Iraqi, Turkish defense ministers discuss cooperation and security

The meeting comes after years of Turkiye's violations of Iraqi sovereignty in its fight against the PKK

Turkiye to resume normalization talks with Syria this week

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar expressed hope that Syria would be understanding of its unwavering position regarding the Kurdish presence on its border

Over 40,000 Syrians head home from Turkiye following earthquake

Opposition militants in Syria are recording immigration movements on its shared border with Turkiye

Over 10,000 Syrians return home from Turkiye following earthquake

The Turkish defense minister disclosed this new development while dismissing claims that Turkiye has faced a new influx of Syrian migrants through its southern border

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Several European consulates shut down over Istanbul terror threats

The US State Department issued a terror alert for Turkiye, stating that synagogues, churches, and western diplomatic missions are a potential target for attacks

Turkiye cancels Swedish minister’s visit over Quran burning protest

The visit was aimed at addressing Turkey's objection to Sweden's bid to join NATO

Turkiye, UK discuss major weapons deal: Report

Ankara reportedly plans to purchase C-130J transport planes and Type 23 frigates, as well as engines for outdated Turkish tanks

Large deployment of Syrian troops, Turkish-backed militants at contact line

Following talks between Turkiye and Syria in Moscow, Turkish-backed militants have attempted to unite their forces and launch joint attacks against Syrian army positions

Assad demands withdrawal of Turkish forces for continuation of talks

Lavrentiev stressed the importance of these meeting in order to resolve tensions between Damascus and Ankara

Turkish, Russian forces could expand joint patrols in Syria

Meanwhile, the Turkish-backed Syrian opposition expressed their concerns over Turkiye's recent approach to the Syrian government

US displeased with Turkiye’s diplomatic approach to end Syrian crisis

The recent meeting between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria in Moscow also worried the Syrian opposition, which described Turkiye's approach as treacherous

Turkish foreign minister meets with Syrian opposition

The recent trilateral discussions between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria are considered the highest-level talks since the start of the war in 2011

Turkiye deported over 58,000 Syrian refugees in 2022

Turkiye's deportation of immigrants increased by 161 percent compared to 2021, with the success rate amounting to 71 percent

Turkiye threatens Greece over Aegean Sea dispute

President Erdogan has previously affirmed that Ankara will not refrain from defending its interests against Greece

South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors

Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Turkiye plans meeting of foreign ministers with Russia, Syria

The meeting between Syrian and Turkish defense ministers in Moscow on 28 December was considered the highest-level meeting between the two countries since the start of the war in 2011

Turkiye, Syria, Russia hold first high-level talks since 2011

The Russian Ministry has indicated that 'the parties stressed the constructive nature of the dialogue held in this format and the need to continue it in order to stabilize Syria'

Turkiye seeks Russian approval for air offensive in northern Syria

Turkiye has been preparing a new invasion of northern Syria to target US-sponsored Kurdish groups

Syria renews demand for US occupation forces to abandon resource-rich northeast

The US and its Kurdish allies have continuously looted oil and other resources from Syria's northeastern province

Turkish attacks on SDF in northern Syria disrupt US oil smuggling

US convoys in Hasakah have been limited to deterring Turkish strikes on oil installations, in fear of further degradation of the decaying infrastructure

US war chief warns Turkiye against launching ground offensive in Syria

The warning by Lloyd Austin came hours after Ankara deployed reinforcements to the border with Syria

Russia reinforces military presence in northern Syria

Moscow has been mediating talks between Damascus and the Kurdish groups present on the border with Turkiye

Iranian FM affirms Tehran’s dedication to easing tensions between Turkiye, Syria

Iranian foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian told his Turkish counterpart that the situation requires further security talks, and not a full-scale ground offensive

Turkey vows to expand effort to end ‘terrorist’ threat beyond its borders

The Turkish ministry of defense claims to have killed 471 Kurdish militants in 271 separate attacks in Syria and Iraq since the start of the operation

US mediating between Ankara-SDF to prevent ground offensive: Report

According to a Kurdish media report, Ankara has asked for a cut of the oil revenues from SDF-controlled areas as a condition for withdrawing from plans of a ground invasion

Turkey denies strike on US base in northern Syria

Since the Istanbul blast, Ankara’s ‘payback’ strikes have targeted Syrian, Russian, and US military positions

Turkish strikes target Al-Hawl camp in Syria

Ankara launched a campaign of air strikes across northern Iraq and Syria on 20 November, as part of an armed operation against Kurdish factions

Turkey reportedly hits Russian base in northeast Syria

According to reports, the Turkish military struck more than 500 Kurdish targets since the start of the operation on Sunday