February 2018
Saad Hariri's First Visit to Riyadh After November's Crisis Resignation
Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister, visited Riyadh for the first time since his controversial resignation in November, which was allegedly forced by Saudi Arabia.…
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…
Tillerson: The U.S. Plans to Impose More Sanctions on Russian Nationals
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced plans to impose additional sanctions on Russian nationals in response to delays in enforcing existing sanctions. This comes…
27 Iraqi Government-Backed Militias Killed in ISIS Raid
ISIS militants killed 27 members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces in a recent raid, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite the government's declaration of victory…
USA: ISIS Remains a Threat Despite Defeats
The U.S. intelligence chief warns that ISIS remains a significant threat despite recent territorial losses in Iraq and Syria. Dan Coats highlights that the group's…
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…
Europe Calls for Serious Participation from Damascus in Peace Talks to Aid Syrian Reconstruction
The EU is prepared to assist in Syria's reconstruction but insists on a reduction in hostilities and serious participation from the Assad regime in peace…
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…
US Court of Appeals Rules Against Trump's Travel Ban
The US Court of Appeals ruled against Donald Trump's travel ban, declaring it unconstitutional due to its discriminatory nature against Muslims. This ruling upholds a…
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…
French Foreign Minister Meets with Iraqi and Kurdistan Region Officials
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, advocating for national reconciliation and the inclusion of minority groups in upcoming elections.…
Iraqi Official: Baghdadi is Being Treated in a Field Hospital in Syria
An Iraqi official claims that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is alive and receiving treatment for injuries in a field hospital in Syria. This news…
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…
Kurdish Peshmerga Accused of 'Mass Executions of Detainees'
Human Rights Watch has accused Kurdish Peshmerga forces of executing detainees suspected of being ISIS members in mass executions. The allegations have been denied by…
UN Experts: ISIS Remains a Global Threat
UN experts warn that ISIS, despite territorial losses, remains a significant global threat, focusing on smaller attack groups and operating as a decentralized network. This…
United Nations Calls for Immediate Halt to Airstrikes in Syria
The UN has called for a one-month halt to airstrikes in Syria amid reports of significant civilian casualties from recent bombardments. The Syrian government, supported…
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…