August 2016
Erdogan: Turkey's Operations in Syria Will Continue Until ISIS and YPG Threats are Neutralized
Turkish President Erdogan announced that military operations in Syria will persist until ISIS and YPG threats are neutralized, despite U.S. concerns over the conflict between…
USA: Conflict between Turkey and Kurds in Northern Syria is Unacceptable
The U.S. condemned the recent clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militias in northern Syria, urging all parties to focus on combating ISIS. Turkey has…
Increase in Casualties in the Battle Between Turkish Army and Syrian Kurds
The Turkish army has intensified its military operations against Kurdish forces in Syria, resulting in significant civilian casualties and escalating tensions. The conflict involves the…
First Turkish Soldier Killed in Syrian Campaign
Turkey has reported its first military casualty in Syria, attributing the death to Kurdish militants. This incident follows Turkey's recent military operations in the region…
Death of Eight Police Officers in Southeastern Turkey 'Due to PKK Bombing'
Eight police officers were killed and dozens injured in a car bombing attributed to the PKK in southeastern Turkey. This incident follows a year of…
Erdogan: Syrian Rebels Supported by Ankara Have Taken Control of Jarablus from ISIS
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken Jarablus from ISIS. This move has drawn criticism from Kurdish leaders, who accuse…
Biden Urges Turkey to Show Patience Regarding Gulen Case
Joe Biden urged Turkish officials to be patient regarding the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. Biden emphasized the…
Complete Capture of Hasakah by Syrian Kurds; Army and People's Defense Units Ceasefire
Syrian Kurdish forces have taken almost complete control of Hasakah after intense fighting with the Syrian army, leading to a ceasefire mediated by Russia. This…
Iran's Gas Production from South Pars to Match Qatar's by Next Spring
Iran aims to match its gas production from the South Pars field with Qatar's by next spring, with significant investments planned to boost output. The…
Manbij Military Council Reports Turkish Attacks on Their Positions
The Manbij Military Council reports ongoing Turkish shelling of their positions, interpreting it as support for ISIS. This follows recent clashes with ISIS forces in…
Erdogan: The Suicide Bomber in Gaziantep Was a Teenager Aged 12 to 14
A suicide bombing at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed 51 and injured 94, with Erdogan stating the bomber was a teenager likely linked to…
Bomb Explosion in Turkey Leaves 50 Dead
A bomb explosion at a wedding in Gaziantep, Turkey, resulted in 50 deaths and 94 injuries, with President Erdoğan attributing the attack to ISIS. This…
The Crackdown on Gulen Supporters Has Gone Astray
The Turkish government announced a mass pardon for 33,000 prisoners, primarily due to the overcrowding of prisons and the ongoing crackdown on supporters of Fethullah…
Approval of Ankara-Tel Aviv Reconciliation in Turkish Parliament 'On the Eve of Erdogan's Visit to Tehran'
Turkey's parliament has approved a reconciliation bill with Israel, including financial compensation for victims of a past incident involving the Mavi Marmara ship. This move…
Explosions in Southeastern Turkey; At Least Seven Dead and Over 220 Injured
On August 18, multiple explosions in southeastern Turkey resulted in at least seven deaths and over 220 injuries, with the PKK being blamed for the…
Three Dead and Over 70 Injured in Bomb Explosion in Van, Turkey
A bomb explosion in Van, Turkey, has killed three and injured over 70, with the PKK being blamed for the attack. This incident marks a…
German Interior Minister's Reaction to Report on Islamist Groups' Activities in Turkey
German Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière defended a report labeling Turkey as a central hub for Islamist activities, amidst rising tensions between Germany and Turkey…
Turkey to Release 38,000 Prisoners Conditionally
Turkey is set to conditionally release 38,000 prisoners to accommodate those detained after a failed coup. The move comes amid a crackdown on dissent, with…
Turkish Political-Security Delegation to Negotiate on Syria in Russia
A Turkish delegation is set to meet in Russia to discuss solutions to the Syrian crisis, following talks between Erdoğan and Putin. The discussions aim…
At least 13 killed in clashes and explosions in Turkey
At least 13 people have been killed in Turkey due to recent clashes and explosions attributed to the PKK. The attacks come amid heightened tensions…
Erdogan: Gulen Supporters Targeted Turkey-Russia Relations
Turkish President Erdogan accused Gulen supporters of undermining Turkey-Russia relations during a speech in St. Petersburg. He highlighted the negative impact of the downing of…
Renewal of Moscow-Ankara Relations Following Erdogan-Putin Meeting in St. Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, marking Erdogan's first foreign trip after a failed coup attempt. The…
Latest Developments in Manbij: Interview with Military Council Spokesperson
The liberation operation in Manbij, Syria, is nearing completion, with the Manbij Military Council controlling 90% of the city. The strategic importance of Manbij lies…
ISIS Driven Out of '90 Percent of Areas' in Manbij, Northern Syria
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have captured nearly all of Manbij from ISIS, with ongoing battles reported. This operation has significant implications for cutting off ISIS's…
Failed Coup in Turkey; Ruling Party Undertakes 'Cleansing'
The Turkish ruling party is purging members linked to Fethullah Gülen following the failed coup attempt on July 15, amid rising tensions with Western allies.…
Egyptian Army Takes Out Leader of ISIS's Egyptian Branch
The Egyptian army has killed Abu Dua al-Ansari, the leader of ISIS's Egyptian branch, during a successful air operation in Al-Arish. This operation also resulted…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Erdogan Has Cancer; Spokesperson Denies
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims made by an advisor to Foreign Minister Zarif that Turkish President Erdogan has cancer. This denial emphasizes Iran's…
Austrian Chancellor: Radical Groups in Turkey Threaten Me with Death
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern has received death threats from radical Turkish groups following his critical remarks on Turkey's visa policies and demonstrations in Austria. This…
Six Police Officers Killed in Explosion in Southeast Turkey
A car bomb explosion in Bingöl, Turkey, killed six police officers and injured four others. The PKK is suspected of being behind the attack, although…
Gülen: If One-Tenth of the Accusations Are True, I Will Surrender Myself
Fethullah Gülen has denied accusations of involvement in the failed Turkish coup and stated he would surrender if any of the claims are true. The…