Turkey
As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight
With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
PKK warns disarmament process at risk unless Turkey links surrender to political reforms
Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey (2026): Ranked by technique, safety and results
A 2026 ranking of the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey, compared by technique, doctor involvement, accreditation and graft survival.
Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country
"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that the member states are considering establishing a mechanism to add new members.
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
Israel's most consequential election looms, three years after October 7 - from the editor
Israel heads toward a high-stakes election after three years of war, with Netanyahu’s leadership at the center of the vote
At least eight die, 17 missing after ferry capsizes off north Cyprus
Those rescued from the vessel were taken to Kyrenia port for transfer to hospitals, according to Turkish Cypriot Transport Minister Erhan Arikli.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold first meeting under new defense pact in Istanbul
Senior officials from the three countries will discuss joint military cooperation, defense production, and coordination mechanisms in the first talks since the Mecca Agreement was signed.
Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran
The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.
Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns
"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
SDF dissolution earns global praise, but questions remain over Syria's future - analysis
The deal to dissolve the SDF is expected to pave the way for several key decisions in the next phase, including political appointments and developments involving Turkey.
