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Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Damascus After 13 Years

Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Damascus, Syria, after a 13-year suspension due to internal unrest. The first flight, coded “TK 846,” departed from Istanbul Airport and landed at Damascus International Airport after a two-hour journey, carrying 349 passengers.

The flight marked a symbolic moment, with Turkish and Syrian flags displayed on the cockpit windows. Upon arrival, passengers were transported to the terminal while chanting, “Syria is ours, not Assad’s.” TK had last operated flights to Syria on April 1, 2012.

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Russia Reaffirms Recognition of Karabakh as Azerbaijani Territory

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”

Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.

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