Analysis How Turkey’s nuclear submarine bid is a game changer for its naval strategy Time, costs and international politics, not technological expertise, will be Turkey’s main challenge in reaching its aspirations for a nuclear-powered navy. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Saudi crown prince hosts Palestinian VP Sheikh days before Trump visit The trip comes ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the kingdom, as the Palestinian Authority eyes a role in postwar Gaza and Arab states push for a technocratic government in the enclave. Saudi Arabia
Turkey, Iraq leaders tout cooperation in Ankara, but major disputes persist The Turkish and Iraqi leaders signed 11 cooperation deals in Ankara, but talks yield no apparent breakthrough on suspended oil exports or electricity flow. Turkey
On fifth Greece visit, Egypt’s Sisi and Mitsotakis advance energy projects: What to know The new partnership agreement appears to further cement the two nations' growing ties even as migration challenges persist. Egypt
Iran denies role in alleged plot on Israel's UK embassy: What to know The UK press reported that five Iranian men were arrested in the UK on Saturday on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack at the Israeli Embassy in Kensington, West London. Iran
Israel warns citizens traveling to Switzerland of Eurovision protests With the Eurovision contest set for next week, Israelis have been warned to be discreet in the streets of Basel, Switzerland. Israel
X confirms blocking jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu’s account in Turkey The social media platform said it would challenge the court ruling while complying to avoid nationwide throttling. Turkey
Iranian, Saudi officials in India as more airlines halt service amid Pakistan row Iranian and Saudi officials headed to New Delhi in separate visits following Indian airstrikes in Pakistan that raised fears of war between the neighboring countries. Iran
Mubadala investments soar by 33% as UAE deepens AI ties with US Mubadala made 119 billion Emirati dirhams ($32.4 billion) worth of investments in 2024, up 33.7% from the previous year, according to a Thursday statement from the UAE fund. United Arab Emirates
