Turkey
How a hair braid became a symbol of resistance against Islamist extremism
Across global demonstrations and in thousands of videos posted online, Kurdish women and their allies have begun braiding their hair in honor of a female Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces fighter.
Hamas banking on Qatar, Turkey to allow its forces into Gaza peacekeeping force - analysis
Experts warn of Turkey’s role in Gaza after study finds antisemitism, Hamas support in media
Saudi Arabia’s changing strategy and the quiet strain with the UAE - analysis
Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed
Eight police officers and another security force member were wounded in the raid on the property, which was one of more than 100 addresses targeted by authorities on Monday.
When warnings are ignored: Bondi Beach paid the price for tolerated extremism - opinion
Unchecked hatred of Jews set the stage for the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a strategic earthquake - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.
Between PA and Turkey, Gaza’s peacekeeping future could reshape Israel’s borders - analysis
If the endless number of scenarios and choices for who would run a Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF) have come down to this stark choice, why is there no clear public debate about it?
Three policemen, six Islamic State terrorists killed in northwest Turkey clashes
Turkish police last week detained 115 suspected Islamic State members, they said, who were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
Trilateral work plan for military cooperation between Israel, Greece, Cyprus signed - exclusive
The force would not be a permanent standing unit but one that could be deployed quickly in times of crisis on land, at sea, or in the air.
Sharaa's Syria stands at political impasse as Aleppo violence reflects deep divisions
BEHIND THE LINES: The Turkish foreign minister said, “We see that the SDF has no real intention of making significant progress in the negotiations on integration with the Damascus administration.”
Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday.
Akkuyu nuclear plant: Russia funds $9 billion boost as Turkey targets 2026 launch
Rosatom is building Turkey's first nuclear power station at Akkuyu in the Mediterranean province of Mersin, per a 2010 accord worth $20 billion.
