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The Crimean Tatar imprisoned by Russia, promoted to high office by Ukraine

Nariman Dzhelyal has been appointed as Ukraine’s new ambassador to Turkiye after facing jail at the Kremlin’s hands.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025

Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’

Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025

Hotel fire at Turkiye ski resort kills at least 76 people

Minister of Interior says 45 of those killed have been identified, and a final search for victims was set for Wednesday.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2025

Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye

US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

Biden aides in Middle East in diplomatic push for Syria, Gaza

Two-pronged diplomatic push sees Blinken visit Jordan, Turkiye, while Jake Sullivan holds talks in Israel, Qatar, Egypt.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024

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

Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2024

Analysis: Al-Assad’s fall is Iran and Russia’s loss, but are there winners?

Turkiye stands to gain, while Israel feels insecure about what comes next.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?

In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

Turkiye urges inclusivity, fair treatment of minorities in post-Assad Syria

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stresses importance of national unity and sovereignty after fall of Bashar al-Assad gov’t.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024

Who are Turkiye’s ‘Newborn Gang’ and why are they on trial?

Turkiye is gripped by the ongoing trial and the crimes against newborn babies that are behind it.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024