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Critics say the admission underscores vulnerabilities in Turkey’s armed forces and highlights the challenges of achieving independence from...
US President Donald Trump had raised expectations during a joint news conference in which he showered praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
During the meeting, Trump suggested the dispute over Turkey’s F-35 fighter jets could be resolved quickly as sanctions discussions continue.
The flurry of agreements comes as the Turkish leaders looks to press the US president on fighter jets and Kurdish policy in Thursday's meeting.
The outgoing MI6 chief called on Russians with "truths to share" to contact the agency, sparking diplomatic unease just days before Erdogan’s...
The joint exercises signal a thaw in Ankara-Cairo relations after years of tension over regional rivalries and past political disputes.
Pedersen is leaving as Syria continues to grapple with political upheaval, humanitarian crises and ongoing conflict.
By Andrew Mills, Jana Choukeir and Simon LewisDOHA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he didn't rule out further ...
By Francois MurphyVIENNA (Reuters) -Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be "completely dismantled", U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the ...
Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency...
The European Union faces fresh tensions as Greece resists Turkey’s effort to tap into a $170 billion defense fund, highlighting long-standing...
Gulfsands Managing Director John Bell outlines his company’s plans and Syria’s energy prospects in an exclusive interview.
A short video of Erdogan holding hands with Iran’s Pezeshkian at the SCO summit in China has captured global attention and stirred heated online...
Ankara accused the Israeli premier of exploiting history for political gain after he became the first Israeli leader to use the term genocide for the...
Billionaire yogurt entrepreneur Hamdi Ulukaya has drawn criticism from Turkish nationalists after addressing citizens with a word seen by some as...
Violent clashes in Sulaimaniyah underscore long-standing political tensions and a scramble for influence in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Two Kurdish women invited to address the parliamentary committee were told they could not speak Kurdish during the session.
SANA's foray into the Kurdish language is largely symbolic and part of Damascus’ efforts to project an image of compromise amid tense negotiations.
Tehran is concerned that the new Armenia-Azerbaijan corridor, announced in an agreement brokered by Washington earlier this month, threatens its...
This week we unpack the stakes around Ankara's threats to take military action alongside Damascus against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires in the centre of the northwestern province of Canakkale, fanned by strong winds, and...
DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syria's interior ministry said on Monday that it would investigate footage showing men in military fatigues shooting an unarmed...
The planned corridor aims to connect key players in the South Caucasus but has raised tensions with Iran over access and control.
Turkey stands to gain direct access to Central Asia through a proposed corridor that cuts across Armenia’s southern border.
Ankara is pressuring Damascus to cancel talks in Paris, fearing French support will tilt negotiations in favor of the Kurds, regional officials...
The handover is seen as a confidence-building measure, as Erdogan seeks a deal with militants to secure Kurdish support for extending his presidency...
The Paris talks come amid stalled efforts to integrate Kurdish-led forces into a unified Syrian army and rising tensions in Suwayda.
The move deepens Ankara’s influence with the new government as Kurdish forces in Syria's northeast face new pressure to integrate with Syrian army.
Syria's Kurds remain hesitant about integration with Damascus as interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa struggles with unrest in Suwayda.
Stuttering Gaza ceasefire talks entered a second week on Monday, with meditators seeking to close the gap between Israel and Hamas, as more than 20...
Tom Barrack’s call for Kurdish integration under a central Syrian government reflects a shift in US policy, drawing concern from Kurdish leaders...
The planned weapons handover marks a major step in Turkey’s quiet bid to end the PKK’s decades-long insurgency and secure Kurdish political...
As Yerevan edges closer to the West, regional power struggles and domestic unrest threaten to derail the Armenian leader’s strategy.
Four staff members of the satirical weekly LeMan were arrested and charged with “publicly insulting religious values” amid protests against the...
The agreement is expected to ease tensions and advance a joint infrastructure project linking Iraq’s Faw port to Turkey.
More than 14 million of the world's most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die by 2030 because of the Trump administration's...
A controversial cartoon has sparked mass protests, arrests and threats against a leading Turkish satire magazine.
United Nations officials on Friday said a US- and Israeli-backed distribution system in Gaza was leading to mass killings of people seeking aid and...
Tom Barrack is likely to also meet with SDF chief Mazloum Kobane, sources told Al-Monitor.
Iran says it relocated inmates after the strike, while Trump blames both sides for breaking the truce.
The meeting comes as both countries weigh the fallout of a widening regional conflict and rising tensions along their shared border with Iran.
The meeting comes as both countries weigh the fallout of a widening regional conflict and rising tensions along their shared border with Iran.
The consolidation comes as tensions rise between Iran and Israel, heightening risks for remaining US forces.
Ankara’s refusal to repatriate the journalists' remains underscores the political stakes of acknowledging the drone strike.
The talks are part of a sweeping effort to end Turkey’s decades-long war with the PKK and reshape Ankara’s relationship with Kurdish-led forces in...
Nearly 470 prisoners are set to be exchanged between Syrian Kurdish forces and Damascus as part of a deal reached after high-level talks.
Sources tell Al-Monitor that Turkish officials have proposed a high-level meeting with SDF commander Mazlum Kobane in Damascus, contingent on the...
As former rebel leaders take positions in the new Syrian government, Kurdish officials warn of renewed threats to their autonomy.
As Turkey's president touts democratic reform, critics say he’s laying the groundwork to bypass term limits.
Turkish business interests are taking a hit as India retaliates against Ankara’s backing of Pakistan on Kashmir.