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Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at least seven Palestinians, including four children, and wounded 16 other people Friday afternoon, health officials said. Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment building kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

Al Jazeera

Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria. Turkiye expects foreign countries to withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, as Germany warns against an escalation in fighting with Kurdish forces. Security for Kurds ‘essential’ Later on Friday, German Foreign …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

‘Can’t allow IS in Syria’: After meeting Erdogan, EU president says will directly engage with HTS

Firstpost

Von der Leyen also said the EU would increase humanitarian aid to Syria. But she warned of the risk of a resurgence by hardline Islamic State militants and said this must not be allowed to happen The European Union will establish contacts with Syria’s new leadership and reopen its delegation in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and …

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6 days, 9 hours ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office. He said Turkey’s “core principles include establishing peace and stability in Sudan, preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty, and preventing the country from becoming …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Orban Pursues His Ukraine Peace Mission With Visit to Turkey

Live Mint

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, the latest in a diplomatic bid to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine that’s made little progress so far. Earlier this week, Orban met with US President-elect Donald Trump and held a phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss the war on Ukraine. “How sad that …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says

Al Jazeera

Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara. Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed on a joint declaration to resolve their dispute over the breakaway Somaliland region and land-locked Ethiopia’s push for sea access, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced. Speaking in a joint news conference in Ankara, Erdogan late on Wednesday …

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Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold ‘technical talks’ over breakaway Somaliland region

Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey — Ethiopia and Somalia agreed on Wednesday to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a statement following talks in Turkey. It says the sides agreed the talks, which would begin by February 2025 and conclude within four months, would respect Somalia’s territorial integrity while recognizing …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Turkey's Erdogan mediates Somalia-Ethiopia dispute over Somaliland independence

Firstpost

Turkey has previously hosted two rounds of negotiations between the East African neighbours. A third round of talks, initially scheduled for September, was cancelled amid escalating tensions, a sign of the challenges in resolving the rift Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the NATO 75th anniversary summit at the Walter E. Washington …

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1 week, 5 days ago

European nations put asylum bids on hold

China Daily

Syrian families wait to cross into Syria from Turkiye at the Cilvegozu border gate, near the town of Antakya in southern Turkiye, on Monday. METIN YOKSU / AP BERLIN — Britain, Germany, France and several other European countries said on Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians as hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at two border crossings …

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1 week, 6 days ago

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Live Mint

-- Of all the winners and losers from Syria’s sudden change of power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands out as among those with the most to gain. “While Ankara’s precise role in the surprising turn of events remains a topic of speculation, the rebel offensive could not have gone ahead without Turkey’s consent and support.” The question now is …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Syrian refugees eagerly return home as Bashar al-Assad's regime falls

Hindustan Times

Hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey on Monday, eagerly anticipating their return home following the fall of Bashar Assad’s government. Thank God, the war is over.” Assad’s fall has sparked widespread joy among Turkey’s 3 million Syrian refugees, with many taking to the streets of Istanbul and other cities to celebrate. “As Syria gains …

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2 weeks ago

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?

Firstpost

Five decades of the Assad family dominance in Syria came to an end on Sunday, as the rebel alliance arrived in Damascus in just over a week. The success of the lightning advance was primarily because Syria’s army was worn out and demotivated; the Syrian leader’s key allies, Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, were badly weakened by the war with …

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2 weeks ago

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East

NPR

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East toggle caption Hussein Malla/AP The swift downfall of Bashar al-Assad is reverberating in Syria and throughout the Middle East. Sponsor Message Mouaz Moustafa, with the Syrian Emergency Task Force, an American aid group, said the U.S. forces have supplied humanitarian assistance to displaced civilians in a barren area on Syria's southern border. …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

India Today

In the shadow of Istanbul’s minarets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not hide his glee at the fast-paced developments in neighbouring Syria. This support was part of Turkey’s broader goal to influence the outcome of the Syrian conflict in favour of a government that could guarantee the security of its borders and prevent autonomy for Kurdish groups. Ankara’s knowledge …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos

The Hindu

Turkey's Foreign Minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on its doorstep. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who this week called on Assad to "reconcile with his people", said Friday he "hoped the advance of the rebels would continue …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

AP Explica: Postura de Turquía ante avance de insurgentes de la oposición en la vecina Siria

Associated Press

ANKARA, Turquía — Al tiempo que las fuerzas opuestas al presidente sirio Bashar Assad realizan avances rápidos y significativos en Siria, Turquía observa de cerca cualquier repercusión. Turquía, que comparte una frontera de 911 kilómetros con Siria, ha sido un principal respaldo de los grupos de oposición que buscan derrocar a Assad desde el estallido de la guerra civil siria …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey — Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad’s government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland. FILE - From left: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Share Share Copy Link …

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Syrian rebel offensive bolsters Turkey’s geopolitical influence

Live Mint

A rapid advance by Syrian rebels in recent days is giving the NATO member Turkey more power to limit Russian and Iranian influence in the region, but also risks triggering new instability on Ankara’s doorstep. The government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is now in a stronger position to put pressure on Kurdish militias it opposes in Syria, some …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hezbollah backs Syria’s al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive

Al Jazeera

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns tens of thousands in Syria are at risk. “They will not be able to achieve their goals despite what they have done in past days, and we as Hezbollah will be by Syria’s side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can,” Qassem said on Thursday, adding …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Turkey may benefit from Syria’s deadly new offensive

Firstpost

Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of Aleppo and dozens of nearby towns and villages. Experts think that Turkey, which influences the large coalition of rebel fighters that are occupying the country’s second-largest city, may benefit greatly from the current Syrian crisis. Turkey’s role in the new rebel offensive Turkey has a “complex and …

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What is Russia’s role in Syrian civil war? Why is Turkey backing rebels?

Firstpost

Russia has conducted major air strikes on rebels in Syria after insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group swept into Aleppo in what is the biggest challenge to its ally President Bashar al-Assad in years. The Syrian military command said militants had attacked in large numbers and from multiple directions, prompting “our armed forces to carry out a …

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1 month ago

Turkey to Pivot Toward Interest-Rate Cut After One More Hold

Live Mint

-- Turkey’s central bank will probably hold its main interest rate for an eighth straight month this week, though policymakers could indicate the start of an easing cycle as soon as December. But despite appearing to commit to high rates at the last policy meeting, Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan adopted a different tone earlier this month, while revising up …

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Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

‘Can’t allow IS in Syria’: After meeting Erdogan, EU president says will directly engage with HTS

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Orban Pursues His Ukraine Peace Mission With Visit to Turkey

Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold ‘technical talks’ over breakaway Somaliland region

Turkey's Erdogan mediates Somalia-Ethiopia dispute over Somaliland independence

European nations put asylum bids on hold

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Syrian refugees eagerly return home as Bashar al-Assad's regime falls

Explained: What led to Bashar al-Assad's downfall in Syria?

How Syria's revolution could reshape the Middle East

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos

AP Explica: Postura de Turquía ante avance de insurgentes de la oposición en la vecina Siria

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Syrian rebel offensive bolsters Turkey’s geopolitical influence

Hezbollah backs Syria’s al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive

Why Turkey may benefit from Syria’s deadly new offensive

What is Russia’s role in Syrian civil war? Why is Turkey backing rebels?

Turkey to Pivot Toward Interest-Rate Cut After One More Hold