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NATO chief to Erdoğan: Sweden ‘has fulfilled obligations’ for membership

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance, saying Stockholm has...

Turkish Defense Ministry sending special forces to Kosovo at NATO’s request

The Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that it would deploy special forces to Kosovo as part of a peacekeeping mission, following a request...

Anti-Erdoğan protest gets green light in Sweden despite Ankara’s warning

A Stockholm demonstration against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Sweden's planned NATO membership has been given the go-ahead for this weekend despite Ankara's...

Armenian PM to attend Erdoğan’s inauguration, official statement announces

Armenia's prime minister will attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday, Agence France-Presse reported, citing his office, the latest sign...

NATO chief to visit Ankara in ‘near future’ to push Sweden membership

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he would visit Ankara "in the near future" to push the ratification of Sweden's membership, after the...

US senator wants change of stance from Erdoğan before F-16 sale approval

A senior US senator who has long opposed the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey said on Tuesday he wants Turkish President...

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yes

NATO's chief voiced guarded optimism Tuesday on welcoming Sweden to the alliance as the United States pressed holdout Turkey to drop its objections, two...

Erdoğan labels surge in Turks’ Schengen visa rejection rate ‘political blackmail’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday labeled a recent increase in the rate of rejection of Schengen visa applications submitted by Turkish citizens...

Erdoğan, Sisi agree on reinstating ambassadors, Egypt’s presidency says

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have agreed on "the immediate start of upgrading diplomatic relations, exchanging ambassadors," Reuters...

Biden says he and Erdoğan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid

US President Joe Biden said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a call on Monday repeated Ankara's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from...

Putin calls Erdoğan re-election ‘clear evidence’ of support

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday congratulated Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has collaborated closely with Russia on key international issues despite disagreements,...

Russia says foiled Ukraine attack on warship in Turkish waters

Russia said Wednesday it had fended off a Ukrainian attack on one of its warships in Turkish waters with unmanned vessels, the latest attempted...

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