Analysis Turkish Cypriot polls: Winner not Ankara’s pick but can aid Turkey Even though Ankara’s preferred candidate lost in Turkish Cypriot elections, the outcome could ironically work in Turkey’s favor. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
US military to start Gaza ceasefire monitoring as international force plans stall Diplomatic snags and concerns that their troops could be caught in the crossfire between Hamas and Israel are raising questions about a US proposal to stabilize postwar Gaza with an international force, despite "great optimism" cited by US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday. United States
Israel's West Bank police chief condemns settler's 'cruel' beating of Palestinian woman The attack, filmed in Turmus Ayya, comes amid a surge in settler assaults on Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest. Palestine
Syria’s SDF releases detainees as 'goodwill' gesture after talks with Damascus The talks on the situation in Aleppo, where a siege of Kurdish areas is reportedly ongoing, come as the Syrian government and the SDF work on a deal to integrate the Kurdish-led force into the new army. Syria
Vance arrives in Israel to bolster fragile Gaza ceasefire His visit comes a week after President Donald Trump flew to Israel to celebrate the hard-won deal. Israel
China deepens textile investments in Egypt's Suez Canal Zone The agreements will establish new textiles factories covering 238,000 square meters, which are expected to create more than 3,000 direct job opportunities. Egypt
