February 2018
South Korea Urges Pyongyang to Abandon Its Nuclear and Missile Programs
South Korea's Foreign Minister urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs and allow family reunions. This call comes in the context of…
Controversial North Korean Official Arrives in South Korea for Three-Day Visit
A high-ranking North Korean delegation, led by General Kim Yong-chol, has arrived in South Korea amidst ongoing tensions following the 2010 attack on a South…
Latest News on Arrested Gonabadi Dervishes and Amnesty International's Criticism of Human Rights Situation in Iran
Clashes between Gonabadi dervishes and Iranian security forces resulted in multiple deaths and hundreds of arrests. Amnesty International criticized Iran for human rights violations, including…
From Conflict with Dervishes to the Nightmare of a Fall
This week, clashes occurred between Gonabadi dervishes and security forces, leading to discussions about violence and its implications. Other topics included the Berlin Film Festival,…
Pro-government Forces Enter Afrin
Pro-government forces have entered Afrin to counter Turkish aggression following an agreement with Kurdish forces. This development highlights the complex dynamics between Turkey, the Syrian…
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…
A Court in Turkey Sentences Six Journalists to Life Imprisonment
A Turkish court sentenced six journalists, including the Altan brothers, to life imprisonment for alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The case raises serious…
Russia's Supreme Court Dismisses Election Case Against Vladimir Putin
The Russian Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge by Ksenia Sobchak against Vladimir Putin's candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, ruling that his participation is…
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…
Erdogan and Tillerson Discuss Improving US-Turkey Relations
Rex Tillerson and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a constructive meeting to discuss improving US-Turkey relations, which have been strained due to US support…
Cyril Ramaphosa Elected as New President of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the new president of South Africa following Jacob Zuma's resignation amid corruption scandals. Opposition parties boycotted the election, criticizing…
Erdogan: US Financial Support for People's Protection Units Will Influence Turkey's Decisions
Turkish President Erdogan warned that US financial support for the YPG will affect Turkey's future decisions, especially ahead of his meeting with Secretary of State…
The 'Deadliest' Day for the Turkish Army Since the Start of Operations in Northern Syria
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed in northeastern Syria, marking the deadliest day for Turkey since the start of Operation Olive Branch. The Turkish government blames…
Erdogan Says Turkey Does Not Intend to Occupy Part of Syrian Territory
Turkish President Erdogan asserts that Turkey's military operations in northern Syria aim to eliminate terrorist threats rather than occupy Syrian territory. This statement comes amid…
Turkish Army: 49 Kurdish Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Iraq
The Turkish Army has conducted airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 49 Kurdish militants associated with the PKK. This operation coincides with Turkey's military actions against…
Oxford Islamic Studies Professor Arrested in Paris on Charges of Rape
Tariq Ramadan, an Oxford University Islamic studies professor, has been arrested in Paris on charges of raping two women who sought religious guidance from him.…