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Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally

Israel bombs vicinity of Sweida, a day after Washington and Ankara helped broker a deal to end violence in the southern Syrian city.

US walks 'tightrope' between Israel and Syria as tensions soar in volatile region

Netanyahu outlines plan to block Syrian troops in south, repeats false claim of 'Druze protection'

Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally

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Truce in peril as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

JULY 18 / Gaza blog

JULY 18 / Gaza blog

Israel massacres nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

US destroys 500 metric tonnes of expired food as Gaza starves

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Fatalities reported from Israeli strike on Gaza camp

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

Republicans say the cuts fulfill Trump’s promise of “fiscal responsibility,” but Democrats call it “reckless,” warning it risks a shutdown and betrays bipartisan funding deals.

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Türkiye is a very strong country in terms of economy and energy, says CEO of Emaar Libya Holding Company.

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump penned a racy birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, prompting US president to slam the story as fake and defamatory.

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Attacks targeting Syria's Presidential Palace and Ministry of Defence have clearly demonstrated that Israel has no interest in peace and stability of Syria or the region, Ankara's UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz tells UNSC.

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

Trump-backed crypto push gains momentum as House passes 3 major bills, including CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, boosting digital assets.

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is framing Gaza church bombing as "a mistake" despite witnesses and patriarchate reporting a "direct" tank attack. But it's not the first, as Israel has repeatedly bombed churches in Gaza since launching its genocide there.

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

The Zionist state’s latest strikes on Damascus and Sweida follow a pattern: repeatedly use force to weaken adversaries – imagined or real – and prevent long-term stability in neighbouring states.

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

Ulas Birkan Cakilci

Strategic integration: How the Development Road Project reinforces the middle corridor

Negotiation between sword and the neck? Srebrenica genocide lessons for Gaza

By Husam Maarouf

Trump’s ‘voluntary migration’ plan is just Nakba rebranded

By Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

opinion

opinion

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

The Zionist state’s latest strikes on Damascus and Sweida follow a pattern: repeatedly use force to weaken adversaries – imagined or real – and prevent long-term stability in neighbouring states.

Ulas Birkan Cakilci

Strategic integration: How the Development Road Project reinforces the middle corridor

Negotiation between sword and the neck? Srebrenica genocide lessons for Gaza

By Husam Maarouf

Trump’s ‘voluntary migration’ plan is just Nakba rebranded

By Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Features

Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally

Israel bombs vicinity of Sweida, a day after Washington and Ankara helped broker a deal to end violence in the southern Syrian city.

US walks 'tightrope' between Israel and Syria as tensions soar in volatile region

Netanyahu outlines plan to block Syrian troops in south, repeats false claim of 'Druze protection'

Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally

Israel targets Syria's Sweida in new strikes as US refuses to condemn ally

Truce in peril as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

JULY 18 / Gaza blog

JULY 18 / Gaza blog

Israel massacres nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours

US destroys 500 metric tonnes of expired food as Gaza starves

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Fatalities reported from Israeli strike on Gaza camp

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

Republicans say the cuts fulfill Trump’s promise of “fiscal responsibility,” but Democrats call it “reckless,” warning it risks a shutdown and betrays bipartisan funding deals.

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

US Congress approves $9B in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funds

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is a habitual offender when it comes to bombing Gaza's churches. Here's a timeline

Israel is framing Gaza church bombing as "a mistake" despite witnesses and patriarchate reporting a "direct" tank attack. But it's not the first, as Israel has repeatedly bombed churches in Gaza since launching its genocide there.

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Why Israel is no friend of the Druze, the community it has persecuted for years

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Golan Heights’ Druze reject Israel’s ‘protector’ narrative

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Türkiye is a very strong country in terms of economy and energy, says CEO of Emaar Libya Holding Company.

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Türkiye and Libya ink deal on mining, energy, and infrastructure

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

The Zionist state’s latest strikes on Damascus and Sweida follow a pattern: repeatedly use force to weaken adversaries – imagined or real – and prevent long-term stability in neighbouring states.

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

Ulas Birkan Cakilci

Strategic integration: How the Development Road Project reinforces the middle corridor

Negotiation between sword and the neck? Srebrenica genocide lessons for Gaza

By Husam Maarouf

Trump’s ‘voluntary migration’ plan is just Nakba rebranded

By Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

opinion

opinion

Destabilisation as doctrine: Israel’s war on post-conflict Syria

The Zionist state’s latest strikes on Damascus and Sweida follow a pattern: repeatedly use force to weaken adversaries – imagined or real – and prevent long-term stability in neighbouring states.

