February 2018
The Distribution of 'Violet Migration' at Houshang Tozih's Dinner Party
Houshang Tozih hosted a dinner party featuring influential literary figures including Anton Chekhov, Abbas Nalbandian, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Ebrahim Golestan. The discussion revolved around…
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…
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
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…
German Journalist Released from Turkish Prison
Deniz Yucel, a German journalist detained in Turkey for a year, was released but must await trial, while six Turkish journalists received life sentences for…
A Court in Turkey Sentences Six Journalists to Life Imprisonment
A Turkish court sentenced six journalists, including the Altan brothers, to life imprisonment for alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. The case raises serious…
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…
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…
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…
Turkey Sentences Dual National NASA Scientist to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Turkey has sentenced NASA scientist Serkan Gülge to seven and a half years in prison for alleged ties to the Gülen network, raising concerns from…
France: Hezbollah and Iranian-backed Militias Should Leave Syria
The French Foreign Minister has called for the withdrawal of Iranian-backed forces and Hezbollah from Syria, accusing them of violating international law. This statement comes…
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…