It looks like Turkey’s next president won’t be decided until a runoff election is held on May 28 because neither candidate cleared the 50% threshold needed to win the presidential election. The incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has governed for two decades but has faced criticism in recent years for his ties to Russia, his handling…

More missiles and attack drones are headed for Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday, May 15. The Ukrainian leader is traveling to several European countries, meeting with heads of state and shoring up military alliances. Zelenskyy is trying to get more Western weapons to Ukraine…

A 78-year-old American citizen has been arrested and sentenced to life in prison by the Chinese government on charges of espionage. And G7 leaders are set to discuss sanctions on Russian energy and trade during a summit this week in Japan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, May 15, 2023. China sentences…

As Turkey gears up for its election on May 14, citizens are faced with an important question: is the country better off with President Erdogan or without him? Erdogan has been in power for two decades as Turkey assumes an increasingly important role in global affairs. NATO Membership Turkey is a key member of NATO…

Ukraine’s spring counteroffensive is officially on hold as the embattled country awaits delivery of pledged military aid. Meanwhile, Putin’s weapons stockpile may be shrinking. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan believes that, for Russia, it doesn’t matter whether it loses the next battle or not. He argues Putin is playing the long game and the…