Syria and Turkey

Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes

The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a press conference at joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025; illustrative.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025.

'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis

Önder Sığırcıkoğlu, in the custody of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization.

Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance

US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack attends a press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, in Damascus, Syria September 16, 2025.

How US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack plays key role in creating a new Syria, Levant region - analysis


Amid horror of Turkey-Syria quake, ISIS seeks an advantage

Using the earthquake as cover, at least 20 inmates escaped from Syrian jail holding mostly Islamic State members close to Turkish border.

 People walk past damaged buildings, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in rebel-held town of Jandaris

Turkey may open border to Syrian government-held region for aid - Turkish official

Turkey and Syria broke off diplomatic ties after Assad responded with force to a 2011 uprising against his rule which turned into a civil war.

 A TURKISH soldier waves a flag on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria, in January 2018

‘Earthquake Diplomacy’ brings countries together over Turkey-Syria disaster, even if temporarily

The earthquake, just like other natural disasters throughout history, could have an impact on international relations, experts say.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan talks to media in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 8, 2023

Rebel-held areas of Earthquake-hit Syria not receiving international aid

The Assad regime is using the situation to pressure for sanctions relief in exchange for allowing aid to arrive in areas of northwestern Syria.

 A person reacts while sitting on the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 9, 2023

Israeli and Turkish organizations join to bring 60 tons of supplies to earthquake victims

Over 20 Israeli and Turkish organizations will coordinate to deliver food, medicine, clothing, equipment and more to hundreds of thousands of victims.

 Volunteers help load humanitarian supplies to be distributed to victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The disaster after the earthquake: How conditions in Turkey can cost more lives

A lack of water and sanitation, as well as the frigid temperatures, could continue to cost lives in the regions devastated by the earthquake.

 People sit around a fire near the site of a collapsed building, as the search for survivors continues, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 9, 2023.

Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 12,000

Erdogan faces crescendo of criticism over response • ‘Lack of capabilities’ in war-hit Syria quake zone too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan talks to media in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 8, 2023.

Small miracles in Turkey as residents suffer brutal conditions

Civilians are reliant on rescue efforts to help bounce back from the devastation of the earthquake.

 Volunteers share an emotional moment as they take part in a rescue operation following an earthquake in Hatay, Turkey February 8, 2023.

Syrian doctor says scale of injuries from earthquake is more devastating than from the war

500 people are entering the hospital daily, but the hospital is running out of medical supplies.

 A still image from video, released by Russia's Defence Ministry, shows people including Russian military personnel involved in a search and rescue operation after a devastating earthquake in the region of Latakia, Syria, in this image taken from handout footage released February 7, 2023.

WHO sending medics and supplies to Turkey and Syria earthquake zone

Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland May 3, 2019