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Turkey: Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city, while Istanbul is its largest city and economic and financial center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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Turkey Involved in Assad's Ousting? FM Fidan Meets al-Jolani in Damascus – Details of Discussion [Video]

Turkey Involved in Assad's Ousting? FM Fidan Meets al-Jolani in Damascus – Details of Discussion

In a surprising turn of events, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus. The two leaders were seen walking, driving, and..

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Erdogan calls on Western Nations to Stop Israeli Aggression in Syria, Warning of Dire Consequences [Video]

Erdogan calls on Western Nations to Stop Israeli Aggression in Syria, Warning of Dire Consequences

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges Western countries, particularly the U.S., to take action against Israel’s military aggression in Syria, emphasizing the potential for regional..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:27Published
Turkish President Erdoğan hosts Lebanese PM Mikati in Ankara to discuss regional issues, instability [Video]

Turkish President Erdoğan hosts Lebanese PM Mikati in Ankara to discuss regional issues, instability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urges the international community to exert pressure on Israel to comply with the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:56Published
Türkiye Building up forces near Syria border: Will the U.S. Prevent a full-scale Incursion?| WATCH [Video]

Türkiye Building up forces near Syria border: Will the U.S. Prevent a full-scale Incursion?| WATCH

Türkiye is reportedly amassing forces near the Syrian border, including commandos, militia fighters, and artillery, for a potential large-scale incursion. Kurdish officials have urged U.S...

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Why Turkey is a key player in Syria [Video]

Why Turkey is a key player in Syria

Brussels wants to use Ankara's influence to guarantee unity in Syria, as well as to avoid a new confrontation in the northern part of the country.

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Erdoğan pushes for EU-Turkey upgrade after meeting von der Leyen to discuss Syria [Video]

Erdoğan pushes for EU-Turkey upgrade after meeting von der Leyen to discuss Syria

During her meeting with President Erdoğan, Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Turkey, which can be adapted "as things evolve on the ground."

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A Muslim Messiah for Jews? HTS Leader Jolani’s Shocking Call for Syrian Unity, Lifting Sanctions [Video]

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In a startling turn of events, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has made a surprising appeal for Syrian unity and the lifting of international..

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Donald Trump's Take on Assad's Overthrow from Syria – Shocking Remarks Before Reentering White House [Video]

Donald Trump's Take on Assad's Overthrow from Syria – Shocking Remarks Before Reentering White House

In a bombshell statement, President-elect Donald Trump criticized the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, calling it an "unfriendly takeover" by Turkiye. Speaking at a press conference at his..

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Watch: Israel drops massive 'earthquake bomb' on Syria | Massive Nukes Like Mushroom Caught on Cam [Video]

Watch: Israel drops massive 'earthquake bomb' on Syria | Massive Nukes Like Mushroom Caught on Cam

In a shocking escalation, Israel launched airstrikes that caused a colossal explosion on Syria's coast, with blasts so powerful they were detected on the Richter scale. The strikes targeted weapons..

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Turkey Offers Game-Changing Military Support to Syria as Russia ‘Regroups’ Men; Will Jolani Accept? [Video]

Turkey Offers Game-Changing Military Support to Syria as Russia ‘Regroups’ Men; Will Jolani Accept?

Turkey has extended a bold and game-changing offer of military support to Syria's new leadership, proposing to provide vital training and assistance. This move comes amid growing concerns about..

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Zelensky to Send Grains to Suffering Syrians Amid H.T.S Takeover & Assad's Escape to Putin's Russia [Video]

Zelensky to Send Grains to Suffering Syrians Amid H.T.S Takeover & Assad's Escape to Putin's Russia

In a bold move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to send crucial grain supplies to Syria, a country in the midst of a devastating crisis following the takeover of key..

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‘Assad’s Fall Was Iran’s Defeat’: HTS’ Jolani Declares Syria Too Exhausted for War With Israel [Video]

‘Assad’s Fall Was Iran’s Defeat’: HTS’ Jolani Declares Syria Too Exhausted for War With Israel

In a striking revelation, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani declared that Syria, under its new leadership, is too weakened to engage in conflict with Israel. Speaking on an Istanbul-based channel, he..

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Iran Accuses U.S, Israel & Turkey of Collapsing Assad's Regime in Syria – Khamenei's Shocking Claims [Video]

Iran Accuses U.S, Israel & Turkey of Collapsing Assad's Regime in Syria – Khamenei's Shocking Claims

In a bold statement, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has accused the United States, Israel, and Turkey of orchestrating the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria. Khamenei claims that..

