That alliance, observers say, is challenging Russia’s grip on the Caucasus as Moscow is distracted by its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Sweden's bid to join NATO is heading for a delay as Turkey's parliament starts a new session this Sunday without the NATO enlargement vote on the agenda. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, delaying a vote on Sweden's NATO membership puts Turkey on a collision course with the U.S.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, boosting hopes of a rapprochement between the countries. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
With world leaders gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is stepping up his efforts to save the Ukrainian grain deal and bring Russia back into the agreement. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to repair relations with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. But Assad is refusing talks until Turkey withdraws its forces from Syria and Russia may be key to breaking the impasse.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are pledging deeper economic cooperation as the list of international sanctions on Russia grows. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Yoruk Isik’s website, bosphorusobserver.com, has become important go-to monitoring resource, helping expose Russia's exports of stolen Ukrainian grain and coal from Russian-occupied ports on Black Sea
It started as one man’s hobby, but watching Russian cargo ships on the Bosphorus Strait and spotting those that are busting sanctions by carrying illegal cargo from occupied ports in Ukraine has become a crucial resource for global media and others who monitor compliance.
Historic rivals Greece and Turkey are working to improve ties after the two countries’ leaders received election mandates this year. Next week, Turkish and Greek foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Turkey, but analysts warn that obstacles remain. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, faces one of its worst droughts and now record-high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city's reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if more rain doesn’t come. Dorian Jones reports.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas travels to Turkey as Erdogan pushes for closer ties with Israel
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Egypt in early July is raising hopes for ending conflicts across the Middle East and Africa. For VOA, Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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