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Tensions between Turkey and Israel have intensified following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, with both nations pursuing opposing strategies in the region. Their conflicting objectives are increasingly placing them on a potential collision course. Turkey has positioned itself as a key actor in Syria, advocating for a stable and unified country under a central government. It recently …

Israel has accused Iran of pumping millions of dollars to Hezbollah through Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. According to the allegations, Iranian diplomats and Turkish citizens have transported suitcases full of U.S. dollars in support of Hezbollah’s activities in Lebanon. In turn, Iran and Hezbollah have denied the reports outright. Hezbollah described the reports as baseless, claiming they were part …

The leaders of Turkey and Iran held a meeting in Cairo at a summit involving eight Muslim-majority countries, marking their first direct talks since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Historically, Turkey and Iran have supported opposing sides in Syria’s prolonged civil war, with Turkey backing the opposition and Iran standing by Assad’s government. During the summit, Turkish President …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is concluding his visit to Turkey with discussions with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday. His efforts focus on gaining regional support for a peaceful political transition in Syria. This visit is part of his broader mission to unify Middle Eastern nations, following the recent change in Syria’s leadership with President Bashar al-Assad’s ousting. …

Islamist-led rebels have successfully overthrown Syria’s long-standing leader, Bashar al-Assad, in a rapid offensive. The event has been described as a pivotal moment in Syria’s civil war by the United Nations’ special envoy. Here are global reactions to the situation: China expressed its hope that Syria could quickly return to stability, closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the country. Similarly, …

A Hamas delegation recently met with Egyptian intelligence officials to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, according to two sources within the Palestinian group. The delegation, which included senior Hamas officials, engaged in talks with Major General Hassan Rashad, head of Egyptian general intelligence, and other Egyptian representatives. The discussions focused on halting the ongoing conflict, facilitating aid delivery, and …

Archaeologists in Turkey have made a remarkable discovery of a rare fifth-century Christian pendant. The pendant, depicting King Solomon on horseback slaying the devil, is unique to the region of Anatolia, which encompasses much of modern-day Turkey. The bronze pendant features inscriptions in ancient Greek on both sides. One side, showing King Solomon, reads “Our Lord defeated evil,” while the …