Syria and Turkey
Turkey is supporting Iraqi attempts to combat ISIS threats to Kirkuk, other regions
Turkey has interests in Kirkuk and the city of Tal Afar. The Turkish Ministry of Defense said, “We welcome Iraq’s reinforcement of outposts and observation posts along the border."
Syria is continuing to strengthen ties with Turkey, causing concern in Israel - analysis
Seven years after being displaced, Kurdish families return to Serekaniye - analysis
Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime
Turks made homeless by massive earthquake face uncertain future
Over 1 million are left without homes or living outdoors due to damage to buildings and fears of collapse amid freezing conditions, and many say they feel forgotten by the Turkish government.
Death toll from devastating Turkey, Syria earthquakes tops 33,000
Displaced residents near the epicenter said they had set up tents as close as they could to their damaged or destroyed homes to keep it from being looted.
Amid horror of Turkey-Syria quake, ISIS seeks an advantage
Using the earthquake as cover, at least 20 inmates escaped from Syrian jail holding mostly Islamic State members close to Turkish border.
Turkey may open border to Syrian government-held region for aid - Turkish official
Turkey and Syria broke off diplomatic ties after Assad responded with force to a 2011 uprising against his rule which turned into a civil war.
‘Earthquake Diplomacy’ brings countries together over Turkey-Syria disaster, even if temporarily
The earthquake, just like other natural disasters throughout history, could have an impact on international relations, experts say.
Rebel-held areas of Earthquake-hit Syria not receiving international aid
The Assad regime is using the situation to pressure for sanctions relief in exchange for allowing aid to arrive in areas of northwestern Syria.
Israeli and Turkish organizations join to bring 60 tons of supplies to earthquake victims
Over 20 Israeli and Turkish organizations will coordinate to deliver food, medicine, clothing, equipment and more to hundreds of thousands of victims.
The disaster after the earthquake: How conditions in Turkey can cost more lives
A lack of water and sanitation, as well as the frigid temperatures, could continue to cost lives in the regions devastated by the earthquake.
Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 12,000
Erdogan faces crescendo of criticism over response • ‘Lack of capabilities’ in war-hit Syria quake zone too
Small miracles in Turkey as residents suffer brutal conditions
Civilians are reliant on rescue efforts to help bounce back from the devastation of the earthquake.
