Protests in Turkey as Imamoglu, key Erdogan rival, is arrested As the detention of Istanbul's mayor and the arrest of more than 100 raise alarms over an escalating crackdown on opposition, internet access across Turkey has slowed and protests are banned in Istanbul. Turkey
Analysis With rial in free fall, Trump’s warning to Iran over Houthis poses strategic dilemma Iran is once again facing the difficult prospect of distancing itself from another regional proxy ally after the US president's warning suggested possible direct US attacks on the Islamic Republic. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Interview Israel's renewed Gaza strikes put last living US hostage at risk, family warns Israeli American Edan Alexander was due to be released in the second phase of the ceasefire.
Turkish university revokes Imamoglu's degree, jeopardizing presidential bid The decision came days before the primary to be held on Sunday, when the Istanbul mayor was highly likely to be chosen as the presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition party. Turkey
Somalia sacks defense minister, close friend of Turkey: What to know Somalia’s prime minister announced a major overhaul of a slew of cabinet positions, including that of the country’s defense minister who has spearheaded closer ties with Turkey. Somalia
After ceasefire, Lebanon and Syria patrol border as top US commander calls Haykal Lebanon and Syria reached a ceasefire late Monday evening after another incident of deadly border clashes. Lebanon
