Middle East

Türkiye at UN highlights Syrian government's 'remarkable progress' despite challenges
'Reconstruction process will only accelerate once all natural resources come under the control of the Syrian government for the benefit of the Syrian people,' says Ahmet Yildiz
Türkiye at UN highlights Syrian government's 'remarkable progress' despite challenges
'Reconstruction process will only accelerate once all natural resources come under the control of the Syrian government for the benefit of the Syrian people,' says Ahmet Yildiz

Saudi media hail strategic defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan
Saudi media say defense agreement allows Riyadh, Islamabad to use their full military capabilities without exception

UN envoy warns of 'massive legacy of war' in Syria, calls for increased international support
'We need to see the private sector’s footprint back in Syria,' says Geir Pedersen

Qatar meets ICC head to discuss legal action over Israeli attack on Doha
Foreign Ministry says meeting in The Hague examined Sept. 9 strike on Doha and possible accountability mechanisms

We 'absolutely agree' on need for Gaza peace, Starmer says at news conference with Trump
Timing of recognizing Palestinian state has 'nothing to do' with Trump's state visit, argues British prime minister

Türkiye to continue raising Palestinian cause at every forum, says President Erdogan
During meeting with Palestinian counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel continues to undermine peace, Türkiye will be voice of Palestine at UN General Assembly