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The article reports that Kurdish forces announced a new deal on October 13, 2019 with the government in Damascus, as Turkish troops moved deeper into their territory and U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of U.S. military from northern Syria. Topics discussed include background on the relations between the U.S. and the Kurdish-led forces, implications of Trump's decision and purpose of the invasion ordered by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

The article reports that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to reveal details about the assassination and reported dismemberment of the Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul. Topics discussed include how Khashoggi's status as a U.S. resident and a "Washington Post" columnist have presented Erdogan with an unexpected chance to inflict damage on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The article reports on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plan to settle their dispute over Syria. Topics include the state visit of the Turkish leader to Russia after reports of its eroding ties with the U.S. and the European Union and notes declining relationship between Russia and other Western countries due to issues including the annexation of the Crimea in 2014. Also presented are the economic development plans of both countries.

The article discusses the challenges posed by Turkey's participation in U.S.'s anti-ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria), or ISIL (Islamic State in the Levant) intervention in Syria. Particular focus is given to the Turkish military's targeting of the insurgent group in Turkey and Iraq the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (P.K.K.), which has an alliance with American ally the Kurdish militia People’s Protection Units (Y.PG.). The Y.P.G.' Talal Raman's coordination U.S. anti-ISIS efforts is discussed.

The article discusses Turkish Prime Minister and leader of the Justice and Development Party (A.K.P.) Recep Tayyip Erdogan's policy towards Kurds in Turkey, in northern Iraq and in the Syrian Civil War, and how his policies affect Turkish elections, Topics discussed include the Turkish military's attacks on the separatist militant group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (P.K.K.) and its policy towards Kurdish political activity in Turkey. The relationship between the Turkish government's Kurdish policy and its attacks against the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS, or ISIL) is discussed.

The article discusses the ban of Wikipedia by the Turkish government after its refusal to eliminate unfavorable references to the country's relationship with the Syrian militants and it is the victim of online censorship as per the web activists making students desperate about their exams.

The article offers information on the support of Turkey to Qatar after its isolation Arab nations due to its relations with Iran, and passing a law by Turkish Parliament that will allow Turkish Army to conduct joint military exercises with Qatar.

The article discusses the comment made by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan accusing the Dutch government of Nazism which worsened the relations between and Europe.

The article reports on possibilities to suspend negotiations to bring Turkey into the European Union (EU) following criticisms of EU on the government of Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his plan to restore death penalty.

The article reports on an agreement being reached by the European Union (EU) with Turkey to reduce the flow of migrants in 2016.

The article reports that Turkey has closed its two boarder gates between the country and Syria to prevent displaced Syrian refugees from entering the country due amid the fear on terrorism attack.

The article reports on the drift of Turkey from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance whose treaty is founded on democracy principles, where the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defied its interests and priorities in relation to the transit of Islamic State terrorist group to Syria.

The article reports on the campaign of Turkey for a two-year seat on the United Nations Security Council, citing its rivalry against Spain and New Zealand for the position and the benefits offered by a Security Council seat in a country's profile.