Syria’s Kurds reap benefits of Erdogan’s 'terror free Turkey' as Ankara halts attacks
Turkey’s softened stance signals a strategic shift in its approach to Syria’s Kurds and the PKK.
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Iran-US talks set to resume in Oman amid differences over enrichment: What to know
As Iran and the United States are set to kick off a third round of their nuclear negotiations, Tehran is grappling with mounting confusion about Washington's stance while reaffirming that its right to enrich uranium is not up for debate.
Iran FM Araghchi in Oman ahead of nuclear talks with US
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prepared for fresh nuclear talks with the United States in Oman on Friday after apparent progress in previous rounds. Araghchi flew into Muscat ahead of Saturday's meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, their
Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Oman ahead of nuclear talks with US
Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on Friday ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States, after both sides said progress had been made in previous rounds. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei posted on X that "Araghchi and his accompanying
Trump: Netanyahu may go into a war with Iran, but the U.S. won't be dragged in
In an interview with Time Magazine, Trump said he 'didn't stop' Israel from attacking Iran, adding that the U.S. wouldn't be dragged in to war, but rather 'may go in very willingly if we can't get a deal'
Syrian foreign minister raises new flag at UN headquarters
Syria's foreign minister on Friday raised his country's new flag at UN headquarters in New York, hailing the move as a "proclamation of a new existence" after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Asaad al-Shaibani raised the three-starred flag, officially adopted after Assad's December
WFP says has depleted all Gaza food stocks as Israel blocks aid
The UN's World Food Programme said Friday it had depleted its food stocks in war-ravaged Gaza, where Israel has blocked all aid for more than seven weeks. After 18 months of war, the situation in Gaza "is probably the worst" it has been, the UN's humanitarian office has said,
From Al-Azhar to Turkey: Middle East dignitaries gather for Pope Francis' funeral
Lebanon is sending President Joseph Aoun to Rome for the funeral, with Turkey, Iran and other states also dispatching officials.
Russia agrees to supply Iran with 55 bcm of gas, fund nuclear plant: What to know
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad is in Moscow this week, meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev on Friday.
Trump willing to meet Iran's Khamenei but 'will be leading' war pack if no deal
In an interview with Time Magazine, President Donald Trump says he believes a deal with Iran can be reached via negotiations while expressing readiness for war in the event that it doesn't.
Israel doubts Syria breakthrough as Sharaa signals openness to Abraham Accords
Syria's new leader seems open to joining the Abraham Accords under 'certain conditions,' but Israelis remain skeptical about his true intentions and an emerging alliance with Turkey.
'We'll die whether from hunger or the bombing': Gaza faces critical food shortage
Eight weeks have passed since Israel stopped allowing aid into the enclave. As one Gazan puts it, 'the expectation is that the situation will get worse'
Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield
Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq. He is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture. It