Turkish-US News Watch

Turkey rejected Haiti's 2022 extradition request for Samir Nasri Salem Handal over torture fears, yet a U.S. court later detailed his alleged role...

Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek's claim that all profiteers from the multi-billion-dollar fund scandal have been identified signals a direct push for...

The Turkish American Society of Missouri hosted its inaugural food and culture festival on Oct. 17 at 9201 Watson Road in Crestwood, exceeding attendance expectations with authentic Turkish dishes, live stage performances, and children's activities.

The EU Council imposed asset freezing sanctions against 743 individuals and 826 entities in Russia for supporting the military-industrial complex,...

OFAC sanctioned a Turkish male citizen holding Iranian national ID 0381818969 under [IRAN-EO13902], imposing secondary sanctions. The notice excerpt offers almost no details on the individual or any alleged conduct.

The NBA's 2026-2027 season tips off with three Turkish nationals ready to contribute.

• Alperen Sengun returns for the Houston Rockets as a two-time...

Turkish police and intelligence agents arrested Richard Heart in a dawn raid on a luxury Istanbul home, tracing millions in suspicious crypto activity...

• Turkish Justice Minister confirmed Richard Heart (Richard James Schueler) was detained October 14 in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district with his wife and...

Turkey sees the Trump-Putin diesel supply deal as vital for energy security, given its reliance on Russia alongside Iran and Azerbaijan while pursuing...

Two people remain missing after flash floods swept their car in Istanbul's Pendik district during the city's second heavy rainfall in days. This...

Sen. Rick Scott branded Turkey's actions toward Greece and Cyprus as "thuggish behavior" and warned it is "not acting like a NATO ally," while...

Sharp U.S. congressional critique of Turkey’s actions as a NATO ally:

• Sen. Rick Scott called F-16 overflights into Greek airspace and occupation of...

A U.S. lawsuit against Binance highlights specific Turkey-based channels allegedly moving tens of millions in crypto to Hamas and Iran-linked...

Turkish Airlines and Turkish Technic gain structured engine supply and maintenance support for 600+ LEAP-1B engines through the new CFM International...

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya proposed TÜRKPOL within the Organization of Turkic States to boost law-enforcement ties among members, modeled...

Halkbank dodged fines and wrongdoing admissions in a $20 billion Iran sanctions evasion case after Turkey helped broker the 2025 Gaza ceasefire, yet...

• Scale of operation: Turkish police detained 348 suspects across 58 provinces in coordinated raids targeting gangs.
• Social media recruitment:...

Turkish police raided Halk TV headquarters, halting live broadcasts and appointing a new administrator at one of the few channels critical of Erdoğan....

Turkish authorities raided independent broadcaster Halk TV and appointed a trustee manager amid a corruption investigation, raising questions about legal measures targeting critical media outlets.

Turkish police and intelligence detained HEX founder Richard Heart in an Istanbul raid, seizing cash, watches, guns, and drones.

• Finland seeks...