Karkamis

Female administrator seals found in ancient city of Carchemish in Turkey

The new findings are expected to shed light on the role of women in state governance during the Hittite Empire, which ruled over Anatolia and Mesopotamia for centuries.

Turkey blames US, Russia for persisting PKK/YPG attacks along Syria border

Turkey's FM Cavusoglu says the United States and Russia have not kept their promises to ensure the withdrawal of the PKK/YPG terror group from the Turkish-Syrian border area.

Turkey's border towns relieved after defeat of Daesh in northern Syria

Civilians from Karkamis and Kilis say rockets fired by the group killed people and damaged infrastructure. They now breathe easier as peace and nominal commerce return to the two towns.

NATO chief set for first visit to Turkey after failed coup

During his two-day visit to Ankara, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Defence Minister Fikri Isik.

What the Turkish operation in Syria means

Turkey has mobilised its armed forces against DAESH in Syria. Here's why...