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Kurdish PKK fighters may retreat to Iran as Turkish military closes in

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is vowing to crush the presence of the Kurdish militant group PKK in Iraq. But as the Turkish military closes in on the group, some analysts predict its fighters could turn to Iran, with implications across the region.

Radio France Internationale

Drone envy: How Turkey’s sought-after combat weapon wins wars but also risks starting them

Special report: Bayraktar drones reap billions for Turkey, but prompt escalation worries: ‘They seem to be just chasing the money, and that is very worrying’

The Independent UK

Turkey's talks with Sweden, Finland made little progress on NATO concerns -sources

Talks between Turkish officials and delegations from Sweden and Finland have made little headway overcoming Ankara's objections to their NATO membership bids, and it is not clear when further discussions will take place, according to two sources.

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New ISIS Leader Allegedly Arrested in Istanbul

The new leader of the ISIS terrorist group was allegedly arrested in the Turkish city of Istanbul, media reports said on Thursday. Zeid al-Iraqi, known as Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi, was detained days ago in the city. He assumed the leadership of the terror organization after his predecessor, Abu Ibrahim…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian Democratic Council Urges Int'l Community to Prevent Turkish Offensive

The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) urged on Thursday member states of the international anti-ISIS coalition to intervene to prevent Turkey's planned offensive on regions in northeastern Syria. It called on the international community and Untied Nations to "seriously deal with the rising threats and to immediately intervene and take…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey’s plan to forcibly relocate Syrian refugees gains momentum

President Erdoğan presses on with move by leveraging his Nato veto over Nordic states’ accession

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

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EXPLAINER: What Turkey's Erdogan could gain in NATO debate

Turkey’s leader has caused a stir by throwing a wrench in Sweden and Finland’s historic bid to join NATO, lashing out at fellow alliance member Greece and announcing plans for a new incursion into Syria

The Independent UK

Will Syria Witness a ‘Triple Front’ Military Escalation?

Three indicators point to the possibility of a military escalation on more than one front in Syria. Stability along the contact lines in the three Syrian areas of influence - which has been prevailing for more than two years - is threatened by new rounds of fire. This threat does…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Prepares to Expand Safe Zones in Syria Despite US Warnings

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent statement led to a dispute with the US concerning the safe zones in Syria. Erdogan on Monday said Ankara would soon launch new military operations along its southern borders to create safe zones 30 km (20 miles) deep to combat what he characterized as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey observed positive approach to lifting arms embargo from Finland, Sweden - Erdogan spokesman

Ankara observed a positive attitude towards lifting of arms exports embargo during talks with delegations from NATO applicants Finland and Sweden, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Erdogan's vowed military operation returns spotlight to Syrian border towns

President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to carry out a new military incursion on Turkey's southern borders has triggered speculation about potential targets, with the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat emerging as a primary goal of any operation.

Reuters

Turkey Says Ties with Israel Help Ease Palestinian Conflict

Turkey’s foreign minister said Wednesday that normalizing ties with Israel will help efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke in Jerusalem as part of the first visit by a senior Turkish official to Israel in 15 years.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey says ties with Israel help ease Palestinian conflict

Turkey’s foreign minister said Wednesday that normalizing ties with Israel will help efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict

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Asharq Al-Awsat

In West Bank, Turkish FM Pledges Support for Palestinians

Turkey's foreign minister said Tuesday that improved ties with Israel will not come at the expense of its commitment to supporting the Palestinians and the two-state solution to the conflict. Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke in the Palestinian administrative headquarters in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank during a joint press conference…

Reuters

U.S. raises concern over Turkey's plans for new offensive along Syria border

The United States on Tuesday raised concern over Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's plans to launch new military operations along the country's southern border, saying any new offensive in northern Syria would undermine regional stability and put U.S. troops at risk.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sweden Says It’s Not Providing Money, Military Aid to Kurds

Sweden on Tuesday denied that it was providing any "financial assistance or military support" to Kurdish groups or entities in Syria - claims that Turkey's using to back its opposition to Sweden's and neighboring Finland's historic bids to join NATO. The denial came as delegations from Sweden and Finland were…

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan says he is cutting all ties with Greek PM, dashing hopes of talks

Turkish president, said to be irked by growing US-Greece relations, calls off meetings aimed at easing tensions

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The Independent UK

Sweden says it's not providing money, military aid to Kurds

Sweden has denied it is providing any “financial assistance or military support” to Kurdish groups or entities in Syria — claims that Turkey’s using to back its opposition to Sweden’s and neighboring Finland’s historic bids to join NATO

Reuters

Greece says it won't allow illegal entry of migrants by land or sea

Greece warned on Tuesday that it would not allow the illegal entry of migrants by land or by sea, after a sharp increase in attempted entries through its Aegean islands and land border with Turkey over the past few days.

The Independent UK

In West Bank, Turkish FM pledges support for Palestinians

Turkey’s foreign minister says that improved ties with Israel will not come at the expense of its commitment to supporting the Palestinians and the two-state solution to the conflict

Reuters

Analysis: Erdogan's vow to expand Syria operations raises stakes in Turkey-NATO row

President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to launch military operations soon to expand safe zones already set up across Turkey's southern borders has raised the stakes in his row with NATO partners over Finland and Sweden joining the alliance.

Al Jazeera

Turkey FM visit to Israel a sign relations are warming

Despite standoffs over Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands, Ankara and Tel Aviv are growing closer.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland, Sweden to Send Teams to Turkey to Discuss NATO Bids, Haavisto Says

Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wednesday to try to resolve Turkish opposition to their applications for membership of the NATO military alliance, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Tuesday. "We are sending our delegations to visit Ankara, actually both Sweden and Finland.

Reuters

Turkey to discuss NATO bids with Finland, Sweden on Wednesday

Turkish officials will meet with Swedish and Finnish delegations in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Stockholm and Helsinki's applications to become members of NATO, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

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