July 2016
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
First Military Agreement Between the United States and the Kurdistan Region
On July 12, 2016, the U.S. signed a military cooperation agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government, committing $450 million to support Peshmerga forces against ISIS.…
Turkish Prime Minister: America's Approach to the Gulen Issue Broke Our Hearts
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim criticized the U.S. for not extraditing Fethullah Gulen, claiming it has damaged U.S.-Turkey relations. He emphasized that evidence of Gulen's…
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
Israeli Foreign Ministry Confirms Visit of Saudi Delegation to the Country
The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed a meeting between its Director General and a Saudi delegation, marking a significant step in relations between the two countries…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Erdogan's Order to Close Over 2300 Civil and Educational Institutions in Turkey
President Erdogan has ordered the closure of over 2300 institutions in Turkey, including schools and charities, accusing them of ties to his political rival Fethullah…
Turkish Media: Former Air Force Commander Denies Involvement in Coup
Former Turkish Air Force Commander Akin Ozturk denied involvement in the recent failed coup, claiming he tried to prevent it. This denial comes amid significant…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
Coup in Turkey?
A coup attempt has occurred in Turkey, with President Erdoğan urging citizens to resist the military's actions. The military has declared martial law and taken…
Dozens Killed in ISIS Attacks on a Sacred Shiite Site in Iraq
A series of attacks by ISIS militants on a Shiite shrine in Balad, Iraq, has resulted in at least 35 deaths and numerous injuries, occurring…
Team 3 of Group F Reaches the Final of the European Championship!
Portugal defeated Wales 2-0 to reach the final of Euro 2016, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the first goal. Despite a rocky start in the tournament,…
Beyond the Istanbul Airport Terrorist Incident
The article discusses the underlying issues of terrorism in Turkey, particularly focusing on the recent Istanbul airport attack and its connections to global terrorism, identity-seeking,…