Gaza overshadows COP28 as Turkey’s Erdogan blasts ’Israeli aggression' The leaders of Iraq, Jordan and Turkey acknowledged the plight of the Palestinians, which took the attention off the country's climate targets. United Arab Emirates
How significant is Aras corridor for Iran, Azerbaijan to gain Black Sea foothold? A railway agreement in October between Iran and Azerbaijan has given a major boost to the potential of establishing the Aras corridor, offering Tehran a potential inroad into the Black Sea. By Rahim Rahimov In Baku, reporting on Middle East-Caucasus ties
As mobsters gravitate to Turkey, what is the appeal of the Turkish passport? International criminals have increasingly moved toward Turkey, attracted by easy citizenship prospects and lax measures against money laundering. Turkey
Analysis As Gaza truce collapses, what red lines did US draw to Israel on next steps? The Israeli government and the Biden administration at odds over tactics for renewed fighting and Gaza's future By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
