Despite supporting the armed opposition in the earlier parts of the Syrian civil war, Turkey and Saudi Arabia soon found themselves competing in Syria. Assad’s fall opens a new chapter.
Turkey’s Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace
A delegation from one of Turkey’s biggest pro-Kurdish political parties has met a leading figure of the Kurdish movement in prison, the latest step in a tentative process to end the country’s 40-year …
As Turkey eases ban, Syrian refugees can now visit before deciding to return
Turkey is allowing one adult per Syrian family to return after visiting their homeland, but experts warn that easing restrictions may not lead to significant refugee returns amid ongoing uncertainties in Syria.
Analysis-Efforts to end Kurdish militant conflict in Turkey face Syria test
By Daren Butler, Ece Toksabay and Umit Ozdal ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Talks aimed at ending a 40-year-old militant conflict have fostered peace hopes in Turkey but the precarious situation of …
Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups.
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.
Turkey gears up: Altay tank to bolster NATO’s armored might
Among the European NATO members, Turkey stands as the top tank power. The Turkish army operates a variety of tanks from different generations, but in 2025, it will begin deploying a new domestic design,
Hundreds of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants could close in Turkey
Parent company Yum Brands terminated the master franchisee, IS Gida, saying the operator failed to meet the company’s standards. The …
Yum Brands has terminated its franchising agreements in Turkey
The parent company said the operator failed to meet its standards and is taking legal action pursuant to the terminated deals …
How Erdogan Rescued Turkey’s Economy
Discover how Recep Tayyip Erdogan tackled Turkey’s economic crisis amidst a plunging Turkish lira and soaring inflation. From bold policies to surprising strategies, this video unpacks the dramatic …