CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

World / Middle East

Turkey will create 30 km-deep "safe zone" in Syria's Afrin - HaberTurk citing PM

Published: 21 Jan 2018 - 12:45 pm | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 05:23 pm

Reuters

ISTANBUL, Turkey aims to create 30 kilometre (19 miles) "safe zone" as part of its operation in northern Syria's Afrin province, broadcaster HaberTurk said on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

So far, there were no wounded soldiers on in the opreration, HaberTurk cited Yildirim as saying. Separately, the Turkish military confirmed the start of a ground operation in the region.

Asia

Peninsula UN warns Myanmar’s planned elections will deepen repression, instability
Police officers from the Disaster Victim Identification Unit (DVIU), dressed in white-coloured full-body protective gear, enter one of the housing blocks of Wang Fuk Court in the aftermath of the deadly November 26 fire, in Hong Kong on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Chinese mainland authorities coordinate emergency supplies to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts
Representational file photo AirAsia owner's net profit plunges 57.61 pct on year to 168 mln USD
A woman inspects her damaged house after the flash floods in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district of Indonesia's Aceh province, on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Chaideer MAHYUDDIN / AFP) Death toll rises to 303, 279 still missing following floods in Indonesia

Europe

File photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky names new head for peace talks with US, Russia
Peninsula Greece puts capital Athens on water emergency footing
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and his new wife Jodie Haydon (R) sign the marriage certificate with celebrant Bree during their wedding ceremony in Canberra on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Mike Bowers / AFP) 'Married': Australian PM ties the knot in private ceremony
Peninsula Russia bans activities of several international organisations, including Human Rights Watch

Peninsula
Peninsula

Videos
Peninsula

Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism
Peninsula

From diplomacy to green growth: Qatar and Sweden embark on a ‘perfect fit’ partnership
Peninsula

Germany admires Qatar’s mediation efforts in regional, international conflicts: Ambassador

Trending News

  1. Peninsula

    Hayya update offers GCC residents up to two months’ stay in Qatar

  2. Passengers are pictured at El Dorado airport in Bogota on November 28, 2025. Colombian airline Avianca reported on Friday

    Air travel disrupted over Airbus A320 software switch

  3. Peninsula

    Qatar will host another exceptional FIFA Arab Cup, over 700,000 tickets sold out

  4. Peninsula

    Free Doha Metro rides for FIFA Arab Cup 2025 ticket holders

  5. People move through a flooded road after heavy rainfall in Kaduwela on the outskirts of Colombo on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)

    Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: Official

Today’s Newspaper

Check all issues & supplements

Latest Updates

Doha Today

Peninsula

Nepali community thrives in Qatar despite modern challenges, says NRNA President