China, UAE overtake US companies at Turkey’s IDEF 23 weapons fair During the 15th edition of the IDEF in 2021, the global fair saw more than a thousand companies from 53 countries attend and had more than 94 signing ceremonies take place. Turkey
CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel, discusses Iran, Hezbollah with military brass High-level visits and conversations between US and Israeli military leaders suggest that military cooperation continues despite the deepening rift. Israel
Wildfires kill dozens as extreme heat sweeps across Algeria, Turkey, Europe Scientists say the wildfires have become more intense in the past years due to climate change. Turkey
IMF dims 2023 Middle East outlook as Saudi Arabia's growth slows The International Monetary Fund's projections for the Middle East and North Africa are down slightly in its latest report. Gulf
UAE joins India's Global Biofuel Alliance on clean energy ahead of COP28 The UAE minister of energy and infrastructure announced Wednesday that his country is a willing participant in the global alliance and has been investing heavily in biofuels. Gulf
Breaking | Last Updated: July 26, 2023, 8:54 am Turkey's Erdogan brings rival Palestinian leaders together in rare meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh met face-to-face in Ankara ahead of reconciliation talks in Cairo. Turkey
Turkey struggles to maintain Russia-Ukraine balance as grain crisis persists Erdogan can ill afford to confront Russia by backing alternative means to sustain Ukrainian grain exports without Moscow’s involvement. Turkey
Amid internal crisis, Israel fights to retain hi-tech industry with tax benefits The Israeli government has issued a new law to encourage investment in tech startups as firms consider fleeing the country on the back of the judicial overhaul. Israel
Pentagon seeks to deepen military ties with Israel despite judicial overhaul Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged his Israeli counterpart to "address extremist settler violence against Palestinian civilians," but said Washington's support was unwavering. Israel
China’s newly appointed FM Wang Yi heads to Turkey, will meet Erdogan The meeting with Erdogan and Turkish FM Fidan will mark the first high-level visit from a Chinese official since 2021. Turkey
Turkey arrests journalist over social media post, sparking outcry from civic groups International and local rights watchdogs lambasted Firat Can Arslan’s and four other journalists’ detention. Turkey
