Middle East

Negotiations with Hamas and Beirut, Ankara's boycott, and Riyadh's conditions: What has happened in the Middle East

Expert on Arab affairs Marianna Belenkaya writes about the ceasefire negotiations, the future of Saudi-Israeli normalization, Israel–Turkey relations and possible war with Lebanon

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh spends over 12 days in Turkey

During his stay in Turkey, Haniyeh has been engaged in a series of meetings with Turkish politicians and officials.

Turkey to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at World Court

Israel and its Western allies have found the allegation as baseless

Houthis attacked ship sailing around Africa for the first time

The Portuguese-flagged container ship MSC ORION was hit far in the Arabian Sea, raising concerns over Houthi rebel capabilities

Turkey arrests dozens of ISIS supporters in nationwide operation

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that an operation was conducted across 12 provinces of Turkey.

China hosts talks between Hamas and Fatah representatives

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a meeting with Fatah and Hamas representatives to bridge the division on the Palestinian street and achieve national harmony.

Construction of humanitarian aid pier underway in Gaza

The construction of a temporary pier has commenced in the Eastern Mediterranean, near the shores of Gaza.