TRT: Berlin announced it’s suspending plans to upgrade Ankara's German-made tanks until the country forms a new coalition. The move comes after a public outcry over Turkey's Operation Olive Branch seems to have pressured the caretaker government to back out. So what does this mean for the future of Turkish-German relations? Our panel includes Zafer Mese, the Berlin general coordinator for SETA, a think tank focusing on Turkey; Magdalena Kirchner a fellow at the Istanbul Policy Center.

TRT: Turkey's military operation in Syria has entered its second week. Tough terrain, difficult weather conditions and protecting civilians, all present challenges. TRT World's Sara Firth is watching it all unfold.

Ruptly: 'Trust crisis' between US, Turkey as both make demands to each other. Washington has accused Turkey of de-stabilizing northern Syria, after Ankara announced it's extending its military operation closer to positions held by US troops in the region. Turkey's operation began last week and is targeting Kurdish militias. Some of the groups are considered terrorists by Ankara - but allies by Washington. The US State Department has described what is happening in northern Syria as - "a shame".

PBS: In our news wrap Thursday, the United States pressed Turkey to call off its assault on Kurdish forces in northwest Syria. Turkey warned that some 2,000 U.S. troops could become targets. Also, China promised to work with the U.S. on cutting the flow of illegal opioids to American dealers after U.S. Senate investigators found Chinese sellers are largely able to circumvent package checks by the U.S.

Ruptly: Erdogan vows to advance offensive in Syria to Manbij. The Turkish president has announced a plan to extend his country's military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria. Turkish troops are currently fighting the YPG in Afrin, and will now advance to Manbij, an area controlled by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters.

Ruptly: People in the German city of Mannheim are rallying against the German-made tanks being used in the Turkish offensive. Here's Peter Oliver with more details.

Fox News: Freedom Watch: Judge Napolitano and former ambassador to the U.N., John Bolton, discuss President Erdogan of Turkey warning that Turkey would extend its military operation in Syria, which could potentially bring their forces into confrontation with the U.S.at the same time Turkish forces are fighting Kurds, whom the U.S. has armed. Is Turkey our friend or our enemy?

France 24: Erdogan's new front: Turkey takes on Syria's Kurds (part 1)

France 24: Turkish offensive in Syria: Troops continue assault on Kurdish militia in Afrin

WION: US concerned about Turkish ops. Turkey is an important NATO ally.

TRT: Interview with Gulnur Aybet, Senior Adviser to the Turkish President, about Ankara's long-term vision for the Afrin region as Turkey carries out Operation Olive Branch in Syria's Afrin to secure it from the YPG terror group.

France 24: Tillerson on Turkish offensive in Syria: "we're asking that both sides show restraint"

France 24: Turkish offensive in Syria: Troops continue assault on Kurdish militia in Afrin

TRT World's Defence analyst Oubai Shahbandar discusses Turkey's operation in Afrin, Syria against the YPG terror group & the Russian and Assad regime reactions

TRT World: The Turkish military announced it launched Operation Olive Branch in Syria's northwestern Afrin on Saturday. Turkey says the objective is to clear Afrin of the YPG/PKK.

TRT World: Turkey begins an operation against YPG in Syria. Some breaking news coming into us now. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the military operation in Syria has de-facto begun. Shelling of YPG positions in Afrin has continued, but there are no reports yet of Turkish ground forces entering the area. Erdogan says there are also plans to take over Manbij, further east towards the Euphrates River.

15-22 January 2018