Iraq captures 186 Islamic State militants

Iraq captures 186 Islamic State militants

(VOVWORLD) - Iraq has dismantled the biggest Islamic State (IS) cell in the country’s western province of Anbar and captured 186 militants, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior said
NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Turkey

NA Chairwoman begins official visit to Turkey

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, beginning an official visit to Turkey at the invitation of Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly...
Turkey, US discuss Syria issues

Turkey, US discuss Syria issues

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed developments in Syria during a Tuesday phone call, a Turkish diplomatic source said
Turkey not to surrender to the US: Erdogan

Turkey not to surrender to the US: Erdogan

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will not surrender to the US under the sanctions imposed by the US over the detention of an American pastor, accusing Washington...
US-Turkey tensions unabated

US-Turkey tensions unabated

(VOVWORLD) - Relations between the two NATO allies, the US and Turkey, are tense over Turkey’s detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson. Instead of seeking a compromise, Turkey has accelerated cooperation...
Russia, Turkey vow to enhance strategic partnership

Russia, Turkey vow to enhance strategic partnership

(VOVWORLD) - Russia and Turkey will take steps to enhance their strategic partnership, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in...
US-Turkey strained relations

US-Turkey strained relations

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey is planning to use its Lira currency instead of USD in commercial transactions with its major trading partners, including Russia, China,...
Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rise 350

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rise 350

(VOVWORLD) - The death toll from the earthquake that hit Lombok Island in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province on Sunday has risen to 347, according to the State news agency...