Ulas Birkan Cakilci

Strategic integration: How the Development Road Project reinforces the middle corridor

Negotiation between sword and the neck? Srebrenica genocide lessons for Gaza

By Husam Maarouf

Trump’s ‘voluntary migration’ plan is just Nakba rebranded

By Mohammad Eslami

To be (nuclear) or not to be: Iran’s NPT dilemma after US strikes

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump penned a racy birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, prompting US president to slam the story as fake and defamatory.

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter bombshell

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Attacks targeting Syria's Presidential Palace and Ministry of Defence have clearly demonstrated that Israel has no interest in peace and stability of Syria or the region, Ankara's UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz tells UNSC.

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Türkiye asserts Israel's military aggression is 'directly' sabotaging Syria's rebuilding

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

Trump-backed crypto push gains momentum as House passes 3 major bills, including CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, boosting digital assets.

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

Trump scores big as US House passes landmark crypto bills

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Turkish Cypriot leader insists on sovereign equality recognition before talks can proceed

Ersin Tatar says any new negotiation must be based on equal status for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and reflect realities on the ground.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling and hand bruising

White House discloses diagnosis while responding to recent concerns over swelling in the US President's legs and visible bruising on his hand.

Israel's Netanyahu admits deadly Gaza church bombing 'a mistake'

US President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address the strike on the Catholic church in Gaza, according to the White House.

Türkiye, Arab nations reaffirm Syria's unity, slam Israeli air strikes

Türkiye, Arab nations reaffirm Syria's unity, slam Israeli air strikes

Türkiye, Arab nations reaffirm Syria's unity, slam Israeli air strikes

A joint statement from eleven countries rejects foreign interference in Syria, backs the Sweida agreement and calls for protecting civilians, national unity.

Erdogan warns Israel's actions risk igniting region, setting 'entire world on fire'

Germany's Merz backs possible Eurofighter sale to Türkiye

'I was thrust into a nightmare': Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk shares trauma of ICE detention

Slovenia bans Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over their role in Gaza's 'unbearable situation'

Türkiye condemns Israeli actions at Ibrahimi Mosque, calls for respect for sacred sites

Turkish Cypriot leader insists on sovereign equality recognition before talks can proceed

Ersin Tatar says any new negotiation must be based on equal status for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and reflect realities on the ground.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling and hand bruising

White House discloses diagnosis while responding to recent concerns over swelling in the US President's legs and visible bruising on his hand.

Israel's Netanyahu admits deadly Gaza church bombing 'a mistake'

US President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address the strike on the Catholic church in Gaza, according to the White House.

Erdogan warns Israel's actions risk igniting region, setting 'entire world on fire'

Germany's Merz backs possible Eurofighter sale to Türkiye

'I was thrust into a nightmare': Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk shares trauma of ICE detention

Slovenia bans Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over their role in Gaza's 'unbearable situation'

Türkiye condemns Israeli actions at Ibrahimi Mosque, calls for respect for sacred sites

Politics

Ukraine, US considering major drone deal: Zelenskyy

Ukraine, US considering major drone deal: Zelenskyy

Ukraine, US considering major drone deal: Zelenskyy

US calls on Syria to withdraw military from Sweida, frames Israeli strikes as 'misunderstanding'

US calls on Syria to withdraw military from Sweida, frames Israeli strikes as 'misunderstanding'

US calls on Syria to withdraw military from Sweida, frames Israeli strikes as 'misunderstanding'

ICC rejects Israel's plea to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

ICC rejects Israel's plea to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

ICC rejects Israel's plea to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Why Trump branded Epstein files a 'hoax', snubbing his own MAGA base

Why Trump branded Epstein files a 'hoax', snubbing his own MAGA base

Why Trump branded Epstein files a 'hoax', snubbing his own MAGA base

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Superman returns with a story that looks a lot like Gaza

Superman returns with a story that looks a lot like Gaza

Superman returns with a story that looks a lot like Gaza

James Gunn’s latest Superman film has ignited fierce debate over whether it serves as an allegory for the Israel-Gaza war or just about the US immigration policy.

