Turkey

Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's military and helping improve its defenses, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops.

By REUTERS
04/06/2025

Teenager killed, 68 wounded as earthquake rocks Greek islands, Turkey

Turkish officials confirmed a number of people were hurt after jumping off high structures in a panic when the quake hit.

03/06/2025

Court convicts man for burning Quran outside London's Turkish consulate

Hamit Coskun, 50, was fined 240 pounds ($325) at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court after being convicted of being disorderly by shouting "F*** Islam."

By REUTERS
02/06/2025

Russia sets out two Ukraine ceasefire options, state media say

Ukrainian officials say there are hundreds of children who were forcibly removed from Ukrainian territory by Russian forces, and it wants them returned as part of a peace deal.

By REUTERS
02/06/2025
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya seen with Gazan residents in the background (illustrative)

Turkish intelligence chief discusses Gaza ceasefire with Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya

Kalin and al-Hayya reportedly discussed the final stage of the US-brokered ceasefire negotiations, and Turkey's ongoing efforts to "end the humanitarian crisis and devastation in Gaza."

Neo-Ottoman power: Erdogan positions Turkey as Israel's main Middle East challenge

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: As Turkey builds its power and influence, its opposition to – and agitation against – Israel is continuing unabated.

  Commander-in-chief of the SDF, General Mazloum Abdi, in his military uniform.

Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties

"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.

By REUTERS
30/05/2025

US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad

For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.

The road to normalization runs through Israel

With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.

Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation

Scans reveal angular structures and corridors matching biblical dimensions beneath the surface.

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