DoD denies US military building a new ‘base’ in Syria

The Pentagon addressed questions regarding reports this week about the U.S. military moving construction materials into Kobani, a city in northeastern Syria close to Turkey's border, ostensibly to help its long time partners, the Kurdish-led Syrian D…

History to validate Türkiye’s rightful stance on Gaza: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Friday that Türkiye's principled stance on Gaza will be vindicated by history, much like its position on Syria.

Handshake-gate in Syria wasn’t a surprise, German foreign minister says – POLITICO

Baerbock and Barrot are the first EU ministers to visit Syria since the ousting of Bachar Assad’s long-standing regime following an Islamist rebel offensive in early December.

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In the Pashkalov museum - A.Samardjiev/OBCT Conceived by Dionis Pashlakov, the project of a museum of vintage cars in Negotino is carried on by his sons and wife.

Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war

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Turkey’s offer to rebuild the Syria military is an opening to displace Russian and Iranian power

Turkey offered to rebuild Syria's demolished military.It's an opening to grow its influence with its southern neighbor and counter Iran.'Turkey will likely try to fill Russia's role,' a Middle East analyst told BI.

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Bukovo Monastery © Sead Šašivarević for USAID Balkan Orthodox monasteries like Bukovo and Tvrdoš preserve centuries-old winemaking traditions, producing high-quality wines while supporting local communities and maintaining their cultural heritage Ort…

Türkiye and Syria, a joint future?

Ties between Türkiye and Syria have for centuries been brotherly. Despite the tensions brought about by the behavior of the tyrannical Assad dynasty, links between the two countries go far beyond the brutal excesses of a single family.

The Kurds Are America’s Best Bet In Syria

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has left a variety of factions fighting for power in Syria. Although none yet presents a clear threat of terrorism to the United States, the lack of stability leaves the country vulnerable to terror groups in the …

‘Turkey quake to Gaza conflict’: Reviewing 2024, a year of unrelenting tragedies

A massive earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria in February 2024 causing more than 50,000 deaths and thousands injured. | World News

Daily Memo: Russian Developments, Turkish Engagement in Syria

Terrorist attack? The Russian operator of the Ursa Major cargo ship, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Dec. 23, said the incident was a “terrorist attack.

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

Drafting a new constitution could take up to three years, Ahmed al-Sharaa said, adding that it would take about a year for Syrians to see drastic changes.

Turkey’s pro-Kurd party to meet jailed PKK leader on Saturday

A delegation from Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish DEM party is due on Saturday to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who is serving a life sentence on a prison island off Istanbul, a party source said.

Assad’s fall opens new dynamics in Middle East, regional analysts say

AMMAN, JORDAN —  The overthrow of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime has opened the door to new dynamics in the Middle East, regional analysts say, with Turkey likely gaining superiority, Iran reeling and, with that, Iraq gaining more freedom from Irania…

Assad’s fall opens new dynamics in Middle East, regional analysts say - EUROPE SAYS

AMMAN, JORDAN —  The overthrow of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime has opened the door to new dynamics in

Turkey’s Top Diplomat Tells Blinken Kurdish Fighters ‘Cannot Be Allowed’ In Syria: Spokesperson

Text size Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday said Syrian Kurdish fighters essential for the United States in the fight against Islamic State (IS) extremists cannot be sheltered in Syria, in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Turkey’s Energy Ministry Sends Delegation To Damascus

Text size A delegation from Turkey's energy ministry headed to Syria on Saturday to help Syrians obtain access to essential services after the fall of strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Turkey, U.S. Vow Joint Efforts on Syrian Transition

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday, focusing on coordinating efforts with Syria's new administration to facilitate a seamless transition period.

Turkey’s Idlib Incursion and the HTS Question: Understanding the Long Game in Syria

After several days of speculation surrounding a possible Turkish intervention, on Oct. 8 Turkish reconnaissance troops crossed into Syria’s northwestern

US neutral on potential Turkey-Syria deal - EUROPE SAYS

The US appeared to take a neutral stance amid reports that Turkey and Syria may sign an agreement

Turkey aims to provide power to Syria, collaborate on oil, gas

Turkey has emerged as one of the main power brokers in its southern neighbour, and has vowed to help rebuild the country Turkey aims to provide electricity to Syria and strengthen its power infrastructure, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quot…

New Syrian IDs, passports to be printed in Türkiye

Türkiye will be printing the new identity cards, passports and driving licenses of Syrian citizens as part of its support to the new era in its neighbor following the fall of Bashar Assad.

Is Turkey really our NATO ally?

By Todd Baumann, Op-ed contributor Thursday, December 26, 2024In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Shangh…

Kurds Under Threat in Syria as Turkey Launches Attacks and Kills Journalists After Assad Regime Falls

As foreign powers look to shape Syria’s political landscape after the toppling of the Assad regime, the country’s Kurdish population is in the spotlight.

Turkey’s Aspirations and the Future of Kurds in Post-Assad Syria

Authors- Asif Haseen and Monalisa Dash*The recent takeover of the Assad regime by an Islamist rebel group—Hay’at-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—has unleashed a power vacuum in post-Assad Syria wherein competing groups backed by different regional and foreign p…