Turkish opposition leader criticizes weak Western response

Turkish opposition leader criticizes weak Western response

March 29, 2025 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
Imamoglu expressed disappointment with the Western response to his arrest, especially from countries that prioritize democracy and human rights.
USAGM reverses decision to cut funding for RFE/RL

USAGM reverses decision to cut funding for RFE/RL

March 28, 2025 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
Judge Royce Lamberth ruled to suspend any actions aimed at shutting down RFE/RL operations until the full hearing of the case.
Erdogan blames opposition for violence wave in Turkey

Erdogan blames opposition for violence wave in Turkey

March 25, 2025 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
President Erdogan accused the opposition for the unrest and violence, resulting in police injuries and material damage across Turkey.
New Syrian leader demands Assad’s extradition from Russia

New Syrian leader demands Assad’s extradition from Russia

March 22, 2025 - 13:26 AMT  09:26 GMT
Ahmed al-Sharaa has requested Putin to extradite Assad, who has been in Russia since December 2024
Turkish opposition leader: this nation will defeat Erdoğan again

Turkish opposition leader: this nation will defeat Erdoğan again

March 20, 2025 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
The opposition in Turkey calls recent arrests a political crackdown. Özgür Özel says Erdoğan fears losing power and tries to suppress dissent.
EU states urge to prevent closure of Radio Liberty

EU states urge to prevent closure of Radio Liberty

March 19, 2025 - 15:11 AMT  11:11 GMT
EU foreign ministers discuss ways to prevent the closure of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, with the Czech Republic proposing to replace U.S. funding with European support.
Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days

Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days

March 19, 2025 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Temporary truce reached on energy infrastructure attacks in Ukraine
EU considers supporting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

EU considers supporting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

March 18, 2025 - 18:30 AMT  14:30 GMT
The EU General Affairs Council is set to discuss potential support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, as confirmed by Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák.
UN report: Turkey exports nearly 1,000 armored vehicles in two years

UN report: Turkey exports nearly 1,000 armored vehicles in two years

March 18, 2025 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
The document states that in 2023, 11 countries received 501 combat armored vehicles, while 549 units were exported in 2022.
Voice of America halts broadcasts, staff furloughed

Voice of America halts broadcasts, staff furloughed

March 17, 2025 - 11:32 AMT  07:32 GMT
Voice of America (VOA) has ceased operations for the first time in its 83-year history, with all 1,300 staff members placed on furlough.
Trump plans to talk with Putin on Ukraine war March 18

Trump plans to talk with Putin on Ukraine war March 18

March 17, 2025 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
Trump eyes diplomatic breakthrough as he plans to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Putin after key Moscow talks.
U.S. diplomat: Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement could reshape region

U.S. diplomat: Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement could reshape region

March 15, 2025 - 14:54 AMT  10:54 GMT
"I hope the OSCE can continue to play a role in the region. But the time for the Minsk Group has passed," Warlick stated.
Trump calls for safety of surrounded Ukrainian troops in Kursk region

Trump calls for safety of surrounded Ukrainian troops in Kursk region

March 15, 2025 - 14:53 AMT  10:53 GMT
President Trump urges President Putin to ensure the safety of Ukrainian soldiers encircled in Russia's Kursk region, emphasizing the need to avoid a catastrophic massacre.
U.S. migrant arrests surpass previous year's total

U.S. migrant arrests surpass previous year's total

March 15, 2025 - 14:44 AMT  10:44 GMT
In the initial 50 days of Donald Trump's return to the White House, migrant arrests have exceeded last year's total, with over 32,000 detained.
Moscow to consider U.S. ceasefire proposal in eastern Ukraine

Moscow to consider U.S. ceasefire proposal in eastern Ukraine

March 13, 2025 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
Russia is willing to review the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, but a full peace deal is necessary for lasting stability.
Google blocks 14,000 Azerbaijani propaganda channels on YouTube in 2024

Google blocks 14,000 Azerbaijani propaganda channels on YouTube in 2024

March 10, 2025 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
Google has intensified its crackdown on Azerbaijani propaganda, blocking over 14,000 YouTube channels in 2024 alone, citing coordinated disinformation campaigns targeting Armenia and glorifying Azerbaijan's government.
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