Turkey's Ziraat proposed launching banking ops in Syria, CEO says
Turkey’s largest state lender said it is in talks with Syria’s central bank to begin operations, as Ankara deepens its role in Syria’s economic stabilization and reconstruction.
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Rumors of protester killed at hands of regime in Iran protests false
Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis
Crown Prince Pahlavi calls for nationwide strike as Iran protests enter fourth day
Netanyahu says Iran trying to rebuild nuclear, ballistic missile capabilities after June war
“[Iran is] trying to [rebuild its capabilities] and the president was correct when he said that the Fordow thing was obliterated," Netanyahu said.
Lebanese military boasts it collected weapons from Palestinian camps
The military said the disarmament was carried out in partnership with the Palestinian authorities, and a notable quantity was collected from the Ain al-Hilweh camp.
Tear gas and arrests: Iranian regime continues crackdown on protesters amid economic unrest
In some regions, including on Tehran’s Jomhuri Street, protesters were recorded successfully pushing back authorities, forcing regime police to retreat.
Erdogan calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegal,' unveils plans for Somalia
Erdogan said Turkey plans offshore energy drilling off Somalia's coast in 2026 and will add two new drilling vessels.
Syrian security forces impose curfew in Latakia following deadly protests, violence
Security forces reinforced their deployment in a number of neighborhoods in Latakia city on the Mediterranean coast, which witnessed riots on Monday that injured about a dozen people.
UAE voluntarily pulls counterterrorism units from Yemen following comprehensive assessment
It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following recent developments.
US, partner forces kill or capture 25 ISIS operatives in Syria during December ops
At least seven ISIS members were killed, while the rest were captured. The operations also led to the destruction of four ISIS weapons caches.
An uncertain Tehran responds to Trump-Netanyahu meeting with war rhetoric - analysis
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) stated “it would stand firmly against any unrest or territorial aggression, warning adversaries against miscalculation.”
Putin speaks with Iran president on nuclear program, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Iran opens dialogue with protest leaders after demonstrations over plunge in currency value
President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a social media post late on Monday that he had asked the interior minister to listen to "legitimate demands" of protesters.
