Turkey
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May- 2022 -27 May
‘Leading’ IS Member Arrested in Istanbul: Turkish Official
A leading Islamic State member has been arrested in Turkey, a top official said, refusing to confirm that it was the jihadist group's leader.
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26 May
Turkish Akinci Drones Complete Record 2000 KM Flight
Two Turkish Akinci drones have completed a long-distance flight from western Turkey to Azerbaijan, covering 2,000 kilometers in five hours.
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25 May
Sweden Not Funding or Arming ‘Terrorist Organizations’, PM Tells Turkey
Sweden does not fund or arm terrorist organizations, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said, refuting Turkish claims.
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25 May
Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Iraq
Five Turkish soldiers serving in northern Iraq as part of operations against Kurdish militants were killed, the defense ministry said.
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24 May
US Warns Turkey Against New Syria Offensive
The United States warned Turkey against launching a new military operation in northern Syria, saying the NATO ally would be putting US troops at risk.
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23 May
Turkey’s Erdogan Conditions Support for Nordic Nations’ NATO Bids
Erdogan said Turkey would not look "positively" on Sweden and Finland's NATO bids unless its terror-related concerns were addressed.
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22 May
Six Killed in Iraq Drone Strikes Blamed on Turkey
Drone strikes targeting Kurdish rebels killed at least six people, including three civilians, in northern Iraq, local officials and the rebels said, blaming Turkey for the attack.
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19 May
Turkey’s Erdogan ‘Determined’ to Block Nordic NATO Bids
Turkey is "determined" to block Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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18 May
US Puts Full Weight Behind Sweden, Finland Bids to Join NATO
The US gave its full support for Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO, promising to stand by them if threatened by Russia and pressing Turkey to not block their membership.
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18 May
Turkey Arrests 3 Suspected IS Suicide Attack Plotters
Turkey said it had arrested three suspected Islamic State group members who were planning a suicide attack.
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