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Armed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution.” in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.

Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Ankara, last April. Ankara is quietly assembling the architecture of permanent regional power, the writer says.

Turkey’s strategy for long-term dominance in the Middle East - opinion

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Kurdish-US partnership under strain amid regional rivalries, accusations - opinion


Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country

 A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates the passing of the Death Penalty for Terrorists bill in the Knesset, March 30, 2026

Turkey’s intel chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world - analysis

In the Middle East, Turkey seeks to play a key role if and when the Iran conflict winds down. Ankara will seek to grow its influence as Iran’s influence declines.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a join press conference with Ethiopia's Prime minister during his official visit at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on February 17, 2026.

Middle East realignment: Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are reshaping US-Iran relations - opinion

Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran signals a new regional alignment with implications for Israel’s regional influence.

Map of Middle East

Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy

The four countries will hold "in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region."

A private security officer keeps vigil outside Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on March 26, 2026.

Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey

In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.

Screengrab of 1,500-year-old mosaic with a Greek inscription found in Turkey, March 25, 2026.

Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis

Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows

The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.

A man hugging his dog

Pakistan delivers US proposal to Iran as venue for talks remains undecided

The source also said Turkey was helping to find ways to end the way and "either Turkey or Pakistan are under consideration as the venue for such talks."

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) speaks with Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam (L),

Escalating Gulf war highlights limits of US strategy, search for mediators intensifies - analysis

Tehran has shown in the past that it won’t accept the US terms, relating to the nuclear and missile programs, either.

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.