January 2016
Biden Emphasizes Intensified Efforts to Push Back ISIS from the Turkish Border
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced a joint effort with Turkey to combat ISIS along the Turkish-Syrian border, emphasizing military options if peace talks fail.…
Joe Biden Criticizes Freedom of Speech Situation in Turkey
Joe Biden criticized Turkey for its poor record on freedom of speech during a visit to Istanbul, highlighting the detention of journalists and academics. He…
Arrest of 12 Academic Figures in Turkey Following Signature of a Statement
Turkish police arrested 12 academics from Kocaeli University for signing a statement against military operations against Kurdish rebels. The statement, which has over a thousand…
At least five killed in attack on police station in Turkey
A car bomb exploded at a police station in Diyarbakir, Turkey, killing at least five and injuring 39, with reports indicating that the PKK is…
Turkey Arrests 68 on Suspicion of Planning Further Attacks
Following a deadly suicide bombing in Istanbul, Turkish security forces arrested 68 individuals suspected of ISIS affiliation. The arrests were made across several cities, with…
Erdogan Condemns Suicide Bombing 'by Syrian National'
A suicide bombing in Istanbul's tourist district has resulted in at least 10 deaths and 15 injuries, with the attacker identified as a Syrian national.…
From Strategic Relations to Ambassador Expulsion: A 180-Degree Shift in Iran-Sudan Relations
Iran and Sudan have experienced a dramatic shift in relations, moving from a strategic partnership to Sudan cutting ties and aligning with Saudi Arabia. This…
Syrian Observers: An ISIS Member Executed His Mother in Public
A member of ISIS executed his mother in Raqqa for urging him to leave the group, highlighting the brutal enforcement of loyalty within ISIS. This…
Iran's Ambassador to Turkey Denies Summons Reports
Iran's ambassador to Turkey has denied claims that he was summoned by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, asserting that his recent meeting was routine and friendly.…
Turkey's Protest Against Iranian Media Reports on Erdogan's Visit to Saudi Arabia
Turkey has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to Iranian media linking President Erdogan's recent visit to Saudi Arabia with the execution of Sheikh Nimr.…
Erdogan Calls Recent Executions in Saudi Arabia an Internal Matter
Turkish President Erdogan described the recent executions in Saudi Arabia as an internal legal matter, while criticizing Iran for failing to protect Saudi diplomatic missions…
Turkish Presidential Office: Erdogan Did Not Praise Hitler's Regime
The Turkish Presidential Office clarified that President Erdogan's comments about Hitler's regime were misinterpreted and not intended as praise. Erdogan is advocating for a shift…