Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is located partially in the continent of Asia and partially in Europe. It shares borders with Greece and Bulgaria to the Northwest, Iran to the east and Iraq to the southeast. It also shares various borders with Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

70%-75% of Turkey's population are Turks, and 19% are Kurds, making them the country's largest minority group. The country's capital is Ankara, and the largest city and financial city is Istanbul.

As of November 2021, the President of Turkey is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has served in this position since 2014. Prior to that, he served as Prime Minister of the country from 2003-2014. 

Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, an estimated 3.6 million Syrian refugees have taken up residence in Turkey, most of them living with temporary residence permits. 

Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report

The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.
 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

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 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

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Egypt conducts raid, kills two Muslim Brotherhood-linked terrorists in Giza

The terrorists belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood-linked Hasm Movement, who are recognized as a terror group by both the US and UK.

 Egyptian police officers, soldiers, at site of major terror attack linked with Hasm Movement targeting public prosecutor in Cairo, 2015; illustrative.

Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area

A Syrian military official said correspondence with the US had led Damascus to believe it could deploy forces to Sweida without Israel confronting them.

 Smoke rises as a damaged car remains along a street, as Sweida province has been engulfed by nearly a week of violence triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and factions from the Druze, at Sweida governorate, Syria, July 18, 2025.

Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs

A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.

 Georgia's authorities stop an illegal uranium sale. Stock photo.

Drone attack targets Tawke oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan

A drone attack targeted an oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan this Thursday, in what represents a big hit that lowers oil output between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per day.

Smoke rises after a drone attack targeted oil facilities in the Zakho area of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Iraq July 16, 2025.

Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old temple, ‘blood channel’ in Turkey

Remains of humans and animals suggest sacrificial practices in ancient rituals.

 Elazig, Turkey.

UAE president visits Turkey to deepen strategic ties with Erdogan - analysis

“The two leaders affirmed their countries' keenness to support all efforts and endeavors made to achieve regional peace and stability, which would benefit all peoples of the region,” the report said.

 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, during the 2024 World Government Summit, in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2024.

For Iraq's Kurdistan area, Kurdish-Turkey deal provides hope for new era in region - analysis

The decision by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to lay down its arms and apparently disband has reverberated across the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.

 Pro-Kurd protesters hold flags with portraits of jailed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan. February 16, 2019.

US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces - analysis

US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2025.

PKK disarmament opens new page for Turkey, President Erdogan says

Erdogan said the recent steps to disarm have united Turkey, and now the parliament will help facilitate the disarmament process.

 Armed PKK fighters arrive ahead of a disarming ceremony in Sulaimaniya, Iraq, July 11, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.

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Why Erdogan, not Netanyahu, is the real threat to Middle East peace - opinion

While Israel has worked to put an end to Iran’s campaign to dominate the Middle East, Turkey has consistently undermined peace.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization last week in Khankendi, Azerbaijan.