Turkey
Trump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices
US president says Turkish counterpart Erdogan would "do as I ask" on potential Turkish role against Houthis • US to make decision on Iran 'very soon,' Trump says
Houthi-run TV reports attack on Yemen's oil facility after Saudi coalition evacuation order
Israel must set red lines on Turkish presence in Syria to avoid confrontation, think tank argues
Pegasus spyware scandal deepens as Poland questions Israeli tech, strengthens ties with Turkey
Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion
Currently, the debate is focused heavily on where and how PKK weapons are to be surrendered and who verifies the operation.
Peace in the Middle East? Kurdish PKK leader discusses regional ‘third world war’
Kamal Chomani, with The Amargi news outlet, spent ten days in caves waiting to interview the PKK chief in an exclusive interview about the region, Kurds, Turkey, and the world today.
Israel, Kurdistan, and the hopes for a strong political alliance - opinion
In a twisted way, the closer Kurds and Jews get, and the more visible that becomes, the more people start seeing Kurds as another kind of Jew: in how they frame the Kurdish political struggle.
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
Saudi Arabia's defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan faces growing scrutiny as the Houthi conflict escalates, with questions remaining over military deployments and the allies' roles.
Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis
This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.
'Horrific terrorist attack': Netanyahu, world leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
"We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision," US President Donald Trump said. "We move very quickly."
Israel’s security partnerships must be built on reciprocity, not convenience - opinion
Israel is not a mistress; these countries can hide while seeking to enjoy the benefits of its intelligence and other capabilities.
Visiting Abraham’s ‘birth chamber’ in southern Turkey
A trip to Urfa is a spiritual and religious experience, not merely a geographical one. It doesn’t offer the shallow excitement of a typical tourist site; it leaves an almost physical impact.
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.