• Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks break down in Istanbul amid rising border tensions

    Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks break down in Istanbul amid rising border tensions

    Nov 08, 2025 11:47 PM EST

    ... country, nor permit actions that undermine its sovereignty or security.” Talks come to an end without progress The two-day talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, were the third round of peace negotiations that were viewed as one of the most significant diplomatic efforts between the two neighbors ...

  • Another set of hostage remains has been handed over in Gaza, Israel says

    Another set of hostage remains has been handed over in Gaza, Israel says

    Nov 07, 2025 10:21 PM EST

    ... Salama, according to a statement from the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office. The move is highly symbolic since the Israeli officials are unlikely to enter Turkey. The prosecutor’s office accuses the officials of crimes against humanity, citing a military offensive that has killed thousands of civilians in Gaza. The ...

  • The role outside powers are playing in Sudan's continued, brutal war

    The role outside powers are playing in Sudan's continued, brutal war

    Nov 07, 2025 05:04 PM EST

    Egypt Egypt’s support for the Sudanese Armed Forces is rooted in years of close ties between the two countries’ militaries. Saudi Arabia and Turkey have also sided with the military in Sudan's war. Egypt prefers a military-run government in its southern neighbor, seeing it as a more ...

  • Hostage remains returned by Hamas are those of Tanzanian student, Israel says

    Hostage remains returned by Hamas are those of Tanzanian student, Israel says

    Nov 06, 2025 05:25 PM EST

    ... the force would need the legitimacy of a U.N. Security Council mandate. The United States said Wednesday that representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates met with 10 non-permanent U.N. Security Council members about getting support for a U.N. Security Council ...

  • Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States

    Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States

    Nov 05, 2025 05:31 PM EST

    ... one thing, then it's done another sometimes. We need to try to work together for justice for all peoples.'' Pope Leo will receive Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday. At the end of November he will make his first trip as Pope to Turkey and Lebanon.

  • Powerful 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20 and damaging historic Blue Mosque

    Powerful 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20 and damaging historic Blue Mosque

    Nov 03, 2025 09:13 PM EST

    ... cross-border attacks. Afghan officials reject the allegations, saying they seek good relations. Another round of peace talks is scheduled for this week in Istanbul, Turkey. The United Nations in Afghanistan said on X that its teams were on the ground assessing needs and delivering urgent aid. “We stand with ...

  • Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protesters at business summit hosted by Saudi royals

    Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protesters at business summit hosted by Saudi royals

    Oct 29, 2025 05:37 PM EST

    ... the prince during his first term even after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi officials at the kingdom's consulate in Turkey. Prince Mohammed plans a trip to Washington next month. Speaking alongside Omeed Malik of 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr. criticized Democratic Party policies and ...

  • Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force

    Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force

    Oct 27, 2025 08:26 PM EST

    ... accused Israel of genocide — which Israel strongly denies — and has compared Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler. Hamas political officials regularly visit Turkey, and Israel previously accused Turkey of allowing Hamas to plan attacks from its territory, which Turkey has denied, as well as carry out recruitment and fundraising. Turkey doesn’t ...

  • The EU and Egypt's first-ever summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza

    The EU and Egypt's first-ever summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza

    Oct 22, 2025 07:32 PM EST

    ... Jinping. Part of its approach is a so-called Pact for the Mediterranean in which the EU seeks deeper integration with countries from Morocco to Turkey, including offering European aid in exchange for efforts to slow migration to Europe. Egypt's economic woes Egypt is weathering soaring inflation, as well ...

  • Israel 'not a protectorate' of the U.S., Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance

    Israel 'not a protectorate' of the U.S., Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance

    Oct 22, 2025 03:17 PM EST

    ... international security force in Gaza and who will govern the territory. Vance said Tuesday officials are brainstorming on the composition of the security force, mentioning Turkey and Indonesia as countries expected to contribute troops. Britain is also sending a small contingent of military officers to Israel to assist in monitoring ...