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Turkish drone strike kills 4 in northeast Syria: monitor


Tuesday, 9 August, 2022 , 12:38 AFP A Turkish drone strike Tuesday killed at least four people in a northeast Syrian city held by Kurdish forces, the latest in a flurry of attacks, a war monitor said.

Kurdish Iraqi farmer sprouts online advice, green awareness


Tuesday, 9 August, 2022 , 03:09 AFP Kurdish Iraqi farmer Azad Muhamad has become a social media star by sharing tips on growing fresh fruit and vegetables in the sun-parched country that is highly vulnerable to climate change.

Iraq Kurd protesters tear-gassed, MPs detained: AFP, official


Saturday, 6 August, 2022 , 18:30 AFP Security forces in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region fired tear gas and rubber-coated bullets Saturday to disperse anti-government protesters and briefly detained seven opposition lawmakers, an AFP journalist and an official said.

Pro-Kurdish politician to stay in Turkish jail despite dementia claims


Saturday, 6 August, 2022 , 18:07 AFP A Turkish court has ordered the continued detention of a pro-Kurdish Turkish politician despite reports that she has dementia, her lawyer said on Saturday.

Iraq Kurd protesters tear-gassed, MPs detained: AFP, official


Saturday, 6 August, 2022 , 17:47 AFP Security forces in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region fired tear gas and rubber-coated bullets Saturday to disperse anti-government protesters and detained seven opposition lawmakers, an AFP journalist and an official said.

Putin, Erdogan agree to boost economic, energy cooperation: Kremlin


Friday, 5 August, 2022 , 17:44 AFP President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday adopted a statement pledging to boost political and economic cooperation including in energy and trade.

Putin tells Erdogan hopes for deal to boost economic cooperation


Friday, 5 August, 2022 , 13:34 AFP President Vladimir Putin told Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday he was hoping to sign an agreement to boost trade and economic ties, as Russia's isolation grows following its intervention in Ukraine.

Erdogan heads for high-stakes Putin talks on Ukraine, Syria


Friday, 5 August, 2022 , 11:20 AFP Ways to halt the war in Ukraine and the possible launch of a new conflict in Syria are expected to dominate talks on Friday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Kremlin calls on Turkey not to 'destabilise' Syria


Friday, 5 August, 2022 , 10:45 AFP The Kremlin on Friday called on Turkey not to "destabilise" Syria with a military offensive ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'Balancing act': Erdogan to sound out Putin on Ukraine and Syria


Friday, 5 August, 2022 , 08:06 AFP Ending the war in Ukraine and starting a new one in Syria are expected to dominate talks on Friday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.