How gas exploration in the Mediterranean is pitting Turkey against Europe

How gas exploration in the Mediterranean is pitting Turkey against Europe

News update. Since publishing this podcast Greece and Turkey have agreed to talks to avoid military escalation and accidents in the Eastern Mediterranean, Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on September 3. On the 14th of August 2020, Greek and Turkish warships in the eastern Mediterranean collided. What was deemed a minor incident, prompted a virtual meeting of all 27 EU member states, and a statement was issued hinting at the possibility of sanctions in the future if Turkey failed to de-escalate. Turkey’s foreign minister responded by saying, "Instead of indulging Greece and giving unconditional support, the EU should invite Athens to act with reason." As Turkey announced maritime training exercises in the Mediterreanean, viewed in Europe as an aggressive move, France and Italy said they would also be heading into the waters for joint naval exercises with Greece and Cyprus. On the 2nd of September, US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo called for all parties involved to reduce tensions in the easter mediterranean. In this week's Beyond the Headlines, host Sulaiman Hakemy, takes a look at the rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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How UNICEF is helping children in the Middle East and North Africa

How UNICEF is helping children in the Middle East and North Africa

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US President Donald Trump’s Republican party can no longer claim complete control of a two-branch Congress, after his rival Democratic party last week won control of the House of Representatives. The ...

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A tale of two prime ministers in Sri Lanka 

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There's been political trouble in Sri Lanka over the past two weeks after President Maithripala Sirisena dismissed prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and appointed former president Mahinda Rajapaksa ...

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Lack of governance for migrants to be ratified by UN in Morocco

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Taliban bombings in Afghanistan's election

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For the first time in ten years, Afghans took to the polling stations to elect candidates to National Assembly and take part in the future of their country. But a series of violent attacks have put a ...

24 Loka 201818min

Syria-Jordan border restoration opens up many opportunities

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This week, Jordan and Syria opened their border for the first time in three years. The move promises to restore the possibility for movement of both goods and people between the two countries. Jordan...

17 Loka 201820min

Scientists warn: Act now on climate change or it will be too late

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10 Loka 201826min

Refugees trapped in Libya ask for mercy

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3 Loka 201820min

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