Turkey is strengthening its position as a mediator in armed conflicts by organising talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. This is another step by Ankara towards building an image as a diplomatic leader.

Turkey’s recent policies in Syria are emblematic of the way a middle power can exert influence in its region, sometimes outmaneuvering seemingly stronger players. Throughout Syria’s civil war, which began in 2011,

The deal, which still needs Congressional sign-off, came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Turkey to attend a meeting of NATO foreign ministers on Thursday.

Social media users in India took Turkey to cleaners over its request to Indians to not cancel trips to the country.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years on Thursday,

“When we briefly summarize the problems Syria is currently facing, there is the issue of Israeli expansionism. This has truly reached a point where it threatens Syria’s stability, security, and future,” said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, flanked by his Jordanian and Syrian counterparts, Ayman Safadi and Asaad al-Shibani.

In its letter, the Turkish tourism department said that there is no reason for Indians to postpone or cancel any trips to the country.

The Kurdish militant group has led an armed insurgency since 1984 that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Turkey's stance has sparked nationwide calls in India to boycott goods from Turkey and avoid travelling to the country with tourism already sliding south.

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