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October 30, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan laments loss of Ottoman Empire at pro-Palestinian rally

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke during a rally in Istanbul over the weekend in which he lamented the loss of the Ottoman Empire, a report says.

October 29, 2023

Lindsey Graham says Turkey becoming 'The Squad' of NATO after President Erdogan called Israel a 'war criminal'

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said Turkey is becoming "The Squad" of NATO after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Israel a war criminal.

October 28, 2023

NATO ally praises Hamas as 'freedom fighters,' condemns Israel as a 'war criminal'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also criticized Western allies for their unconditional support of Israel, saying they do not even try to push for a ceasefire.

October 5, 2023

US military shoots down Turkish drone after coming too close to troops in Syria

The U.S. military shot down a Turkish drone Thursday that came too close to U.S. troops on the ground in Syria, after more than a dozen warnings to stand down, according to officials.

October 3, 2023

Turkey detains dozens in nationwide sweep targeting alleged Kurdish militants linked to suicide bombing

Turkish authorities conducted a widespread crackdown, detaining at least 67 individuals across the country in a concerted effort aimed at those linked to Kurdish militants.

October 1, 2023

Turkey stops 'terror attack' after suicide bomber detonates at Ankara police headquarters, 2nd assailant shot

Turkish authorities say terrorists detonated a suicide bomb outside Ankara police headquarters before security forces neutralized the threat Sunday.

September 26, 2023

European court rules Turkey violated rights in ByLock app cases

A European court declared that the rights of a Turkish teacher convicted of terrorism-related offenses, were violated due to the heavy reliance on evidence related to his phone use.

September 18, 2023

Airstrike on northern Iraq military airport kills 3

A military airport in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region came under attack in an airstrike, resulting in three deaths, according to local officials.

September 18, 2023

Attack on Turkish-backed opposition fighters in Syria kills 13 militants

A Kurdish-led group launched an assault on Turkish-backed opposition fighters in northern Syria on Monday, resulting in the reported deaths of at least 13 militants.

September 18, 2023

Crews in Turkey search for helicopter that crashed into lake while fighting forest fire

Three passengers of a helicopter that crashed into a lake while fighting a forest fire in western Turkey remain missing. The aircraft is reported to be stuck 36 feet below the surface.