Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
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Erdogan: Turkey left to fight ISIS alone
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday accused the international coalition battling ISIS in Syria of leaving his country to fight the extremists alone on its own soil. “They have left us alone in our struggle against this organization which
Turkey decorates Saudi king for close ties
Turkey has decorated Saudi Arabia’s King Salman with the country’s highest state medal in recognition of the close ties between the two countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday bestowed the medal, saying the Saudi monarch had exerted “great
Turkey army ridicules talk of ‘anti-Erdogan coup’
Turkey’s military on Thursday angrily denied suggestions it could be planning a coup against the increasingly controversial President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Certain media outlets have carried reports speculating over the possibility of a military coup in Turkey, with Erdogan out
White House calls on Turkey to respect democratic values
The White House on Thursday called on the Turkish government to respect democratic values, amid allegations of a fresh press crackdown. “We urge Turkish authorities to ensure their actions uphold the universal democratic values enshrined in Turkey’s constitution, including freedom
Erdogan mulls giant ‘refugee city’ in north Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested building a new city in northern Syria to house some of the millions of refugees escaping the country’s civil war, reports said Saturday. Erdogan said in a speech in Istanbul late Friday that
Turkey ‘needs exec presidency for stability’
An executive presidential system would be more suitable for stability and reforms in Turkey, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday, as it would override coalition governments. “An executive presidential system is definitely more suitable to avoid leaving Turkey
Erdogan scolds U.S. over support for Syrian Kurds
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan upbraided the United States for its support of Syrian Kurdish rebels on Wednesday, saying Washington’s inability to grasp their true nature had turned the region into a “sea of blood”. Turkey should respond by implementing its
Erdogan warns U.S. not to side with Syrian Kurds
Turkey’s president lashed out at the United States a week after President Barack Obama’s envoy visited a northern Syrian town that is under the control of Syrian Kurdish forces, which Ankara considers terrorists. In comments published Sunday, Prime Minister Recep
Turkish parties hold first meeting to draft new constitution
A Turkish parliamentary commission is meeting in a fresh push to draft a new constitution that would replace the current charter which is a legacy of the 1980 military coup. The Constitutional Consensus Commission, comprised of legislators from all four
Turkey warns Russia after ‘airspace breach’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to “endure the consequences” if its jets continue to violate Turkish airspace, after Ankara reported a new border infringement incident by a Russian plane. NATO-member Turkey
Turkey accuses Russia of second airspace breach
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to “endure the consequences” if its jets continue to violate the Turkish airspace, after Ankara reported a new border infringement incident by a Russian plane. NATO-member
Why Turkey and Iran are two odd allies
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh The Turkish-Iranian relationship seems to have become more complicated in the recent months. In addition, the lifting of sanctions on Iran appears to mark a new era between Istanbul and Tehran. On the surface, tensions
Erdogan biopic to hit Turkish screens: Producer
Shooting will start next week on a feature film tracing the early career of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from his childhood in a poor district in Istanbul to his rise to become the city’s mayor, its producers said Friday. “Reis”
Kingdom and Turkey to set up strategic cooperation council
Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed on the need to set up a “strategic cooperation council” to strengthen military, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said on Tuesday. “The meeting produced a desire to
Erdogan to visit on Dec. 29
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the Kingdom on Dec. 29. He will meet with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and discuss means of strengthening relations between the two countries politically, economically, militarily and culturally. According
Erdogan signals possible warming of ties with Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signaled a possible warming of relations with Israel, saying in comments published Monday that the entire region would benefit from the normalization of ties. Relations between former allies Turkey and Israel broke down in
Erdogan: Turkish troops not leaving Iraq yet
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said it was “out of the question for the moment” that Turkish troops would withdraw from Iraq, after Baghdad accused Ankara of sending them in without permission. The row has badly soured relations and
Turkey detains alleged supporters of Erdogan foe in police force
Turkish police detained 18 people including senior police officers on Tuesday, in an investigation of alleged supporters within the police force of President Tayyip Erdogan’s foe, Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, state-run Anadolu Agency said. It said arrest warrants were issued
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