At least 15 FETÖ suspects get jail terms

At least 15 people, including four former Turkish military officers, were given jail terms on May 21 on charges of links to what the authorities call the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).

Turkish opposition parties vow to work together to ensure election safety

Representatives of opposition parties, part of the People’s Alliance, have vowed to work together to ensure safety in the upcoming June 24 early elections, after a controversial legislative package on poll safety passed in parliament.

France’s Total boosts Cypriot gas plan as it eyes Iran exit

French energy company Total says it is looking to expand its search for natural gas off Cyprus’ south coast and seeks to secure another exploratory drilling license, days after warning it could exit Iran over renewed U.S. sanctions there, as reported by The Associated Press.

Parties’ candidate MP lists stir debate

The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has undergone a significant change in its parliamentary group for the upcoming parliamentary elections, as the partial list revealed that 61 of the 131 current lawmakers have changed.

Ryanair profits soar despite cancelations

UK financial sector wants global talent after Brexit

UAE unveils reforms to lure foreign investors

Trump to ask Justice Dept to look into campaign surveillance claims

Venezuela’s re-elected Maduro faces overseas censure

Paraguay also moves embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Real beat Fenerbahçe to win 10th Euroleague title

Beşiktaş’s Talisca will transfer to Liverpool or Man Utd: Reports

Curry silences critics as Warriors rout Rockets

Ukraine ‘likely to need fresh IMF support’

Ukraine is likely to need a new IMF bailout program in the coming years to plug an up to $5.5 billion-a-year hole in its finances, the Institute of International Finance has warned.

UAE unveils reforms to lure foreign investors

The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to allow 100 percent ownership and visa incentives to foreigners, in a bid to attract investors to boost its slowing national economy.

Trump says China to buy more US farm products, offers no details

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 21 said China had pledged to buy “massive amounts” of American agricultural products but gave no other details about planned commitments from Beijing following U.S.-China trade talks last week.

GE signs $11 bln rail conract with Wabtec

General Electric will tie its train engine division to the railroad equipment maker Wabtec in deal worth about $11 billion as GE CEO John Flannery continues to break off parts of the conglomerate.

Arab Israelis in Haifa protest over Gaza killings

Hundreds of Arab Israelis demonstrated on May 19 evening in Haifa in solidarity with Gaza, where more than 60 Palestinians have died from Israeli fire in recent days.  

Hawaii faces new threat of fumes from volcano’s lava

Hawaii faced a new hazard on May 20 as lava flows from Kilauea’s volcanic eruption could produce clouds of acid fumes, steam and glass-like particles as they reach the Pacific, authorities said.

Hardline Danish minister says 'Ramadan dangerous for all of us'

A Danish minister known for her strong anti-immigration views on May 21 called for Muslims to take time off work during the fasting period of Ramadan, saying the practice is "dangerous for all of us".

One-fingered Japanese climber dies on eighth attempt at Mount Everest

A celebrated Japanese climber who lost all but one finger to frostbite on Everest has died on his eighth attempt to reach the summit, officials said on May 21.