Experts warn Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia at risk as ancient gate damaged The Hagia Sophia's damaged 1,400-year-old imperial gate could be the first of many disasters in the world heritage site due to neglect. Turkey
Erdogan dampens Finland, Sweden’s hope to join NATO Turkey is pumping the brakes on Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids amid the growing confrontation between Russia and the West. Turkey
Is a water crisis brewing between Turkey and Iran? Discord over transboundary waters and dam construction emerges as a major factor underlying the strains in Turkish-Iranian ties. Turkey
Funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh stormed by Israeli police Videos showing Israeli police officers beating and kicking mourners at the funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem have gone viral. Palestine
Will Iran look east if nuclear deal talks fail? The European Union’s deputy foreign policy chief was in Tehran this week, but there are indications that Iran may be preparing backup options. Iran
Ultra-Orthodox women produce films, inspire Israeli girls A few courageous ultra-Orthodox women film producers are creating movies for their own audience, completely changing the perception of entertainment in the ultra-Orthodox society. Israel
Kurdistan officials concerned about PKK, Iran and energy sector High-ranking officials from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have voiced concerns over the lack of effective collaboration from Baghdad and risks to security from the presence of the PKK. Iraqi-Kurdistan