Analysis Turkey’s security pact with Iraq: Which side came out on top? The most contested presence for Baghdad is the military base established by Turkish forces in 2015 near the Iraqi town of Bashiqa. ByAmberin Zaman InLondon,reporting ongeopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Egypt’s Sisi to pay first visit to Turkey as ties with Erdogan warm Turkey and Egypt are expected to ink several cooperation deals during the visit, which will seal the end of more than a decade-long hostilities. Turkey
Blinken, Fidan discuss Gaza ahead of cease-fire talks in Egypt The conversation followed the top US diplomat’s latest visit to the region without a breakthrough. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank keeps interest rates at 50% as inflation cools The bank signaled it was ready for further hikes in case of significant deterioration in the inflation outlook. Turkey
Exclusive From mountaintops to underground: PKK responds to Turkey’s drones ByAmberin Zaman InLondon,reporting ongeopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Global brands still can’t shake Israel boycotts hitting Starbucks, McDonald’s BySamuel Wendel InWashington, DC,reporting onregional business and tech
Analysis Turkey's Steel Dome defense system: Vast potential, tricky implementation ByBarin Kayaoglu InAnkara,reporting ongeopolitics and national security
Israel's vegetable prices soar as Turkey, Jordan ties strain: What we know On May 2, the Turkish Trade Ministry suspended all trade with Israel “until humanitarian aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip without restrictions.” Israel
Analysis Turkey, Turkmenistan inch closer to sending natural gas to Europe As the diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Ashgabat speeds up, so does the prospect for plans to import Turkmen gas to Europe, according to experts. BySabena Siddiqui InKarachi,reporting onSouth Asia, Middle East, Iran
Brawl erupts at Turkey's parliament over jailed MP, 2 lawmakers injured The scuffle took place after lawmakers convened to discuss the status of a jailed opposition figure controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity earlier this year. Turkey
Palestinian President Abbas meets Erdogan ahead of speech to Turkey's parliament Abbas’ visit to Turkey comes at a critical time as it remains unclear how relations between the Palestinian Authority and its rival, Hamas, will evolve under Yahya Sinwar's leadership. Turkey
Turkey’s defense chief: Syria wants timetable for troop withdrawal to resume talks The defense minister said that Turkey "perceives" such a condition as an unwillingness to return to peace. Turkey
Somaliland rejects Turkey-led proposal for Ethiopia-Somalia talks The breakaway region reaffirmed its commitment to a controversial deal it signed with Ethiopia in the face of Turkey’s alternative proposal. Turkey
Analysis What’s next for Ethiopia-Somalia rift as talks in Turkey end with no breakthrough? The two countries will meet next month for a third round, the top Turkish diplomat said. ByEzgi Akin InAnkara,reporting ondiplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Woman who blamed Erdogan for Turkey’s Instagram ban jailed for 'insult' A Turkish woman was arrested today for insulting Turkey’s president, infuriating many in the country — and even within his ruling Justice and Development Party. Turkey
Turkey arrests teen who live streamed knife attack on five elderly people The attack by an 18-year-old suspect on five members of the public rattled Turkey. Turkey
Turkey’s stray dogs killed in droves after passage of Erdogan-backed law The legislation was rammed through parliament last month by AKP lawmakers and their nationalist allies in the face of nationwide protests. Turkey
Analysis With its ally Haniyeh gone, how will Turkey approach Sinwar-led Hamas? Hamas’ new political chief, Yahya Sinwar, is seen as hard-line and pro-Iran, which unsettles Turkey, but he is unlikely to turn the armed Palestinian group into a mere instrument of Tehran. ByBarin Kayaoglu InAnkara,reporting ongeopolitics and national security
Analysis Saudi Arabia lures in Turkey’s defense giants as its military industry grows Saudi Arabia is making big strides in its efforts to localize its defense industries. ByFrancesco Schiavi InBologna,reporting onsecurity, defense, economy, governance