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Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

April 1, 2026

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says

March 4, 2026

NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says

NATO defense systems were reportedly deployed to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile approaching Turkish airspace amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn

February 22, 2026

Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn

Turkey's expansion into Africa through commerce including military sales reportedly challenges U.S. interests as ongoing conflicts create new opportunities for Ankara.

Trump convenes first 'Board of Peace' meeting as Gaza rebuild hinges on Hamas disarmament

February 19, 2026

Trump convenes first 'Board of Peace' meeting as Gaza rebuild hinges on Hamas disarmament

International coalition commits billions for Gaza rebuilding as Trump chairs inaugural Board of Peace meeting, with funding tied to security conditions.

Man who burned Quran in London may get US asylum as case draws Trump administration attention

February 15, 2026

Man who burned Quran in London may get US asylum as case draws Trump administration attention

Free speech controversy erupts as the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service appeals the overturned conviction of Hamit Coskun, who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports

February 13, 2026

Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports

Chaotic video captured a midair brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K., reportedly forcing a diversion to Belgium after passengers exchanged punches.

Iran ramps up regional threats as Trump considers talks, and eyewitness accounts of regime violence emerge

February 2, 2026

Iran ramps up regional threats as Trump considers talks, and eyewitness accounts of regime violence emerge

Iran escalates regional threats while reportedly exploring nuclear talks with the U.S., as violent regime crackdown on protesters killed thousands nationwide.

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

January 24, 2026

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.

Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing

January 15, 2026

Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.

Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS

January 15, 2026

Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS

Syria conflict escalates as Turkey warns Damascus may use force against Kurdish SDF fighters after deadly clashes near Aleppo reportedly killed 23.