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Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who was shot dead late Wednesday in Sweden, stoked international controversy with his Koran burnings.In June 2023, the ...
Ankara expects a price offer for the Eurofighter jets as it seeks to modernize its air fleet.
The arrest of journalist Suat Toktas comes amid increasing pressure on dissidents from various backgrounds over the past weeks.
Ayse Barim’s arrest reflects a broader campaign to silence dissent, government critics say.
Lebanon's heath ministry said Israeli fire killed two people Monday and wounded 17 others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried...
Two Iranian men convicted of membership of the People's Mujahedin opposition group, outlawed by the Islamic republic, are at imminent risk of...
The visit by Turkey's top diplomat aimed to strengthen regional cooperation on Syria and enhance defense ties between Ankara and Riyadh.
The Kurdish militant leader expressed hope for a peaceful solution to the country’s 40-year armed conflict after four-hour talks with the...
The congratulatory call comes as Ankara ramps up threats against the Syrian Democratic Forces.
As officials continue to play the blame game, the number of people detained as part of the investigation into the disaster has increased to 11.
Hamas said Tuesday it will release four women hostages in the next swap with Israel under the terms of a fragile truce intended to bring to an end to...
Blaze strikes popular ski resort hotel, leaving at least 66 dead and dozens injured.
The move comes after Ukraine shut down a pipeline that had long transited Russian gas to Central Europe.
Israel carried out fresh air strikes on Gaza on Thursday and accused Hamas of backtracking on parts of a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal...
As Turkey restarts flights to Damascus with some restrictions, its consulate in Aleppo is set to resume operations next week.
Turkey’s top diplomat called for strengthened counterterrorism cooperation following a landmark meeting with his Syrian counterpart.
Ankara breaks its silence as Erdogan’s ruling party delivers the first official response to Israel’s support for the Kurdish-led SDF.
The Turkish president took swipe at the LGBTQ community and at social media as he announced new measures to encourage child birth.
Turkey is allowing one adult per Syrian family to return after visiting their homeland, but experts warn that easing restrictions may not lead to...
ANKARA — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey was ready to take control of the camps that host detainees of the Islamic State members...
ANKARA — Turkey’s defense industry exports surpassed $7.1 billion last year, the head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency (SSB) announced...
ANKARA — Turkey’s defense industry exports surpassed $7.1 billion last year, the head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency (SSB) announced...
The permission comes as part of the government’s tentative Kurdish opening.
ANKARA — Turkey’s Central Bank on Thursday lowered its interest rates by 250 basis points, from 50% to 47.5%, easing the monetary tightening...
ANKARA — An explosion at an ammunition plant in northwest Turkey on Tuesday killed 11 people and wounded seven others, Turkish Interior Minister...
The Turkish president's remarks come amid growing speculation of an imminent Turkish-backed rebel offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian...
The Turkish president said his top diplomat will soon travel to Damascus to support Syria's interim government in its fight against groups that...
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza and bilateral...
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday to discuss Syria's reconstruction...
ANKARA — Ibrahim Kalin, director of Turkey’s National Intelligence Directorate, traveled to Damascus on Thursday just hours before US Secretary...
The Turkish-mediated progress came as the three countries' leaders met in Ankara.
The Turkish president pledges support for reconstruction as the victory by opposition groups bolster efforts to re
Rapid rebel advances in Syria have shifted negotiations between Turkey, Iran and Russia to whether the Syrian government will survive.
Erdogan is urging the Syrian government to urgently launch a dialogue with rebels in a bid to end the civil war after insurgents captured Hama.
Turkey's president held calls on Syria with his Russian counterpart and Iraq's prime minister, while the top Turkish diplomat is expected to meet...
While the top Iranian and Turkish diplomats agree on the need for de-escalation in Syria, the two countries' positions remain divergent.
The Turkish statement came as the president of Cyprus suggested that his country could eventually become a NATO member.
The Turkish president’s remarks came after the US president announced new ceasefire efforts in Gaza.
People displaced by weeks of bombing on Hezbollah's main stronghold in Beirut returned Wednesday to their devastated neighbourhood, with some...
Turkey scrapped plans to acquire F-16 modernization kits for domestic industry to take over, the Turkish defense minister said.
The detentions include pro-Kurdish politicians, rights activists and journalists.
It marks the eighth consecutive month without a change.
The latest indictment seeks lengthy prison sentences for the bank executives over a scheme targeting soccer stars.
Schools in Beirut were closed on Monday after rare strikes on central districts of the Lebanese capital killed six people including Hezbollah's...
Turkish diplomatic sources refutes claims of Hamas political leaders relocating from Qatar to Turkey, following media reports.
Israeli strikes on Sunday killed dozens of people in Gaza, civil defence rescuers said, most of them in northern Gaza where the UN and others have...
Ankara denied for Herzog’s aircraft to fly over Turkish airspace to reach Baku.
The move follows criticism from the opposition and civil society over potential threats to free speech and media independence.
Ankara expresses hope for mending ties with Damascus as well as a potential US military exit from northern Syria following Trump’s victory.
The bill is seen as a major blow to the already weak independent civil society organizations in Turkey.