UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

British man, 22, from Solihull killed fighting in east Ukraine

Family pay tribute to Samuel Newey, who had been volunteering for more than a year against Russian forces

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023

Trial over deadly Istanbul bombing begins in Turkey

The trial has begun of 36 people accused of a deadly bombing in central Istanbul last November, in which six people were killed and 99 injured, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Twelve years on from the beginning of Syria’s war

Millions still displaced and hundreds of thousands have died in 12 years of fighting, but al-Assad remains in power.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2023

Türkiye to Continue Normalization Talks with Assad Regime within Days

Türkiye confirmed its intention to continue the normalization talks with the Syrian regime in the coming period, expressing its hope that Damascus would understand its concerns about the presence of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) near its borders. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar asserted that Ankara will continue the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Crumbling shop a 'disgrace' as questions remain over hotel plans

Rapid was a firm fixture of Renshaw Street for nearly four decades, but part of the old store has fallen into significant disrepair as plans for a new hotel drag on

Liverpool Echo · Mar 5, 2023

Turkey committed to leaving Syria after settlement, Syrian opposition says

A senior member of Syria's political opposition said on Monday that Turkey had given assurances it would withdraw forces from northern Syria once a final political settlement is reached.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Türkiye Kills 11 Kurdish YPG Members on Anniversary of Olive Branch Operation

Turkish-Syrian border areas witnessed this week a military escalation, marking the five-year anniversary of Türkiye’s Operation Olive Branch aimed to clear members affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) from the Afrin region. On Saturday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Turkish forces and their proxies shelled the vicinity…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

Türkiye, Iran Support Syria's Territorial Integrity, Unity

Türkiye and Iran have reiterated their support for a political solution in Syria and preserving its unity and territorial integrity. They also stressed the need to solve the many problems of the Syrian crisis within the framework of the Astana track. “Türkiye and Iran support Syria’s territorial integrity and political…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Türkiye’s Top Diplomat Travels to US amid Troubled Ties

Türkiye and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when the Turkish foreign minister visits Washington this week. But expectations that outstanding issues can be resolved are low. Mevlut Cavusoglu departs on Tuesday for a meeting with US counterpart Antony Blinken…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023