January 2017
Turkish Parliament Votes in Favor of Bill to Increase Presidential Powers
The Turkish Parliament has approved a constitutional reform bill that increases presidential powers, allowing President Erdoğan to appoint ministers and potentially extend his rule until…
At least 32 killed in Turkish cargo plane crash in residential area near Bishkek
A Turkish cargo plane crashed in a residential area near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, resulting in at least 32 fatalities, mostly local residents. The plane was traveling…
Initial Approval of New Turkish Constitution Aimed at Establishing a Presidential System
The Turkish Parliament has provisionally approved a new constitution that could significantly enhance presidential powers, particularly for Erdoğan. The draft is set for a second…
Iraqi Army Forces Reach Near the Tigris River in Central Mosul
Iraqi army forces have advanced to the Tigris River in Mosul, pushing ISIS militants into the western part of the city. A recent bomb explosion…
Clashes and Bomb Explosion in Izmir, Turkey Leave at Least Four Dead
A car bomb explosion and gunfire in Izmir, Turkey resulted in four deaths and several injuries, with the PKK suspected of involvement. This incident follows…
Turkey Reports Arrest of Eight Suspects in Connection with Istanbul Nightclub Attack
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly attack on a nightclub in Istanbul that killed 39 people, mostly foreign tourists. The Islamic…