Fidan's confidant Nuh Yilmaz appointed ambassador to Syria, first in 13 years: What to know Yilmaz’s formal appointment follows the UN’s lifting of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as Ankara pushes for coordination with Washington and Damascus on the Syrian dossier. Turkey
Tech titans gather as US-Saudi investment forum opens, MBS nets key deals President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a red carpet to Oval Office talks and a black-tie dinner with celebrities. Saudi Arabia
MBS pledges Saudi investment of $1T in Trump meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the move is in line with Saudi Arabia's investment strategy, particularly its desire to increase computing capabilities and develop an artificial intelligence sector. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia to receive F-35 jets ‘pretty similar’ to Israel’s, Trump says The US president says he would like to provide both Saudi Arabia and Israel "top-of-the-line" stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, risking potential blowback from Israeli leaders intent to maintain their country's military supremacy in the region. United States
Erdogan’s top ally Bahceli slams foot-dragging on meeting with PKK leader The nationalist leader criticized the parliamentary committee for dragging its feet on a meeting with the jailed PKK leader, as Turkey’s president and his ruling party remain silent. Turkey
