Turkey
Qatar says Iran needs to show good intentions for mediation efforts to succeed
Qatar urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt threats against Gulf states, saying Tehran must demonstrate goodwill for mediation efforts to succeed.
Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
Dia Saba silences the critics in Turkey with another brilliant performance
Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking to the media after a meeting of the Mecca alliance, said the sides had discussed what support to provide Saudi Arabia for its defensive capabilities.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
The new alliance has taken shape over recent months, with September’s Houthi offensive and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia presenting its first major test.
Somaliland seeks deeper security ties with Israel, sees Turkey as growing threat
A senior Somaliland adviser said Hargeisa wants Israel to bolster its defenses against Turkey, pointing to Turkish fighter jets, drones and growing military cooperation with Somalia.
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
The meeting comes a day after Iranian FM Esmail Baghaei said he hoped a “rumor” that Pakistan had deployed troops to Saudi Arabia was untrue, warning that intervention would complicate the situation.
After meeting in Turkey, can Syria's new government manage tensions with Hezbollah? - analysis
“Hezbollah is not the decision maker,” said Syrian politician Fawaz Tello. “In the end, it implements Iranian policy, and therefore there is no interest in opening any dialogue with it.”
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
"The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the stage reached in the Alliance’s institutionalization efforts," the Turkish statement said.
‘Dignity was disregarded’: Kurdish journalist recounts alleged abuse at Turkish detention to 'Post'
Though the Foreign Ministry declined to comment to the Post on the reports, Aziznezhad said he would like to see Turkey face justice for its crimes.
Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinion
Maybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace.
Excavations near ancient Turkish port may have found Alexander the Great’s soldiers tombs - report
According to AA, an initial survey of the necropolis identified at least 30 rock-cut tombs and chest-type graves scattered across the site. As of now, only 10 have been fully uncovered.
