Ezgi Akin

Amid preparations for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey is eyeing sideline talks for a possible breakthrough on removing US sanctions tied to its purchase of Russian S-400 systems.

The visit came after Pakistan’s defense chief suggested that talks were advancing on a wider defense arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

Ankara says the project would be faster and cheaper than alternatives, but rival routes could sharpen competition with Greece over eastern flank logistics.

A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership vote of Turkey's main opposition CHP, throwing the party into turmoil and potentially paving the way for former chair Kemal Kilicdaroglu's return amid a broader crackdown on opposition figures.

Washington and Ankara are stepping up coordination on efforts to unify Libya’s divided institutions, but analysts warn that major financial and political obstacles remain.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the document under discussion as a 14-point framework agreement rather than a final deal.

A new poll shows a majority in Turkey rejects the court ruling that ousted main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.

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The debate risks adding a new irritant to a fragile Turkey-Greece thaw that followed years of tensions.

Egypt and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Gulf energy flows, increasing the significance of Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure.