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MBS’s visit to Turkey aims to put to rest murder of Khashoggi

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The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is due to visit Turkey for the first time since the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. Relations between the two countries, already frayed before the killing, were broken after the journalist’s assassination. Khashoggi’s killing at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul four years ago grabbed headlines worldwide, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan saying that the “highest levels” of the Saudi government ordered the killing. However, a recent thawing of ties between Turkey and some Gulf states, along with regional and financial challenges, have led Ankara and Riyadh to repair their relationship. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Ankara, […]

BAYRAKTAR TB2: Turkish drone steals spotlight

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The last day of Doha’s defence expo DimDex has highlighted Turkey as a key player in military exports. And no other weapon demonstrates Turkey’s growth in effective weapons systems, like the Barayktar TB2 combat drone. It’s been used to deadly effect by Ukraine’s military against Russia. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos reports Doha. @Al Jazeera English #BAYRAKTAR #DimDex2022 #AlJazeeraEnglish

Turkey central bank forecasts 23 percent inflation rate

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Shoppers in Turkey cannot look forward to lower prices anytime soon. The central bank is forecasting a 23 percent inflation rate this year. Some analysts think that is too optimistic after inflation last year soared to a 20-year high and the lira lost almost half its value. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul, Turkey. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Turkey

Erdogan seeks to boost ties at Turkey-Africa summit

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Turkey has hosted the heads of state from 16 African countries along with more than 102 ministers and representatives of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for an economic summit aimed at boosting trade links. Turkish weapons deals, including combat drone technology are also on the table. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul. @African Union and the Economic Community @West African States @ECOWAS @Al Jazeera English @TurkeyAfricaSummit

Turkey hospitals strike: Disillusioned doctors looking to migrate

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As Turkey reports more than 20,000 COVID-19 cases a day, health workers have been on strike to demand higher pay and better working conditions. And disillusioned doctors are looking for work overseas. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul, Turkey. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Turkey #COVID19

Lira crash slams Turkey’s factories, farmers and retailers

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Turkey’s president has outlined government plans to salvage the economy after the value of the Turkish lira sank to a new record low. Recep Tayyip Erdogan says low-interest rate loans and employer incentives will boost production. But high inflation is pushing up the cost of goods and making manufacturing more expensive. Al Jazeera’s @Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul, Turkey. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Turkey #Lira

Turkey holds first talks with the Taliban in Kabul

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Turkey says it is considering a request by the Taliban to help operate Kabul airport after Western forces withdraw. The airport’s future after August 31 is uncertain, with aviation experts warning the armed group does not have the expertise to run it. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from near the Afghan border in Pakistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #Turkey #KabulBombings

Erdogan urges end to Ukraine tension, offers Turkey’s support

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for the “worrying” developments in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region to come to an end after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiyy in Istanbul on Sunday, adding Turkey was ready to provide any necessary support. Fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists in Donbas has escalated. President Erdoğan says he hopes the dispute can be solved through dialogue. As a NATO member, Turkey is in a sensitive position at the moment, as it is likely to support the alliance in any potential crisis between Ukraine and Washington on one side, and Moscow on the other. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from […]

Turkey fumes after Italian PM Draghi called Erdogan ‘dictator’

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A dispute has broken out between Turkey and Italy over an embarrassing moment during a meeting in Ankara recently. Italy’s prime minister has compared the Turkish president with a dictator. Al Jazeera’s Homera Choudhary has the story. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Turkey #Italy #Erdogan

What’s the secret behind Iraq’s large gold exports?

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Gold has become one of Iraq’s top exports despite there being no gold deposits. Last year, it exported nearly $8bn worth of gold to Turkey alone. So what is the secret? Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from Baghdad. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Iraq