Turkey
Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion
Currently, the debate is focused heavily on where and how PKK weapons are to be surrendered and who verifies the operation.
Peace in the Middle East? Kurdish PKK leader discusses regional ‘third world war’
Israel, Kurdistan, and the hopes for a strong political alliance - opinion
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight
With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Jewish and Kurdish leaders gathered in London for a two day conference aimed at turning 2,700 years of shared history into stronger political, cultural, academic, and diaspora cooperation.
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
The plan was announced during a presentation of Turkey’s new Medium-Term Program (MTP), which sets out the country’s economic roadmap for 2027-2029.
PKK warns disarmament process at risk unless Turkey links surrender to political reforms
Bayik said the National Solidarity and Social Integration Law does not clearly connect the surrender of weapons with a transition to democratic politics.
Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion
Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.
Turkey and Pakistan are growing closer, but where does China fit in? - opinion
Turkey, Pakistan and China are forging a new security triangle. The Middle East should pay attention.
Over 20 Stone Age turtle figurines used in ancient rituals found within Turkish cave - report
The figurines are “roughly shaped,” according to Anadolu Agency, lending weight to the researchers’ theory of them being used during ritualistic practices.
IDF soldiers targeted by Turkish 'state mechanism' of false accusations, Diaspora Ministry says
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Director-General Avi Cohen Scali accused Erdogan of "leading an antisemitic policy toward the State of Israel."
Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc
Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.
Erdogan, Putin agree to continue Turkey's nuclear development, improve economic relations
"With the opening of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, we will also take steps together to open some new power plants," Erdogan said after his meeting with Putin.