Turkey's street dogs face mass cullings as Erdogan touts euthanization bill

The bill has caused uproar among animal lovers, triggering noisy demonstrations.

Turkey

Algeria hit by water protests as climate crisis deepens

Northwest Algeria's Tiaret is experiencing water shortages due to intense heat and little rainfall, mirroring problems in other parts of the region.

Algeria

In Lebanon, Hochstein calls for 'urgent' end to Israel-Hezbollah escalation

US special envoy Amos Hochstein met with the army commander and other top officials in Beirut to discuss the cross-border escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, one day after his trip to Israel.

Lebanon

Analysis

Netanyahu on collision course with Israeli military over next steps in Gaza

Over the past weekend, 11 Israeli soldiers died in Hamas booby traps, despite the sense among the country's top brass that the job in the Gaza Strip is done.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

As France bans it from Eurosatory, Israel says weapons exports at record high

Following a decision by French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli companies and their representatives were banned from attending the prestigious Eurosatory defense show in Paris.

Israel

Suppliers of weapons parts for Yemen's Houthis hit with US sanctions

The latest US sanctions come as the Yemeni militants intensify their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Yemen

US Navy rescues 24 crew members after Houthi attack, 1 lost at sea

Two cargo ships are at risk of sinking in the Red Sea, abandoned by their crews after Houthi missile strikes triggered US airstrikes on radar sites controlled by the Yemeni rebels.

Yemen

14 Jordanian, 5 Iranian pilgrims die at Saudi Hajj from extreme heat

Last month was the hottest May on record, according to scientists, and rising temperatures are particularly concerning for the Gulf.

Saudi Arabia

Israel’s Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as Rafah fighting subsides

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he was dissolving the war cabinet, but will reportedly continue consulting its members on sensitive decisions.

Israel

Do Lebanon's US Embassy attack, border clashes signal rise in extremism?

While armed groups are becoming more active in Lebanon in the wake of regional tensions resulting from the Gaza war, some believe the country is not prone to rise of extremism.

Lebanon

Analysis

Joining BRICS comes with limitations for Turkey: No alternative to NATO

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visits to China and Russia to attend the meeting of the BRICS groups of nations reignited never-ending debates about Turkey’s “turn away” from the West.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Iran, Azerbaijan seek to move past tensions with joint military exercise

As part of its policy to build regional alliances, Tehran has been seeking to dissuade Azerbaijan against its warming ties with Israel, and to exert influence in the South Caucasus geopolitical calculations.

Iran