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PKK moves towards peace: Ocalan’s historic appeal for a democratic future - analysis

The PKK had said it would lay down its arms and disband back in May. However, it is not clear when this process will begin and how long it will take.

 A demonstrator holds a picture of jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan during a rally in Diyarbakir, Turkey, February 27, 2025.
 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Turkey blocks X's Grok chatbot for alleged insults to Erdogan

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Syria's Sharaa makes moves toward Abraham Accords to reduce Turkish influence


UNRWA to open office in Turkey, Erdogan says as he calls for more support

Israel last year banned UNRWA, saying it had employed members of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas who took part in the October 7 massacre.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media at NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington last year. Turkey under Erdogan is no longer a NATO ally in spirit; it is a rogue state pursuing an expansionist, Islamist agenda that threatens stability, states the writer.

Turkey's Erdogan: 'PM Netanyahu has long left Hitler behind in terms of genocide'

Speaking in parliament, Erdogan also condemned the attacks on Iran and urged a diplomatic solution.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the audience at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 11, 2025.

Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's military and helping improve its defenses, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Kurdish PKK dissolves after decades of struggle with Turkey, news agency close to militants says

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, decided to disband and end its armed struggle.

 Supporters of pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) display flags with a portrait of jailed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, during a rally to celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 17, 2024.

Trump says he had a productive call with Turkey's Erdogan, visits planned

Erdogan invited Trump to visit Turkey, and said Ankara would continue to take steps to advance cooperation with the United States in many areas, especially in the defense industry,

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with US President Donald Trump during a NATO summit in London in 2019.

Turkey can be counterbalance to Iranian, Russian influence with US support - opinion

Tom Barrack - Trump's new ambassador to Ankara - will make repositioning Turkey as a necessary US strategic partner in the region a key mandate.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with US President Donald Trump during a NATO summit in London in 2019.

Trump's Israel tariffs: What was left unsaid in Netanyahu-Trump meeting? - opinion

In the end, what did not happen during the Netanyahu-Trump meeting might prove to be as significant as any agreements or public statements that were made. 

 US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, April 7, 2025.

Syrian President al-Sharaa impresses diplomats in Turkey forum - analysis

Syrian President Sharaa attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, meeting with Erdogan and other leaders. He strengthened ties with Azerbaijan, Qatar, and the Kurdistan Region for regional cooperation.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Collision course: Are Israel and Turkey headed for confrontation?

BEHIND THE LINES: With Turkey's backing of Hamas and disputes in Syria, the future of Jerusalem-Ankara ties look dim.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (L) shake hands as they hold a joint press conference after their meeting at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on February 4, 2025.

Erdogan says Israel is fueling Syrian divisions at Antalya Forum

Erdogan accused Israel of fueling divisions in Syria and committing "genocide" in Gaza at the Antalya Forum, which also saw Syria’s first official participation.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the audience at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 11, 2025.

Netanyahu’s triple humiliation: Tariffs, Iran, and Erdogan - opinion

Netanyahu missed the historic opportunity to launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and topple the regime during the transition from Biden to Trump.

  US President Donald Trump welcomes Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House on Monday April 7, 2025