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
Syrian doctor says scale of injuries from earthquake is more devastating than from the war
500 people are entering the hospital daily, but the hospital is running out of medical supplies.
WHO sending medics and supplies to Turkey and Syria earthquake zone
Groups racing against time to provide aid to Syria after earthquake - analysis
As planes arrive in Damascus, locals and aid organizations are worried about the slow pace of aid and equipment reaching northwest Syria.
Syria earthquake: Hundreds of families still under rubble - rebel rescuers
At least 1,444 people were killed in Syria and about 3,500 injured following the earthquake that also killed nearly 3,000 in Turkey.
Russian rescuers to fly to Syria and Turkey after huge earthquake
Putin spoke by phone with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan to express his condolences over the death and destruction brought by the earthquake.
Decade of war in Syria leaves earthquake victims vulnerable, without aid - analysis
The entire area affected by the earthquake is a center for refugees and displaced Syrians who were already suffering after a decade of war in Syria.
Russia still working on 'historic' meeting with Turkey, Iran and Syria - analysis
Turkey-Russia ties are very important and Ankara would like to find a way to meet with Damascus without angering the Syrian rebels too much.
What’s at stake in latest Turkey demand for F-16s? - analysis
The sale of F-16s is now becoming another way that Ankara is making demands for more weapons and seeking to trade this sale for dropping its opposition to letting Finland and Sweden join NATO.
Assad says Turkey talks must be based on ending 'occupation'
Syrian President said that there will be talks with Turkey about ending the occupation of Syrian land and stopping the support for what he called terrorism.
Turkish foreign minister says he could meet Syrian counterpart early February
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in early February, not next week