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9% spike in Mideast military spending driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey

Military spending in the Middle East rose nearly 10% in 2023, according to a Monday report, driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel and other states’...

22.04.2024 20

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2023 in review: From Sudan to Syria, here are Mideast's forgotten conflicts

The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Russia's war in Ukraine continue to capture much of the world’s attention as 2023 comes to a close, but that many...

26.12.2023 7

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Turkey reports account surplus amid fiscal policy changes

Turkey's current account recorded a surplus in September and its bonds are due for a comeback next year, according to reports on Monday, indicating...

14.11.2023 2

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Turkey returns to dollar bond market as Erdogan shifts approach

Turkey will offer US dollar-denominated bonds for the first time since its elections in May, further indicating the Turkish government’s commitment...

07.11.2023 3

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Turkey ends unpopular bond scheme in latest fiscal policy change

Turkey’s Central Bank ended several securities-related practices on Friday, a move that is supposed to simplify economic regulations and follows...

28.10.2023 2

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Turkey gloats at Menendez indictment but will it get the F-16 jets?

The announcement of federal corruption charges against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on Friday leading up to him stepping down as the chair of the Senate...

23.09.2023 10

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China’s Alibaba to invest $2 billion in Turkey

The Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey, according to multiple reports on Monday, in latest sign of strengthening...

18.09.2023 4

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Turkey, China near agreement on nuclear power plant

A Turkish energy official announced on Thursday that a deal with China for the construction of a new nuclear power plant could soon be finalized, a...

15.09.2023 3

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World Bank official says Turkey's economic U-turn 'step in right direction’

An official from the World Bank praised Turkey’s new economic policies on Thursday and pledged more support as the country continues to battle an...

08.09.2023 10

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