July 2015
Following Explosion on Ankara-Tehran Train Route, Service Suspended Until Further Notice
An explosion on the Ankara-Tehran train route has led to the suspension of train services between the two cities. The PKK is blamed for the…
Turkish President: Continuing Peace Negotiations with Kurds is Impossible
Turkish President Erdoğan declared that peace talks with the PKK are no longer feasible and called for the revocation of legal protections for certain parliament…
Explosion in Pipeline Halts Iran's Gas Exports to Turkey
An explosion in a pipeline transporting Iranian gas to Turkey has halted exports since August 5. The Turkish government suspects Kurdish rebels, particularly the PKK,…
Turkey and the U.S. Take Joint Action Against ISIS in Syria
Turkey and the U.S. have agreed to collaborate on creating a buffer zone in northern Syria to combat ISIS, while Turkey continues its military operations…
Turkish Fighter Jets Attack PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkish fighter jets have attacked PKK positions in northern Iraq, marking a significant escalation in military operations against the group. Critics argue that these strikes…
Kurdish Singer Born in Iran Placed on ISIS Death List
Kurdish singer Heli Lou, born in Iran and currently living in Los Angeles, has gained popularity for her music related to Kurdish resistance against ISIS.…
Turkey Launches Airstrikes on 'Islamic State' Positions in Syria
Turkey has launched airstrikes against 'Islamic State' positions in Syria while allowing the U.S. to use its Incirlik airbase for operations against the group. The…
Turkey's Fear of a Kurdish Autonomous Region Forming in Syria
A suicide attack in Turkey has raised concerns over the government's handling of the Islamic State and Kurdish issues. Analysts suggest that the ongoing Syrian…
Explosion in Turkish Border City Leaves at Least 28 Dead
An explosion at a cultural center in Suruç, Turkey, has killed at least 28 people and injured 20 to 25 others, with ISIS suspected as…
UN: Number of Syrian Refugees Exceeds Four Million
The UN reported that over four million Syrians have fled the civil war, with a significant increase in refugees in the past ten months. The…
Increase of Turkish Forces at the Border with Syria; 'No Immediate Plan for Military Intervention'
Turkey has increased its military presence at the Syrian border amid ongoing heavy fighting in Aleppo, but Prime Minister Davutoğlu insists there are no immediate…