Middle East

Syria

Aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis of besieged Syrians

Charity officials working on the outskirts of Damascus have warned that humanitarian conditions have reached crisis levels as the Syrian government continues to block trucks carrying relief supplies from reaching badly effected areas.

15/12/2017

Turkey

Number of jailed journalists hits 17-year high

Hundreds of journalists are being held behind bars as the world fails to address a crisis around press freedom, it’s been claimed.

14/12/2017

Syria

UN urges for peace talks in Syria

As civilian casualties rise, the UN has urged for peace talks in Syria as Russian President Putin says their work in the country is nearly done.

14/12/2017

Turkey

Muslim leaders denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision

Muslim summit calls on world to recognise East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital

14/12/2017

Turkey

Muslim leaders meet to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision t

Muslim leaders have met in Istanbul to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

13/12/2017

Syria

Russia begins to withdraw troops from Syria

After Russia announced the defeat of ISIL in Syria, President Putin told soldiers "the motherland is waiting" for them.

12/12/2017

Lebanon

HezbollHezbah leader vows to return focus to Israel at rally in Beirut

Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has vowed at a rally in Beirut that the Iranian-backed militant group will return their focus to the Palestinian cause, following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

12/12/2017

Turkey

Putin and Erdogan warn US over Jerusalem move

Russia and Turkey accuse the US of destabilising Middle East and wiping out any prospect for Israeli - Palestinian peace

12/12/2017

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Putin visits Russian military base in Syria

The Russian president's appearance came as he announced victory against ISIL and a partial pullout of his country's forces from the Middle-Eastern nation

11/12/2017

Israel

Fourth day of clashes in Gaza

Violent confrontations between Israeli military and Palestinians continue in wake of Trump Jerusalem move

10/12/2017

Turkey

Erdogan calls Israel 'terrorist', Netanyahu hits back

The Israeli prime minister says he won't take lectures from a Turkish president "who jails journalists... and helps terrorists".

10/12/2017

West Bank

Violent protests rise in Mideast over US Jerusalem embassy move

Clashes continue between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters across the Mideast over Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

10/12/2017

World News

Clashes near U.S. embassy in Beirut

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

10/12/2017

Egypt

Ancient tombs uncovered in Egypt

Authorities hope the discovery of the tombs and their contents, including a mummy, will help attract more foreign visitors to boost the country's ailing tourism industry

09/12/2017

Turkey

International artists rally for release of Deniz Yucel

Dozens of stars from the entertainment world have united to push Turkey to free jailed journalist Deniz Yucel

09/12/2017

Israel

Palestinian 'Day of Rage' ends in bloodshed

Deadly clashes, rocket fire and air strikes marked the Muslim holy day on Friday, as Palestinians protested at President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

08/12/2017

Israel

A deadly Day of Rage for Palestinians

A Day of Rage across the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip turns violent. At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, reports suggest.

08/12/2017

Cult

Rock star Johnny Hallyday leaves his mark on Turkey

Johnny Hallyday, who died on Wednesday, released several songs in Turkish.

07/12/2017

Israel

Gloom and defiance on the streets of East Jerusalem

Palestinians united in their rejection of President Trump's recogntion of the city as Israel's capital.

07/12/2017

Israel

Palestinians protest Trump's Jerusalem move

The militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel and a 'day of rage' this Friday.

07/12/2017

Turkey

Turkish-Greek negative relations 'now history' - Erdogan

Turkey's president tells the Greek press that ties are no longer negative as he starts a two-day visit in Athens.

07/12/2017

Israel

Strike across West Bank after Trump’s Jerusalem move

All Palestinian factions have called for a general strike and protest rallies on Thursday, ahead of a ‘day of rage’ on Friday.

07/12/2017

Israel

Trump's Jerusalem decision provokes diplomatic disapproval

International community appears united in criticism of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

07/12/2017

Israel

Palestinians protest in anger over Trump's Jerusalem announcement

Flag burning and street protests as anger erupts among Palestinians over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital

07/12/2017

Israel

Trump's decision over Jerusalem deepens division in Middle East

Israel welcomes Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital but provokes anger among Palestinians

06/12/2017

Israel

World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

06/12/2017