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Bashar al-Assad's wife files for divorce, unhappy with life in Moscow: Report

Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce after she was not satisfied with her life in Moscow, where her family is staying under asylum, according to Turkish and Arab media reports. Earlier this month, Bashar al-Assad and his family, including Asma, were granted asylum in Moscow after the authoritarian leader was dramatically overthrown …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Four people die as helicopter crashes into Turkish hospital during take-off

New Indian Express

ANKARA: Four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, the provincial governor said, blaming the accident on thick fog. "The helicopter fell to the ground after having struck the fourth storey of a hospital during take-off," killing two pilots, a doctor and an employee on board the vehicle, Mugla provincial governor Idris Akbiyik …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Al Jazeera

Meeting comes two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss the new structure in Syria. Photographs and footage shared by the Turkish ministry showed Fidan and al-Sharaa hug and shake hands, their meeting coming two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Fidan would be going to Damascus to discuss the …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause

The Hindu

When civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, one of the first things Bashar al-Assad’s regime did was to pull back troops from the country’s north-east so that they could defend the heartland against militias. This gave an opportunity to Syria’s Kurds, the country’s largest ethnic minority who make up some 10% of its population, to establish a de …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war, the top Cypriot diplomat said Saturday. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Cyprus’ offer is grounded on its own past experience both with helping rid Syria of chemical weapons …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

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

Associated Press

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, 4 hours ago

Turkish heroin dealer, Albanian killer and Jordanian radical cleric are among hundreds of criminals protesting their human rights to stay in Britain

Daily Mail

The decision to allow a Turkish heroin dealer to stay in Britain to protect his 'right to a family life' has prompted fresh scrutiny over the use of the European Convention on Human Rights by criminals seeking to dodge deportation. He was freed in 2013 and his lawyers have since used human rights laws to resist his deportation Somali-born Wahbi …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

Associated Press

GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Turkey gained renown as a haven for refugees by welcoming more than 3 million Syrians fleeing violence between forces from Bashar Assad ’s government and a patchwork of rebel groups. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print ‘My children were born here’ Cabuli spent several years in a refugee camp before …

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3 days, 9 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, 14 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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3 days, 14 hours ago

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

NL Times

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., a prominent figure in the international cocaine trade, was extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey on Thursday, 18 months after his arrest. B., 30, was apprehended in Turkey in June 2023 during a manhunt targeting his former associate, Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, one of the Netherlands' most wanted criminals. The extradition of Isaac B. follows that of …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits

Associated Press

ALEPPO, Syria — The moment he arrived home to Syria from Turkey, Ahmed al-Kassem held his sister in a tight embrace, tears streaming down their faces. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Syrian refugee Ahmed al-Kassem and his family are welcomed by relatives as they return to their home in Aleppo, Syria, Friday, …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Turkish FM denies Trump claim of ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye in Syria

Al Jazeera

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan tells Al Jazeera the only ‘takeover’ in Syria was ‘the will of the Syrian people’. Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has denied a claim by incoming United States President Donald Trump that the toppling of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was an “unfriendly takeover” by Turkiye. In an interview with Al Jazeera broadcast on Wednesday, the …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters

Al Jazeera

Ankara vows to continue operations in northern Syria as fears grow over an assault on the Kurdish-held border town of Kobane. Renewed fighting between Turkish-backed factions and Syrian Kurdish fighters comes more than a week after fighters led by opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham toppled Syria’s longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad. Reporting from Istanbul, Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu said that Turkiye …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Judge refuses to toss out bribery charge against NYC mayor

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge said Tuesday …

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6 days, 8 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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Turkey to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report

Firstpost

Utilising the chaos in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey has mobilised its military along with militias it sponsors along the border with Kurdish-held Syrian territories in what appears to be a preparation for an imminent invasion, according to a report Amid chaos in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey appears set to invade Syria and …

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US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily

DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij Military Council fighters and civilians …

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US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily

DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij Military Council fighters and civilians …

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US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-17 10:19 DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij …

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1 week ago

Turkey: 37 die after consuming spurious alcohol in Istanbul, 17 others in hospital

Firstpost

“Thirty-seven people died and 17 others are still receiving treatment” over a period of six weeks, the governor’s office said The death toll from people drinking tainted alcohol in Istanbul jumped to 37, the governor’s office said Monday. “Thirty-seven people died and 17 others are still receiving treatment” over a period of six weeks, the governor’s office said. On December …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces

Live Mint

-- Turkey said Syria’s new rebel government agrees with Ankara on the need to dismantle Kurdish military forces — a critical US ally in the northern region of Syria — as countries rush to shape the future of the region after the downfall of the Assad regime. “It is out of the question for the Syrian people, or the new …

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7,600 Syrians returned via Turkish border in 5 days after Assad fall: Minister

New Indian Express

ISTANBUL: More than 7,600 Syrian migrants crossed the Turkish border to return home in the five days after the fall of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, Turkey's interior minister said Sunday. In a statement on X, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya listed the total number of Syrians "who returned voluntarily from Turkey" each day between December 9 and 13, with the five-day …

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1 week, 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics

The Hindu

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:32 IST - 6 MINS READ Mehmet Öztürk is a distinguished Turkish journalist and analyst, renowned for his expertise in international relations, particularly in conflict and peace studies. He spoke to Frontline about the Kurdish identity, rights, and politics across West Asia, examining the historical context and current challenges in Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. …

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Bashar al-Assad's wife files for divorce, unhappy with life in Moscow: Report

Four people die as helicopter crashes into Turkish hospital during take-off

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause

Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

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

Turkish heroin dealer, Albanian killer and Jordanian radical cleric are among hundreds of criminals protesting their human rights to stay in Britain

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

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

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits

Turkish FM denies Trump claim of ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye in Syria

Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters

Judge refuses to toss out bribery charge against NYC mayor

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

Turkey to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

Turkey: 37 die after consuming spurious alcohol in Istanbul, 17 others in hospital

Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces

7,600 Syrians returned via Turkish border in 5 days after Assad fall: Minister

EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics