With $104 billion in damages, Turkey’s earthquake region sees slow recovery Turkey’s quake victims can hardly hope for a faster recovery, as Ankara seems to be keeping the pace of reconstruction tied to its overall economic roadmap, wary of overheating the fragile economy. Turkey
One year after earthquake, Turkey's ancient Antioch still devastated Scars of the quake that killed 53,000 people and displaced millions run deep, and the road to restoration is fraught with political bickering. Turkey
Grammys feature Gaza cease-fire calls, keffiyeh & support for Israeli hostages The devastation continues in Gaza despite international efforts to reach a cease-fire as the death toll surpasses 27,000. Israel
South Africa’s Milkor gets go-ahead to produce drones in Saudi Arabia The Gulf country is bolstering its defense capabilities amid increasing instability in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia
France's Colonna to lead UNRWA investigation as Spain, Portugal donate $4.8 M Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will lead a UN investigation into allegations that 12 UNRWA staffers participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas assault against Israel. Israel
Sudan foreign minister visits Tehran amid reports Iran provided drones The meeting comes after the two countries agreed to resume their diplomatic ties in October. Iran
Japan’s Itochu drops Israel’s Elbit defense systems as Gaza war impact deepens Companies with connections to Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems have been targeted by activist groups including Palestine Action, which is calling for those involved in the company’s supply chains to sever ties. Israel
6 Kurdish SDF forces killed in Iran-linked attack on Syria base housing US troops The drone attack left at least six dead among the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Syria
