July 2024
Resumption of Turkey and Armenia Negotiations on Tension Reduction and Border Opening
Turkey and Armenia have resumed negotiations to normalize relations and reopen their long-closed border. Special representatives from both countries met at the border, agreeing on…
Israel Calls for Turkey's Expulsion from NATO
Israel's Foreign Minister has called for Turkey's expulsion from NATO following Erdoğan's threats of military intervention in Israel. This escalation in rhetoric marks a significant…
Verbal Attacks Between Turkish and Israeli Leaders Intensify
Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated following Turkish President Erdoğan's threats of military action against Israel, reminiscent of past interventions in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya.…
Reactions to Erdogan's Slap to a Five-Year-Old Child
Turkish President Erdogan slapped a five-year-old child during a public event after the child did not kiss his hand, which has sparked widespread reactions on…
Assad and Putin Meet in Moscow Amid Russian Mediation Between Syria and Turkey
Bashar al-Assad met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid Russia's mediation efforts between Syria and Turkey. The discussions focused on regional tensions and the potential…
Iraqi Government Bans Activities of PKK
The Iraqi government has officially banned the activities of the PKK, a Kurdish militant group, following long-standing Turkish requests. This ban reflects Iraq's position amid…
Israeli Foreign Minister: Erdogan has turned Turkey into a 'terrorism-supporting' country
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Erdogan of supporting terrorism by financing Hamas cells to attack Israelis. This statement follows the arrest of…
Erdogan: Turkey Will Not Approve NATO's Efforts to Cooperate with Israel
Turkey's President Erdogan declared that Turkey will not support NATO's collaboration with Israel until peace is achieved in Palestine. He also addressed military equipment sales…
Closure of Turkish Airlines Office Due to 'Non-Compliance with Mandatory Hijab' by 'Public Places Supervision' of Law Enforcement
The Turkish Airlines office in Iran was closed by law enforcement for not adhering to mandatory hijab regulations shortly after a conversation between the Turkish…
Erdogan Says He is Ready to Negotiate with Assad to Restore Turkey-Syria Relations
Turkish President Erdogan expressed readiness to negotiate with Syrian President Assad to restore relations between Turkey and Syria, aiming to return to previous levels of…
Erdogan Again Calls for Normalization of Relations with Syria
Turkish President Erdogan has reiterated his willingness to normalize relations with Syria, inviting President Assad for talks if he takes steps towards improvement. This comes…
Turkey Lost to the Netherlands in the Presence of Erdogan and Was Eliminated
The Netherlands defeated Turkey 2-1, eliminating them from the Euro 2024 tournament and reaching the semifinals for the first time in 20 years. Erdogan attended…
Russia Rejects Erdogan's Proposal for Mediation in Ukraine War
Turkish President Erdogan proposed to mediate the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war during a meeting with President Putin, but Russia rejected the idea. This interaction highlights Turkey's…
Over 140 U.S. Congress Members Urge Biden to Pressure Turkey to 'Follow International Laws'
Over 140 U.S. lawmakers have called on President Biden to pressure Turkey regarding its human rights violations ahead of the NATO summit. This bipartisan request…
Turkey Closes Border Crossings with Syria Following Outbreak of Violence
Turkey has closed its border crossings with northwestern Syria following a surge of violence triggered by a sexual assault accusation against a Syrian man. The…