Middle East

Turkey Renews Offer To Host Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks At European Leaders Meeting

01 Mar 2025 20:49 PM IST

Turkey, maintaining ties with both nations, seeks to facilitate negotiations for a lasting resolution. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will emphasize regional stability, security, and Ukraine’s sovereignty while discussing diplomatic efforts with global leaders.

Thousands Mourn in Lebanon’s Largest Mass Funeral Post-War

01 Mar 2025 04:01 AM IST

Thousands gathered in Aitaroun, Lebanon, for a mass funeral honoring nearly 100 war victims. The event marked the largest burial since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Israel Pushes US To Keep Syria Weak, Supports Russian Military Presence To Counter Turkey

01 Mar 2025 01:16 AM IST

Israel has lobbied US officials to keep Syria decentralized, viewing Turkey’s involvement as a security threat. It also supports Russia’s military presence, fearing Islamist factions could destabilize Israel’s borders and strengthen Hamas.

Did Tamil Nadu, Not Turkey, Mark the Beginning of the Iron Age?

28 Feb 2025 16:51 PM IST

New findings in Tamil Nadu suggest iron smelting began 5,300 years ago, predating Turkey’s Iron Age by a millennium.

IDF Admits Misjudging Hamas, Failing to Prepare for October 7 Attacks

28 Feb 2025 14:42 PM IST

IDF’s report reveals intelligence failures in monitoring Hamas, leading to an unprepared response to the October 7 attack.

Kurdish Leader Ocalan Pushes for End to Four-Decade Conflict with Turkey

28 Feb 2025 09:56 AM IST

Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disband, marking a pivotal step toward ending the decades-long conflict with Turkey.

Israel to Enforce ‘Safety Restrictions’ at Al-Aqsa During Ramadan

28 Feb 2025 05:38 AM IST

Israel has announced "safety restrictions" at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City during Ramadan, citing security concerns.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Military Threats as ‘Outrageous’

28 Feb 2025 03:34 AM IST

Iran's foreign ministry strongly criticized Israeli threats of military action, labeling them as "outrageous" after Israel’s foreign minister suggested a military option to halt Iran’s nuclear program.

Jailed Kurdish Leader’s Call For PKK Disarmament Fuels Debate And Political Speculation In Turkey

28 Feb 2025 03:27 AM IST

Ocalan’s appeal for peace has divided opinions, with some welcoming it and others doubting its sincerity. Analysts suggest it may be linked to Erdogan’s political strategy for constitutional changes and future elections.

14 Injured in Car Ramming, Stabbing Attack in Israel

28 Feb 2025 00:24 AM IST

At least 14 people, including two police officers, were injured in a car ramming and stabbing attack in Israel’s Pardes Hanna-Karkur.

Israel Army Admits ‘Complete Failure’ in Hamas Attack

27 Feb 2025 23:00 PM IST

The Israeli military has admitted to a "complete failure" in preventing Hamas' October 7 attack, which killed hundreds of Israelis and led to a devastating war in Gaza.

Car-Ramming Attack In Israel Leaves 10 Injured, Hamas Calls It ‘Heroic Response’

27 Feb 2025 22:22 PM IST

Israeli police apprehended a 24-year-old suspect after he rammed a vehicle into pedestrians and a police car. Hamas praised the attack, calling it a response to Israeli actions in the West Bank.