Syria and Turkey
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis
Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance
How US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack plays key role in creating a new Syria, Levant region - analysis
6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis
The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.
Israeli experts: $10b. needed to reinforce buildings before next big earthquake
The Israeli government needs to plan to strengthen 800,000 buildings and critical infrastructure before it’s too late, experts warn.
Turkey earthquake tragedy is a reminder of what's important - opinion
Despite the rapid, substantial global humanitarian response from many countries, it just wasn't possible to help everyone, quickly enough.
Turkey shifts to post-quake reconstruction, getting aid to those in need
The mission now is to remove the debris and build new homes for those who need them.
Hasty rebuild could leave Turkey at risk of another quake disaster
Turkey's government is struggling to find a quick solution to rehome those who were left homeless after the quake, and rebuild what was destroyed. However, being speedy could be a bigger issue.
Blinken to talk aid, Nordic NATO bid in visit to quake-hit Turkey
The United States Secretary of State will approach the meeting with multiple prongs; one focused on earthquake relief and the other focused on Finland's bid to join NATO.
ISIS attack and US raid show terror group still dangerous - analysis
ISIS continues to be a threat and the US and SDF continue to carry out raids to make sure it can’t make a comeback.
NASA satellites assist in Turkey-Syria earthquake response
The earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and western Syria on February 6th left over 37,000 dead and over one million people homeless.
Turks made homeless by massive earthquake face uncertain future
Over 1 million are left without homes or living outdoors due to damage to buildings and fears of collapse amid freezing conditions, and many say they feel forgotten by the Turkish government.
Death toll from devastating Turkey, Syria earthquakes tops 33,000
Displaced residents near the epicenter said they had set up tents as close as they could to their damaged or destroyed homes to keep it from being looted.