Here’s a look at the life of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, current president and former prime minister of Turkey. Personal Birth date: February 26, 1954 Birth place: Istanbul, Turkey Birth name: Recep Tayyip ...

Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain ...

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving ...

Landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crac des Chevaliers castle are already attracting local tourists ...

One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman ...

Turkey’s foreign minister says his country would reconsider its military presence in northeastern Syria if that country’s new leaders eliminate a Kurdish militant group designated as a terrorist ...

An offensive by armed groups on 27 November led to the overthrow of the former government on 8 December, raising hopes for an end to the displacement crisis and uncertainty about the future.

The interim government in Damascus has called for a powerful Kurdish-led militia backed by the United States to disarm and ...

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On February 6, thousands of people took to the streets of Hatay in commemorative events and silent marches to express their anger at the state authorities, the failure to hold those responsible ...

and provide robust social services to ensure that earthquake survivors are not left in perpetual uncertainty and hardship. As Turkey grapples with the aftermath of one of its worst natural disasters, ...