Former Assad official sentenced to 60 years in US for torture Samir Ousman Alsheikh was convicted by a jury in March of three counts of torture, one count of conspiracy to commit torture, visa fraud and attempted naturalization fraud. Syria
Turkey's Erdogan to run for 'final' third term in 2028, adviser says If Turkey's parliament votes to move the next election up during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s second term, he could constitutionally run for third. Turkey
After gun found in lake, French police probe link to 2012 Iraqi family murder A recently discovered Luger pistol may have been used in the mysterious 2012 killing of the al-Hilli family near the Alpine town of Chevaline in eastern France. Iraq
Top European court says Kavala case exposes erosion of judicial independence in Turkey Europe's top human rights court has renewed its call for Turkey to immediately release jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala, saying his imprisonment reflects a broader “systemic problem” over independence and impartiality of the judiciary. Turkey
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member: What we know Germany has arrested a man suspected of membership in Hezbollah accused of running two affiliated associations in Germany. Lebanon
Turkey launches counterfeit US dollar probe as exchange offices halt trade The Banking Association of Turkey said currency counting machines, counterfeit currency detection devices as well as ATMs were being updated against circulation of counterfeit banknotes. Turkey
UAE’s Jewish community in shock as arrests made in Israeli rabbi’s killing The Israeli-Jewish community in the United Arab Emirates is horrified after the killing of prominent Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan. Israel
Analysis Could Trump intervene against ICC arrest warrants to help Netanyahu? Associates of the Israeli prime minister had hoped that Trump's victory would derail International Criminal Court warrants. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Germany reluctant to arrest Netanyahu after ICC warrant as France, Canada commit to uphold The International Criminal Court on Thursday announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza. Turkey
With exception of Arab Hadash, Israeli parties slam ICC's Netanyahu warrant Apart from the Arab Hadash party, Israeli political leaders across the spectrum have condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif Six months after International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan submitted his request to prosecute them, the world court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
Turkey prosecutors indict bank CEO in $44 million Ponzi scheme The latest indictment seeks lengthy prison sentences for the bank executives over a scheme targeting soccer stars. Turkey
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, accuses parent of muzzling views on Gaza war It is not the first time tensions have been frosty between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestine
Turkey postpones debate on controversial ‘foreign agent’ law amid public outcry The move follows criticism from the opposition and civil society over potential threats to free speech and media independence. Turkey
Turkey’s proposed ‘foreign agent’ law threatens press freedom, critics say The bill is seen as a major blow to the already weak independent civil society organizations in Turkey. Turkey
Netanyahu aide arrested over leaked documents linked to stalled hostage deal: What we know At least five people have been detained in connection to sensitive intelligence documents leaked from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
