... Top News · Dec 23, 2024
Syria has been liberated from Russia and Iran – but outsiders still threaten its new freedom After the fall of the Assad regime, the country now faces challenges from Turkey, Israel and the enmity of the west, says Robin Yassin-Kassab The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Turkey's Potential Invasion Of Syria Raises Global Concerns Turkish President Erdogan's planned invasion of Syria escalates tensions with Kurdish forces. U.S. mediates for peace and stability. Top News · Dec 20, 2024
US lifts $10m bounty on HTS leader after talks in Syrian capital In face-to-face meeting, Ahmed al-Sharaa gave assurances IS would not be allowed to operate in Syria, US official says The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024 US Diplomats Meet With Syria's New Ruler US diplomats met with Syria's new ruler on Friday, an official told AFP, as outside powers seek assurances the country's Islamist-led authorities will be moderate and inclusive.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Middle East latest: 2 journalists working for Kurdish media killed in clashes in northern Syria A journalists association says two reporters working for Kurdish media outlets have been killed in clashes between Syrian Kurdish militia and Turkish-backed fighters in northern Syria
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024 Iran scrambles to build ties with Syrian leaders as regional influence wanes Loss of authority in Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad adds to domestic and international crises facing Iranian leaders
The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2024 Rangers Europa League finalist given 19 minutes in three months, set to exit club FORMER Rangers defender Borna Barisic has been told he can leave Trabzonspor after just half a season in Turkey, after veteran manager Senol Gomes…
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried Turkey gained renown as a haven for refugees by welcoming more than 3 million Syrians fleeing violence between forces from Bashar Assad’s government and a patchwork of rebel groups
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Damning report hits out at UK weight-loss clinic that secretly filmed clients Staff said medicine had been imported from Turkey, and labels on the medicine were not in English
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024 Turkey's Pegasus Airlines Says To Buy 200 Boeing 737 Aircraft Turkey's Pegasus Airlines said Thursday it would buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft in its largest-ever order worth some $36 billion.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024 Turkish drugs supplier wins human rights bid to stay in UK after Home Office U-turn Theresa May originally decided not to deport the convicted drugs supplier, concluding he did not pose a danger
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024 The balance of power is shifting in the Middle East – and it is Turkey’s ‘full moon’ on the rise Ankara’s support of Syria’s rebels was a strategic triumph that confirms it is replacing Iran as the regional powerhouse, says Hassan Hassan, editor-in-chief of New Lines magazine
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits After more than a decade as a refugee in Turkey, Ahmed al-Kassem decided to bring his family back home to Syria only days after the fall of Bashar Assad