Feature Gaza's Christians mark somber Christmas as war drove hundreds out This Christmas season, the Christian community in Gaza is spending the holiday mourning incalculable losses amid the ongoing war with Israel. By Abeer Ayyoub In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine
Turkish ammunition plant explosion kills 11, injures 7 Turkish officials ruled out the possibility of sabotage in the explosion. Turkey
Analysis Israel’s Netanyahu sends mixed messages on hostage deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Wall Street Journal he continues to reject as hostage deal that would include ending the war in Gaza. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump's national security adviser says ISIS, Israel border priorities in Syria Congressman Mike Waltz said the incoming Trump administration will re-designate Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists and said the prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization are “good.” Syria
India-Europe corridor, trade top Russian delegation talks in Iran: What we know The visit occurs at a pivotal moment for the evolving partnership and the challenges it faces under international sanctions and scrutiny, coupled with regional dynamics that have seen both sides in graver need of one another. Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan says end near for PKK, Syrian offshoots The Turkish president's remarks come amid growing speculation of an imminent Turkish-backed rebel offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Turkey
