Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said there were signs that Israel was still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning such a move could further destabilize the region.”I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel,…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Turkey’s FM says Israel still seeking chance to attack Iran
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Brooklyn Beckham cuts contact with parents David and Victoria amid spiraling family feud
A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized…
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US military negotiated SDF withdrawal from Syria's Raqqa prison
Syrian government forces took full control of Raqqa after hundreds of SDF fighters were evacuated to Kobani under US-negotiated safe passage.
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Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons
For much of the Yemen war, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appeared aligned under the umbrella of the Saudi-led coalition, united by the declared objective of rolling back Houthi control and restoring Yemen’s internationally…
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KLM and Air France cancel flights to Israel, Middle East amid tensions with Iran
The move follows similar decisions by the Lufthansa Group, which announced last week that it would reduce flights to Israel and operate them only during daytime hours
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Rafah crossing to reopen under Israeli supervision
Israel plans to oversee the Rafah border crossing through remote monitoring and advanced screening as the terminal is expected to reopen next week, according to a report Thursday by Kan public broadcaster. Under the arrangement, Israeli…
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UN rights body condemns Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests, mandates probe
GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters) — The United Nations rights body condemned Iran on Friday for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into a recent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands of people.
“I call on the…
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Prince Harry says sacrifices by NATO troops in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’ after Trump comments
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry said in response to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that NATO troops stayed off the front line in Afghanistan, that “sacrifices” made in the conflict by NATO forces “deserve to be spoken…
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Across the globe, views vary about Trump’s world vision
Donald Trump is shaping a new world order of empires and coercion, from Venezuela to Greenland and through his newly created “Board of Peace, shattering the post-war global consensus.
As the old order crumbles, AFP sought the views of ministers,…
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Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq
ANKARA, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign minister said the current ceasefire in Syria should remain in place while Islamic State prisoners are transferred to Iraq, saying this would limit security risks.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a…
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