Normalization with Israel to provide Gulf states cover against growing influence of Iran
The unveiling of the peace agreements between the state of Israel and the Gulf States of UAE and Bahrain depicts a classic example of...
Turkey gives more to UN budget than many in Europe, Middle East
Turkey finances the lion’s share of the UN budget among European nations, while it is the largest contributor among Middle Eastern countries, according to...
No deal with Israel, but Saudi Arabia pushes outreach to Jews
From scrubbing hate-filled school textbooks to a taboo-defying religious sermon, Saudi Arabia is pushing for another kind of normalisation after declining to establish formal...
Op-ed: Time not far when Pakistan will have to take firm stance on Israel
The Emiratis are trying to justify their move by giving the example of Egypt and Jordan which have normal relations with Israel. Then why...
In historic first, Abu Dhabi abolishes permit system for buying alcohol
Authorities in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi have abolished the requirement for permits to purchase and consume alcohol, according to an official circular, after...
Emine Erdogan to roll out new book on Turkish cuisine
The world will have a different reference for centuries-old Turkish cuisine with a new "centennial" cookbook, Turkey's first lady announced Friday. Emine Erdogan introduced the...
Bahrainis protest US-sponsored Israel normalisation deal
Dozens protested Friday in Bahrain against the government's normalisation of ties with Israel, in a rare display of dissent in the small oil-rich kingdom,...
Resurrection Ertugrul boosts Pakistani-Turkish relations
On a sunny afternoon, red flags bearing a white star and crescent fluttered in the breeze as they hung from businesses and homes in...
Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to participate in Turkey defense expo
Seeking to give the Turkish defense industry a stronger presence in world markets plus access to new opportunities, the sixth Defense Port Turkey expo...
Political activist proposes EU-based model for Turkic states in Asia, Europe
The world's Turkic states should come together and join forces similar to the EU, an Azerbaijani academic and political activist told Anadolu Agency in...
Op-ed: Saudi gestures signal kingdom’s endorsement of Arab rapprochement with Israel
The odds are that Saudi Arabia is not about to formalize relations with Israel. But the kingdom, with its image tarnished by multiple missteps,...
Israeli jets bomb helpless Gaza as UAE, Bahrain sign peace deal with Tel Aviv
Israel bombed Gaza on Wednesday after militants fired rockets through the night, overshadowing the signing of landmark normalisation deals with the United Arab Emirates...