Russia says the United States hacked into thousands of Apple phones in a spying scheme

Moscow says the US National Security Agency hacked Apple phones in Russia Apple denied Russian allegations that it helped the NSA Kaspersky says the iPhones of senior employees were hacked MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday it had uncovered a US spying operation that led to the hacking of thousands … Read more

Exclusive: UN tries to salvage Black Sea grain deal with ‘mutually beneficial’ proposal

KIEV (Reuters) – The United Nations has suggested that Kiev, Moscow and Ankara begin preparations to transport Russian ammonia through Ukraine as they try to salvage a deal that would allow safe grain exports from the Black Sea, a source close to the talks said. Wednesday. The source, who spoke to Reuters on condition of … Read more

Biden says he and Erdogan talked about the F-16s, Sweden’s bid for NATO

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Monday reiterated Ankara’s desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the United States, US President Joe Biden said, while Biden told him Washington wanted Ankara to drop its objection to Sweden. . joining NATO. The exchange took place when Biden called Erdogan … Read more

Erdogan says the grain deal in the Black Sea has been extended for two months

Erdogan announces a two-month extension in a televised speech Russia has not yet commented on the reported extension The Black Sea Agreement helped address the global food crisis UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a grain deal in Ukraine’s Black Sea region had been extended for another two months, … Read more

Türkiye is voting in a pivotal election that could end Erdogan’s 20-year rule

[1/8] A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential and parliamentary elections, in Hatay, Turkey, May 14, 2023. REUTERS/Emily Madi Years of economic crisis have eroded Erdogan’s support Opinion polls give opposition leader Kilicdaroglu a slight lead Erdogan is an accomplished campaigner with a loyal following ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turks voted … Read more

On the last day of the campaign, Erdogan accused the Turkish opposition of working with Biden

[1/3] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds a gift to his supporters ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, in Istanbul, Turkey on May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last campaign rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the opposition of working with U.S. President … Read more

Israel and Islamic Jihad indicate that there will be no truce in Gaza soon

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday ruled out an immediate truce in Gaza, saying the onus was on Palestinian militants to halt rocket fire from an arsenal it said could run out within days, while its aircraft continued strikes in Gaza. pocket. “We are not in talks for a cease-fire,” National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi … Read more

Erdogan’s rival said he had evidence of Russia’s crackdown online ahead of the Turkish elections

Türkiye holds presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14 Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has a slight lead He wants to maintain good relations with Russia He says the gains in Turkish assets show the market’s confidence in him ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, said on Friday that his … Read more

The UAE, host of COP28, said the world is not yet ready to “turn off” fossil fuels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries must agree to phase out emissions from fuels – not oil, gas and coal production – at the next United Nations climate change negotiations it will host in December. The comments reflect deep divisions between countries on how to combat global warming ahead … Read more

In Türkiye, an election counts for the rise and fall of Erdogan’s economy

Economic pressures have affected Erdogan’s support in recent years But the decline in prosperity, equality began around 2013 The May 14 vote is the toughest test for the president in two decades ISTANBUL (Reuters) – If Turks oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month, it will be largely because of the economic upheaval … Read more