The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

The forgotten Syrian civil war has again flared up with the spectacular capture of Aleppo by opposition forces. A complex set of circumstances created the right time for rebels to strike, plunging Syria into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise.

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’

Turkey is positioning itself as a key player in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, despite its close ties with Hamas, which have drawn criticism from Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to "make every contribution" to end what he called the "massacre" in Gaza.

Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.

Syria state media say government troops are battling insurgents inside the country’s largest city Aleppo for the first time since 2016

Tyler Kerry, 20, died in Antalya and more than £3,500 has since been raised on GoFundMe to help his family bring his body home

Pope Francis says he hopes to travel to Turkey next year to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity’s first ecumenical council

Turkey's President Erdogan supports Gaza ceasefire efforts amid US collaboration. Qatar suspends mediation. Erdogan urges peace in the region.

Jordan and Turkey support ceasefire in Lebanon and call for an end to Gaza conflict, emphasizing international efforts for peace.