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The Turkish Army has released a statement claiming the violation of their airspace by an Israeli aircraft. The release said the incident took place over the Turkish Cyprus airspace. The Israeli fighter is said to have violated the Turkish airspace Read more
Turkey’s has started drafting a new constitution aimed at consolidating the Ottoman state’s democracy and good governance to break its link with past military experiences. The current military constitution is criticized of restraining freedom. The new one will be making Read more
After the new constitution in February, Syrian’s will now brace the parliamentary elections on the 7th of May with some 7195 candidates poised to contest, of which 710 are women, for 250 parliamentary seats. The atmosphere nevertheless remains tense. Almost Read more
Turkey has started onshore drilling for oil and gas on the disputed island of Famagusta that it is engaged in with Cyprus. Cyprus described the action as a violation. Since 1974, Cyprus has been, divided when Turkish troops occupied its Read more
The Ottoman state has embarked on a series of agreements concerning energy with different countries since last year to enhance its continuous supply. One of the latest agreements that it has concluded is a deal of 2.5 to 3 billion Read more
Another round of talks got underway in Turkey between Iran, the five (5) permanent countries at the UN Security Council and Germany. The subject remained unchanged after their last meeting in 2011; Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. Iran stands firm that Read more
The Islamic Development bank (IDB) has agreed to inject $1.96 billion in socioeconomic and development projects to be carried out in several Islamic countries. Financing agreements were signed between the bank and the beneficiary countries during the 37th annual meeting Read more
The Friends of Syria, an international alliance gathering over 80 countries, have recognized the Syrian National Council (SNC) as “the legitimate representative” of the Syrian people and as “the main opposition interlocutor” with the international community. The Friends of Syria Read more
Turkey and the United States have announced their intention to increase their logistic assistance to Syrian rebels, providing them with communications gear and medical supplies. According to some analysts, the disclosure of this “nonlethal aid”, which is expected to irk Read more
High oil prices have enabled Iraq to export 65.3 million barrels last January and earn 7.123 billion dollars, according to official figures released by the Iraqi oil ministry. The crude oil, which was sold at $ 109 for the barrel, Read more