ANKARA, Turkey — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on January 6, 2025, that Turkey will not permit any division of Syria following the potential fall of President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing that Ankara is prepared to take "necessary measures" against any perceived danger. ...
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — On January 4, 2025, Sudan expressed its support for a Turkish initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi. This announcement came from Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf following a meeting between Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and S...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a stark warning to Kurdish militants in Syria on Wednesday, December 26, 2024, presenting them with a grim choice: surrender their weapons or face death in Syrian territory. This declaration comes amid escalating clashes between Turkish-backed Syria...
In a surprising turn of diplomatic events, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was spotted enjoying a cup of tea with Ahmed al-Shara, the newly appointed head of Syria's interim government, atop Mount Qasioun overlooking Damascus. The meeting, captured in a video released by Turkey’s An...
Idlib, Syria – On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Military Operations Administration in Idlib announced the commencement of a large-scale military operation named "Deterring Aggression." This offensive follows recent attacks by the Syrian regime and Iranian militias targeting civ...
The Turkish government on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, strongly condemned a missile attack by the Houthi group, an internationally designated terrorist organization, targeting a Turkish cargo ship in the Red Sea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it is taking measures to prevent similar atta...
Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the failed coup attempt in 2016, has died at the age of 83 in his U.S. exile, according to his personal website. Gülen passed away on Sunday, as reported by the Herkul website, which is banned in Turkey and publish...
On September 30, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend the use of force if the Security Council fails to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon. Following a government meeting in Ankara, Erdogan stated, "The Assembly must swif...
The Yemeni Embassy in Turkey marked the anniversary of the Yemeni Revolution (September 26 and October 14) with a cultural and speech event on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at its headquarters in Ankara. The celebration was attended by members of the diplomatic mission and members of the Yemen...
The Turkish government has expressed its willingness to meet the "urgent needs" of Yemen, emphasizing the country's "significant importance" to Turkey. This commitment was conveyed by Ambassador Ahmet Reza Demirar, Director General of the Middle East and North Afri...
Turkey has welcomed the recent agreement reached between Yemeni parties on several issues aimed at de-escalating the conflict, expressing hope that it will pave the way for a comprehensive political solution. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said,...
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman arrived in Ankara on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, and met with his Turkish counterpart, followed by a closed-door meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkey's Anadolu Agency, President Erdogan held a private meeting with the Saudi D...