January 2025
Police and Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Clash Outside Court
Clashes erupted between Turkish police and supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu outside a courthouse where he was testifying in two legal cases. İmamoğlu, a…
Iraqi-Origin Immigrant Who Burned the Quran in Sweden Killed; 'Possibility of Foreign Power Involvement'
Selwan Momika, an Iraqi-origin immigrant known for burning the Quran in Sweden, was shot dead, leading to the arrest of five suspects. Swedish authorities are…
Ahmad al-Shara' Appointed as Head of Transitional Legislative Council in Syria
Ahmad al-Shara' has been appointed as the interim president of Syria by former rebels after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. The new government has dissolved…
Turkey Claims to Have Killed 13 Kurdish Militants in Iraq and Syria
Turkey has announced the killing of 13 Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, marking a significant escalation in its military operations against Kurdish groups. The…
The Death Toll from the Hotel Fire at Turkey's Ski Resort Reaches 76
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort has resulted in 76 fatalities, with investigations underway to determine the cause.…
Syrian Defense Minister: Kurds Should Be Integrated into Armed Forces
The new Syrian Defense Minister, Merhaf Abou Qasra, insists on integrating Kurdish forces into the central armed forces, criticizing their delay in the process. This…
US and Europe Warn Syrian Government About Appointing Foreign Jihadists
US, France, and Germany have warned the Syrian government about appointing foreign jihadists to military positions, fearing it could harm their international reputation. The new…
Reuters: The Future of Peace Talks in Turkey is Shaped by Developments in Syria
Negotiations to end the long-standing conflict between Turkey and the PKK are ongoing, with Abdullah Ocalan suggesting a potential arms surrender. However, the situation in…
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey has threatened military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they agree to Ankara's conditions for a power transfer post-Assad. This situation raises concerns…
Aliyev Implicitly Holds Khamenei Responsible for Remarks by a Cleric Against Himself and Erdogan
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has criticized a cleric's derogatory remarks about him and Turkish President Erdogan, implicitly blaming Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei for the incident.…
Turkey's Plan to Revive the Historic 'Anatolia-Hijaz' Railway via Syria
Turkey plans to revive the historic 'Anatolia-Hijaz' railway through Syria, emphasizing the need for infrastructure restoration in Syria. This project aims to reconnect historical routes…