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Syria and the Kurds

Kurdish leader has said that one of their negotiating counterparts in Damascus questioned whether the registration of Kurdi, the Kurdish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a strong opponent of the Syrian regime, says his country could be ready for dialogue…

Radio France Internationale

Why does the US still have forces in Syria?

US forces have targeted a base operated by Iranian allies in eastern Syria after an attack near a US base…

Al Jazeera

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Ankara, Damascus Demand Opening Communication Channels

Ankara and Damascus have exchanged demands for reopening contact channels and normalizing ties, according to Turkish sources. Turkey's pro-government newspaper…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Says Putin Asked Him to Cooperate with Assad Regime

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin asked him to cooperate with Bashar al-Assad’s…

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Mark Brown's Fringe Reviews: Are these three plays worth seeing in Edinburgh?

HOW better to start the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 than with a drama about a struggling female actor who – in…

The National (Scotland)

Kremlin: Turkey Has Legitimate Security Concerns over Syria

The Kremlin said on Friday that Turkey has legitimate security concerns over Syria and that it will take them into…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Putin in Russia: What to expect

The Sochi summit comes after Ankara helped broker a grain deal that has eased global food crisis fears.

Al Jazeera

Turkey Announces Killing of Prominent Kurdish Leader in N. Syria

Turkish intelligence announced the killing of a prominent leader of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), the military backbone of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Syria: what is Turkey’s grand plan?

At least 9mn Syrians now fall under the responsibility of Ankara, offering it a bridgehead to fight Kurdish forces

Financial Times

Turkey Says Needs No Permission for North Syria Military Operation

In a Thursday meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish National Security Council discussed ongoing preparations for a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan

New offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria is still on agenda until security issues are addressed, Erdogan says.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin's Trip To Tehran Ends With Endorsement From Iran And Clashes With Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin's first major summit outside the country since Ukraine's invasion ended with an endorsement from Iran for its…

Benzinga

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Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks

Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without any support.

Al Jazeera

Putin endorsed by Iran for invasion of Ukraine but clashes with Turkey at summit

Tehran meeting saw discord over Erdoğan’s plan to intervene in Syria but ‘progress’ on shipping Ukrainian grain

The Guardian - UK

Putin meets Raisi, Erdogan in Iran for talks overshadowed by war

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Tehran to discuss the conflict in Syria but with the turmoil…

Tribune News Service

Turkey's Erdogan seeks support in fight against Syrian Kurdish militia

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the Kurdish YPG militia was taking steps to divide Syria with foreign…

Reuters

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Talk Syria War in Tehran

With the war in Ukraine still raging, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels Tuesday to Tehran for talks with his Iranian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran, Russia, Turkey presidents to talk Syria war in Tehran

Tehran (AFP) - With the war in Ukraine still raging, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels Tuesday to Tehran for talks…

AFP

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Turkey: Operation in North Syria Neither Postponed Nor Cancelled

Turkey announced on Sunday that it will neither cancel nor delay a military operation against sites controlled by the Syrian…

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Turkey renews extradition requests with Finland, Sweden -minister

Turkey renewed requests on Wednesday for Sweden and Finland to extradite individuals it considers terrorists after the countries reached a…

Reuters

SDF, Syrian Regime Agree on Defense Plan to Repel Turkish Attack

The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that it had agreed to a joint defense Russia-mediated plan with regime forces…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Iran walks a diplomatic tightrope as Turkey plans military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, a key Tehran ally.

Al Jazeera

Nordic deal increases Turkish power in NATO, but pitfalls ahead

Deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s NATO deal may bring nationalist votes back to Erdogan

Turkey blocked Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids until Ankara ‘got what it wanted’ – will that bring wavering voters back?

Al Jazeera