February 2018
Syrian Kurds Report Turkey's Use of 'Toxic Gas' in Attack on Afrin Village
Turkish forces reportedly used toxic gas in an attack on a Kurdish village in Afrin, injuring six people. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between…
Turkish Foreign Minister: We Reached Mutual Understanding with the U.S. for Normalizing Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced a mutual understanding with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to normalize relations following a meeting aimed at reducing…
U.S. Treasury Department Emphasizes Preparation of Sanctions Against Russian 'Oligarchs'
The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced imminent sanctions against wealthy Russian citizens linked to allegations of election interference. This follows a list of potential targets released…
Tillerson's Visit to Cairo; Commitment of Egypt and the U.S. to Combat ISIS in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Egyptian officials in Cairo to reaffirm their commitment to combat ISIS in the Middle East. This meeting…
Arrest of 48 ISIS Suspects in Ankara and Istanbul
Turkish police arrested 48 ISIS suspects preparing for a terrorist attack, with 31 detained in Istanbul and 17 in Ankara. This operation highlights ongoing security…
Yemeni Officials Say Government Forces Retake Strategic City
Yemeni government forces have retaken the strategic city of Hays from Houthi militants, potentially disrupting their supply lines. The conflict continues to escalate, with significant…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…