Talks between politicians from Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party and jailed Kurdish leaders have been gathering steam as they try to ...

The Turkish Communications Directorate released the Ankara Declaration on X, stating that "the meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, enabled a frank and constructive discussion." "The Leaders of ...

Brokered by Turkey, this agreement is a cornerstone in de-escalating the nearly decade-long rivalry between the two nations and signifies Ankara’s growing diplomatic clout in the region. However, the ...

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) that they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near ...

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In a statement, the Somali Foreign Ministry said the delegation was heading to Addis Ababa “to strengthen the commitments made in the Ankara Agreement.” “The visit will reinforce Somalia’s commitment ...

After two rounds of unsuccessful negotiations, Turkish officials invited Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Ankara earlier this month for direct talks.

Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said Sunday all weapons would come under state control during a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who urged the lifting of sanctions ...

ANKARA — Four people were killed in southwest Turkey on Sunday when an ambulance helicopter collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground. The helicopter was taking off from the Mugla ...