Turkey’s Strait Fee Hike Will Pile More Pressure on Global Trade, Economist Warns
Turkey is raising its strait transit fees by 15% from July 1, 2026 and a leading Turkish economist says the timing could not be worse, with global shipping already on…

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Turkey is raising its strait transit fees by 15% from July 1, 2026 and a leading Turkish economist says the timing could not be worse, with global shipping already on…
Donald Trump recently stated that Turkish President Erdogan might stop the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This follows a conversation where Erdogan discussed accelerating peace efforts with Russian President Putin. Furthermore, Trump…
At the UN General Assembly, Trump met Arab leaders after delivering his 55-minute speech. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan participated in the meeting.…
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again highlighted the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, he emphasized how the conflict could be resolved. Erdogan stated that…
After Israel’s strikes on Qatar, Arab nations are uniting. Israel has hinted at targeting Turkey next, raising fears of a NATO-Israel conflict. Despite U.S. support, Arab countries are rallying against…