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U.S Admits Direct Contact with Terrorist Designated Abu-Julani to Overthrew Assad - Full Statement [Video]

U.S Admits Direct Contact with Terrorist Designated Abu-Julani to Overthrew Assad - Full Statement

In a shocking admission, the U.S. has confirmed its direct contact with Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a central role in the..

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Turkey reopens its embassy in Syria for the first time in 12 years [Video]

Turkey reopens its embassy in Syria for the first time in 12 years

The embassy reopening happened just days after rebels overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad.

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Putin's Army Preparing to Exit Syria? Satellite Images Show Military Pullback After Assad Overthrow [Video]

Putin's Army Preparing to Exit Syria? Satellite Images Show Military Pullback After Assad Overthrow

Satellite images have revealed Russia's preparations to withdraw military equipment from Syria, sparking concerns over the future of Bashar al-Assad's regime. At the Hmeimim air base in Latakia,..

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Iranian Forces Fought War Along with Russia In Syria: IRGC Chief Salami Rips into Israel, Turkey [Video]

Iranian Forces Fought War Along with Russia In Syria: IRGC Chief Salami Rips into Israel, Turkey

IRGC Chief Hossein Salami has emphasized that Iranian forces fought alongside Russian troops in Syria, condemning the actions of Israel, Turkey, and Western nations for supporting anti-Assad militants...

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Will Turkey Deploy Army in Syria? Hakan Fidan Issues Chilling Warning to World Leaders on Jolani [Video]

Will Turkey Deploy Army in Syria? Hakan Fidan Issues Chilling Warning to World Leaders on Jolani

Turkey has issued a strong warning to Israel over its military actions in Syria, accusing it of undermining peace efforts. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of Syria's..

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Khamenei Calls Assad’s Fall a Western Plot, Accuses U.S, Israel, and Turkey for Chaos in Syria [Video]

Khamenei Calls Assad’s Fall a Western Plot, Accuses U.S, Israel, and Turkey for Chaos in Syria

In a fiery speech, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, labeling it as a carefully orchestrated plot by Western powers, specifically..

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Syria Shocker: SNA Mujahideen Capture Women, Parade Them As War Trophies On Syrian Roads | Watch [Video]

Syria Shocker: SNA Mujahideen Capture Women, Parade Them As War Trophies On Syrian Roads | Watch

The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) faces growing allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses. Accused of torture, abductions, and targeting civilians, the SNA's operations have sparked..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:23Published
Iran's Strategic Interests at Risk: The Fallout of Assad's Collapse in Syria| Oneindia [Video]

Iran's Strategic Interests at Risk: The Fallout of Assad's Collapse in Syria| Oneindia

In an interview with Oneindia’s Pankaj Mishra, Iranian Geopolitical expert Ehsan Safanejad discussed Iran's crucial role in supporting Bashar al-Assad's regime during the Syrian conflict. He analysed..

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NATO Nation Behind Assad's Downing: Turkey's Shocking War Plan Out; Provokes Putin In Russia [Video]

NATO Nation Behind Assad's Downing: Turkey's Shocking War Plan Out; Provokes Putin In Russia

A shocking report reveals that Turkey was aware of the Syrian rebel group HTS's plan to launch a major offensive against Bashar al-Assad's government six months in advance. As the rebels stormed..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:02Published
Turkey Shocked: Syrian Rebels Vow Allegiance To Russia's Putin? We’ll Protect Russian Bases In Syria [Video]

Turkey Shocked: Syrian Rebels Vow Allegiance To Russia's Putin? We’ll Protect Russian Bases In Syria

In a stunning turn of events, Syrian rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have vowed their allegiance to Russia following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The rebels, who..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:44Published
Did Netanyahu Plan Assad's Removal? Watch Full 'Confession' Video of Israeli PM from Syrian Border [Video]

Did Netanyahu Plan Assad's Removal? Watch Full 'Confession' Video of Israeli PM from Syrian Border

In a dramatic turn of events, Iranian influence in the region is severely challenged as Turkish-backed Syrian rebels storm the Iranian Embassy. This bold action marks a significant moment as key..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:25Published
VIDEO | Nasrallah and Soleimani Destroyed | Iranian Embassy Stormed By Turkey Backed Syrian Rebels [Video]

VIDEO | Nasrallah and Soleimani Destroyed | Iranian Embassy Stormed By Turkey Backed Syrian Rebels

A shocking new video shows Syrian rebels taking control of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus following the dramatic fall of the Assad regime. Inside the embassy, banners of Hezbollah's slain leader..

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