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Erdogan vows ground operation into Syria 'soon'

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" unleash a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets in defiance of mounting international pressure.

AFP

Turkey used U.S., Russian-controlled airspace in Syria strikes -sources

Turkey's warplanes crossed into Russian and U.S.-controlled airspace for the first time to attack the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and it has rallied Syrian allies to possibly expand the campaign, several Turkish and Syrian rebel sources said.

Reuters

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria 'soon'

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure.

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Russian, US pressure mounts on Turkey over Syria threat

Istanbul (AFP) - International pressure mounted Tuesday on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a threatened ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

AFP

‘An unforgettable rail journey’: my night on the Istanbul-Sofia Express

The overnight service from Turkey to Bulgaria started running again this year and was voted one of the world’s best journeys for 2023 by Lonely Planet

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan threatens ground operation into Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday threatened to launch a ground operation into Syria, following cross-border air strikes on Kurdish positions and deadly fire on Turkey.

AFP

Erdogan says mulling ground operation in Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he was mulling going beyond air strikes and launching a ground operation in Syria following a deadly rocket strike on a Turkish border town.

AFP

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Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan, Sisi meet in Qatar for the first time

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Sunday in Qatar for the first time, a picture from Turkey's presidency showed.

AFP

Turkey's high-stakes campaigns in Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey has launched a string of offensives in neighbouring Syria since 2016 targeting Kurdish militias, Islamic State group jihadists and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.

AFP

Turkey launches air raids against Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey announced on Sunday it had carried out air strikes against the bases of outlawed Kurdish militants across northern Syria and Iraq, which it said were being used to launch "terrorist" attacks on Turkish soil.

AFP

Turkish jets hit targets in Syria, Iraq after Istanbul bomb blast

Kurdish fighters report ‘deaths and injuries’ after Turkish planes hit two villages and Kobane city in northeast Syria.

Al Jazeera

What will the deadly bombing in Istanbul mean for Turkish politics?

In Turkey, the political and diplomatic fallout continues after a deadly bombing on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul. Turkey blames Kurdish militants backed by the United States for the attack, which comes months before fraught elections. On Saturday, Bulgarian prosecutors charged five people in connection with the blast.

Radio France Internationale

Bulgaria charges five people in connection with Istanbul blast

Bulgarian prosecutors have charged five people for supporting terrorist acts in connection with an explosion in central Istanbul that killed six people on Nov. 13, the country's chief prosecutor Ivan Geshev said on Saturday.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Two New Brotherhood Administrations, Leaderships Provoke Egypt’s Political Circles

The recent developments within the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt classifies as a terrorist organization, have preoccupied the political circles, especially with the battle over leadership. The competition became apparent after the recent decisions that led to establishment of two administrations and two acting guides in London and Istanbul.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Is Turkey set for a new military operation in Syria?

Sunday’s Istanbul bombing, which Turkey has blamed on the PKK, could lead to Ankara fulfilling its threat to attack.

The Independent UK

Turkey: 17 charged over bombing in Istanbul that killed 6

Turkey's state-run news agency says a court has ordered 17 suspects jailed pending trial in connection with a deadly street bombing in Istanbul last weekend

Reuters

Turkish court arrests 17 suspects over Istanbul blast -Anadolu

A Turkish court ordered the pre-trial detention of 17 people suspected of being involved in an explosion this week in central Istanbul that killed six people, the state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Friday.

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Middle East round-up: A reminder of dark days in Istanbul

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

WEKU

Russia and Ukraine renew a grain export deal to help the hungry and keep prices down

The U.N.-brokered deal to ship Ukrainian grain exports was set to expire on Saturday and will now continue for at least another 120 days.

AFP

Ukraine grain export deal extended for four months

Istanbul (AFP) - An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea and aimed at relieving global food insecurity has been extended for 120 days, officials said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Turkey detains suspect linked to Istanbul bombing in Syria

Turkey's state-run news agency says security forces have detained a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly bombing in Istanbul

France 24

Istanbul blast: PKK denies involvement after Turkey points finger

Turkey says it plans to pursue targets in northern Syria following the blast that killed six people and injured more than 80 others in Istanbul on November 13. Ankara blames Kurdish militants for the attack and has detained a Syrian woman they believe to be the suspected bomber. No group…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Erdogan Discuss Ukraine Grain Exports

US President Joe Biden and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday discussed a deadly bombing in Istanbul and international efforts to export Ukrainian grain, the White House said. The two leaders talked on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. In a readout, the White House…

Daily Record

Steve Clarke insists Scotland not concerned by Turkish armed guard and offers sympathy to Istanbul bombing victims

Tensions in the country are heightened after the weekend bombing with Scotland playing in Kurdish stronghold Diyarbakir.

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