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
Pope Leo XIV mentions Palestinians in Christmas address - December 25, 2025
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Turkey detains 115 suspected Islamic State members believed planning Christmas and New Year attacks
Istanbul Police obtained information that Islamic State members had planned attacks in Turkey during Christmas and New Year celebrations, the prosecutor's office posted on X.
Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza
Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.
Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'
For Azerbaijan, the stakes extend beyond Gaza, as it positions itself at the center of a geopolitical contest that stretches from Israel and Turkey through Iran, Russia, and the South Caucasus.
Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase
Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.
Who was General Mohammed Al-Haddad, killed in Libya plane crash? - explainer
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Haddad, Libya’s Army Chief, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey on December 23. His death marks a significant loss for the Libyan military and its efforts toward unity.
Belgium joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa initially brought the accusation against Israel before the court over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the war in Gaza in December 2023.
Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms
Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.
Netanyahu must ensure Trump is aligned with Israel's interests at W. House meeting - opinion
Israel and the US have different interests regarding Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Turkey. Netanyahu's White House visit at the end of the month must solve these.
Egypt, Turkey move in step as Washington, Jerusalem pull apart - analysis
Regional coordination between Cairo and Ankara accelerates amid growing differences between the US and Israel over Turkey’s role after the Israel-Hamas War.