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New Syria

Syria announces ceasefire in Suwayda amid local clashes

Syria announces ceasefire in Suwayda amid local clashes

Syria announces ceasefire in Suwayda amid local clashes

Israel launched air strikes on Syrian forces in Suwayda

Israel launched air strikes on Syrian forces in Suwayda

Israel launched air strikes on Syrian forces in Suwayda

Dozens killed in deadly confrontations between local groups in Syria: ministry

Dozens killed in deadly confrontations between local groups in Syria: ministry

Dozens killed in deadly confrontations between local groups in Syria: ministry

Türkiye welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria

Türkiye welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria

Türkiye welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria

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Daily News Brief

In conversation with Palestinian activist Issa Amro

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In conversation with Palestinian activist Issa Amro

Can art make people less xenophobic?

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Can art make people less xenophobic?

How Serbs tried to cover up the Srebrenica genocide

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How Serbs tried to cover up the Srebrenica genocide

Rise of AI Military Warfare

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Rise of AI Military Warfare

Who gets to stay cool?

16:02

Who gets to stay cool?

Faith Under Fire

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Faith Under Fire

Nuclear Power: The New Frontier for Tech Giants

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Nuclear Power: The New Frontier for Tech Giants

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Türkiye and Greek Cypriots resume UN talks as Cyprus stalemate continues

Türkiye and Greek Cypriots resume UN talks as Cyprus stalemate continues

Türkiye and Greek Cypriots resume UN talks as Cyprus stalemate continues

Ukraine's parliament endorses new government in major cabinet shake-up

Ukraine's parliament endorses new government in major cabinet shake-up

Ukraine's parliament endorses new government in major cabinet shake-up

Georgia detains two trying to sell illicit uranium worth $3M

Georgia detains two trying to sell illicit uranium worth $3M

Georgia detains two trying to sell illicit uranium worth $3M

Erdogan condemns Israeli attacks, reaffirms support for Syria in call with al Sharaa

Erdogan condemns Israeli attacks, reaffirms support for Syria in call with al Sharaa

Erdogan condemns Israeli attacks, reaffirms support for Syria in call with al Sharaa

City with a view: Why Türkiye’s Mardin is a must-visit for the footloose and fancy-free

City with a view: Why Türkiye’s Mardin is a must-visit for the footloose and fancy-free

City with a view: Why Türkiye’s Mardin is a must-visit for the footloose and fancy-free

G20 finance chiefs meet under tariff cloud in South Africa

G20 finance chiefs meet under tariff cloud in South Africa

G20 finance chiefs meet under tariff cloud in South Africa

Istanbul Airport named world's best for second consecutive year: survey

Istanbul Airport named world's best for second consecutive year: survey

Istanbul Airport named world's best for second consecutive year: survey

US cuts over 90% of foreign development programme budgets

US cuts over 90% of foreign development programme budgets

US cuts over 90% of foreign development programme budgets

Türkiye played pivotal role in securing ceasefire in Syria's Sweida: sources

Türkiye played pivotal role in securing ceasefire in Syria's Sweida: sources

Türkiye played pivotal role in securing ceasefire in Syria's Sweida: sources

'Reckless behaviour': Israeli opposition leader blasts attacks on Syrian capital

'Reckless behaviour': Israeli opposition leader blasts attacks on Syrian capital

'Reckless behaviour': Israeli opposition leader blasts attacks on Syrian capital

Why Türkiye’s seas matter: Reclaiming sovereignty and shaping the blue future

Why Türkiye’s seas matter: Reclaiming sovereignty and shaping the blue future

Why Türkiye’s seas matter: Reclaiming sovereignty and shaping the blue future

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French court orders release of Europe's longest-serving political prisoner

French court orders release of Europe's longest-serving political prisoner

French court orders release of Europe's longest-serving political prisoner

France hands over last military bases in Senegal

France hands over last military bases in Senegal

France hands over last military bases in Senegal

Deadly torrential rains batter Pakistan's Punjab province

Deadly torrential rains batter Pakistan's Punjab province

Deadly torrential rains batter Pakistan's Punjab province

What's next for Syria's Sweida after violence, Israeli aggression?

What's next for Syria's Sweida after violence, Israeli aggression?

What's next for Syria's Sweida after violence, Israeli aggression?

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