• After crushing protests, Iran's supreme leader now tries to avert a U.S. attack

    After crushing protests, Iran's supreme leader now tries to avert a U.S. attack

    Feb 04, 2026 09:32 PM EST

    ... with the U.S., Khamenei may be seeking to buy time to avert U.S. strikes – or counting on Trump’s threats being a bluff. Turkey, Egypt, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have all been working to try to arrange talks, which could take place ...

  • Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will take place Friday in Oman, foreign minister says

    Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will take place Friday in Oman, foreign minister says

    Feb 04, 2026 09:15 PM EST

    ... kilometers (1,250 miles) and was launched towards Israel during the war last year. Turkey urges diplomacy Also Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Turkey’s opposition to foreign intervention in neighboring Iran, calling for the resolution of issues through dialogue.Turkey has been urgently working for the past ...

  • Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses nations to break from Tehran

    Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses nations to break from Tehran

    Feb 04, 2026 06:01 PM EST

    ... did nearly $125 billion in international trade in 2024, including $32 billion with China, $28 billion with the United Arab Emirates and $17 billion with Turkey, the World Trade Organization says. Separately, Xi also spoke on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi’s engagement with Trump and Putin comes ...

  • U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier

    U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier

    Feb 03, 2026 08:46 PM EST

    ... marking one of the first clear signs from Tehran that it wants to try to negotiate with Washington despite a breakdown of talks last summer.Turkey had been working behind the scenes to make the talks happen there later this week as Witkoff is traveling in the region. A Turkish ...

  • California Gov. Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz in latest clash with the Trump administration

    California Gov. Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz in latest clash with the Trump administration

    Jan 30, 2026 04:39 PM EST

    ... whose parents emigrated to the U.S. from Turkey. He also claims there "has not been a lot of attention on these problems" in California. Turkey and Armenia have long been strained by historic grievances and Turkey's alliance with Azerbaijan. The neighboring countries have no formal diplomatic ties, and ...

  • Syrian forces take control of prison holding IS detainees after Kurdish fighters evacuate

    Syrian forces take control of prison holding IS detainees after Kurdish fighters evacuate

    Jan 23, 2026 06:45 PM EST

    ... IS “terrorist organization.” The fighters arrived in Kobani as the region is under siege by government forces from three sides, while the border crossing with Turkey from the north remains closed as it has been for years. Kobani resident Mihemet Bozan told The Associated Press that he had to drive ...

  • Trump unveils his vision to rebuild Gaza into a seaside metropolis

    Trump unveils his vision to rebuild Gaza into a seaside metropolis

    Jan 22, 2026 11:55 PM EST

    Amna Nawaz: So far, some 35 nations have signed on, many attending today's ceremony, from Argentina and Bulgaria to Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Turkey and Mongolia. Some, including Canada, Germany and Israel, have joined, but were absent today, and others, like France and Britain, have rejected the invitation ...

  • News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm

    News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm

    Jan 21, 2026 11:40 PM EST

    ... Nearly 20 nations have now said they will join President Trump's Board of Peace. That's according to an Associated Press tally. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement today saying they have accepted Trump's invitation. Earlier, Israel ...

  • Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East

    Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East

    Jan 21, 2026 04:03 PM EST

    ... Kosovo, Morocco, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.Netanyahu's decision was significant because his office had previously said the composition of a Gaza executive committee — which includes Turkey, Israel's key regional rival, and will work with those governing the territory day to day — was not coordinated with the Israeli government and ...

  • News Wrap: World leaders weigh whether to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

    News Wrap: World leaders weigh whether to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

    Jan 19, 2026 11:45 PM EST

    ... phase of the Gaza peace plan. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers today, Netanyahu said he objects to the makeup of the board, which could also include Turkey and Qatar, who have been critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister (through interpreter): We have a certain disagreement ...