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Two minors killed by PKK fire in north Iraq: Iraqi Kurds


Thursday, 26 May, 2022 , 20:21 AFP At least two minors were killed Thursday when projectiles hit orchards in northern Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, a local official said, in fire local authorities blamed on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Macron urges Turkey to respect Finland, Sweden NATO choice


Thursday, 26 May, 2022 , 14:16 AFP French President Emmanuel Macron asked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to "respect the sovereign choice" of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.

Turkish soldier killed in northern Iraq


Thursday, 26 May, 2022 , 07:43 AFP A Turkish soldier was killed Thursday during a military operation against Kurdish militants in the north of Iraq, Turkey's defence ministry said.

Turkey threatens to stall NATO process if Nordic nations fail to act


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 17:43 AFP Turkey on Wednesday said the NATO accession process for Sweden and Finland would not move forward unless they addressed Ankara's security concerns, in talks with delegations from both Nordic states.

Ukraine's Zelensky calls for Western unity as Russia advances


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 13:32 AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the West for lacking unity on Wednesday, as the Russian invasion entered its fourth month and Moscow's troops advanced in eastern Ukraine.

Sweden not funding or arming 'terrorist organisations', PM tells Turkey


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 12:13 AFP Sweden does not fund or arm terrorist organisations, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Wednesday, refuting Turkish claims and opposition to its NATO bid over its support for Kurdish militant groups.

Sweden not funding or arming 'terrorist organisations', PM tells Turkey


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 11:39 AFP Sweden is not funding or arming terrorist organisations, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Wednesday, refuting Turkish claims and opposition to its NATO bid over its support for Kurdish militant groups.

French police clear Channel migrant camps after violence leaves one dead


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 11:23 AFP Police dismantled a camp housing hundreds of migrants near Dunkirk in northern France on Wednesday after one person was killed and three wounded in suspected score-settling between smugglers, authorities said.

Five Turkish soldiers killed in Iraq


Wednesday, 25 May, 2022 , 07:31 AFP Five Turkish soldiers serving in northern Iraq as part of operations against Kurdish militants were killed Tuesday, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, updating an earlier toll.

US warns Turkey against new Syria offensive


Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 , 21:59 AFP The United States on Tuesday warned Turkey against launching a new military operation in northern Syria, saying the uneasy NATO ally would be putting US troops at risk.