Turkey in close cooperation with U.S. on Iran sanctions, minister says
Turkey is in close cooperation with the United States, the European Union and other parties to reduce the negative impact of U.S. sanctions on its relations with Iran, the text of a speech by Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu showed on Wednesday.
Turkey aims to improve ties with Saudi Arabia: minister’s speech text
Turkey aims to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia in all aspects, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said according to a prepared text of his speech to parliament on Wednesday.
Iraq to exchange food for Iranian gas, seeks U.S. approval: government officials
Iraq has agreed with Iran to exchange Iraqi food items for Iranian gas and energy supplies, two Iraqi government officials said on Wednesday.
China allows online travel agencies to resume selling group tours to South Korea: Yonhap
China has allowed its online travel agencies to resume selling group tours to South Korea after a diplomatic spat over the installation of a U.S.-backed, anti-missile system in South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday.
Swedish parliament rejects center-right Moderates leader as PM
Sweden’s parliament rejected center-right Moderates party leader Ulf Kristersson as new prime minister in a vote on Wednesday, leaving no end in sight to political deadlock that has gripped the country since a September election.
Right-wing plan for Swiss-first law approach headed for defeat
A right-wing proposal to cement Swiss sovereignty on legal matters over international law is headed for defeat in a binding referendum this month as opposition mounts, final polls released on Wednesday showed.
Germany not meeting Turkey demands on Gulen network: foreign minister
Germany is far from meeting Turkey’s demands regarding alleged members of the network of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Ankara for a 2016 failed coup, according to the text of a speech by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Turkey making efforts to get U.S. Congress to remove bills against Ankara
Turkey is making efforts to get the U.S. Congress to drop bills targeting Ankara, according to the text of a speech from Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday.
Instant View: UK PM May faces a fight to seal Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May faces one of the most the most dangerous moments of her premiership as she tries to convince senior ministers and parliament to accept a draft divorce deal agreed with the European Union.
U.S. measure to urge possible China sanctions over Xinjiang crackdown
U.S. lawmakers will introduce legislation on Wednesday urging a stronger response by the Trump administration to China’s crackdown on minority Muslims, including possible sanctions against a senior official, a move China decried as hypocrisy.
