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Is the India lobby behind Tulsi Gabbard's Pakistan missile assessment?

Is the India lobby behind Tulsi Gabbard's Pakistan missile assessment?

Is the India lobby behind Tulsi Gabbard's Pakistan missile assessment?

The US intelligence chief’s critical words for Pakistan smack of the handiwork of the Indian lobby, experts say.

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‘War on civilisation’: How US-Israeli attacks are decimating Iran’s cultural heritage

‘War on civilisation’: How US-Israeli attacks are decimating Iran’s cultural heritage

‘War on civilisation’: How US-Israeli attacks are decimating Iran’s cultural heritage

History is peppered with examples of invaders and warmongers destroying cultural treasures and historical artefacts.

How Türkiye retains full control over Incirlik Air Base in Adana

How Türkiye retains full control over Incirlik Air Base in Adana

How Türkiye retains full control over Incirlik Air Base in Adana

Every operation at the Incirlik Air Base occurs “under the oversight and coordination of Turkish authorities, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements”

Has the Iran war further eroded trust between the US and Europe?

Has the Iran war further eroded trust between the US and Europe?

Has the Iran war further eroded trust between the US and Europe?

The latest conflagration in the Middle East has widened the growing gap between the US and Europe. How serious is the problem?

By Murat Sofuoglu

‘Rational and calculated’: Why Beijing is on the sidelines of the war engulfing Middle East

‘Rational and calculated’: Why Beijing is on the sidelines of the war engulfing Middle East

‘Rational and calculated’: Why Beijing is on the sidelines of the war engulfing Middle East

China supports Iran diplomatically to preserve its partnership, but deliberately avoids any form of military involvement to minimise risks and maintain strategic flexibility, experts say.

From Medina to Mecca: Finding the centre of the self

From Medina to Mecca: Finding the centre of the self

FROM MEDINA TO MECCA: FINDING THE CENTRE OF THE SELF

During a first Umrah in Ramadan, a journey through Medina and Mecca becomes a reflection on faith, humility and the centuries-long procession of believers drawn to the Kaaba.

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

How big a blow will Ali Larijani’s killing prove to be for Iran?

How big a blow will Ali Larijani’s killing prove to be for Iran?

How big a blow will Ali Larijani’s killing prove to be for Iran?

'We are dying in silence' — Israel torments Palestinians as focus shifts from Gaza to Iran war

'We are dying in silence' — Israel torments Palestinians as focus shifts from Gaza to Iran war

'We are dying in silence' — Israel torments Palestinians as focus shifts from Gaza to Iran war

Noureldein Ghanem

Is Russia the biggest beneficiary of the US-Iran war?

Is Russia the biggest beneficiary of the US-Iran war?

Is Russia the biggest beneficiary of the US-Iran war?

Can the US afford a ground war in Iran?

Can the US afford a ground war in Iran?

Can the US afford a ground war in Iran?

A new Marine deployment and alarm from senators have raised fresh fears that Washington may be edging toward boots on the ground in Iran. Yet experts warn such a move could place Washington in a deeply difficult situation.

By Zeynep Conkar

From Epstein files to Iran war: How the global conversation suddenly shifted

From Epstein files to Iran war: How the global conversation suddenly shifted

From Epstein files to Iran war: How the global conversation suddenly shifted

As US-Israeli strikes on Iran dominate global headlines, data shows public interest in the Epstein revelations has plummeted, and analysts say the timing is no coincidence.

By Zeynep Conkar

'People of the Land' — Egypt TV series highlighting Gaza genocide causes meltdown in Israel

'People of the Land' — Egypt TV series highlighting Gaza genocide causes meltdown in Israel

'People of the Land' — Egypt TV series highlighting Gaza genocide causes meltdown in Israel

The series taking Egypt by storm has been airing daily during Ramadan 2026 and has delighted Palestinians and others. But in Israel, denialists of genocide are in shock.

By Noureldein Ghanem

Pain at the pump — American motorists feel the jerk as Iran war propels petrol prices

Pain at the pump — American motorists feel the jerk as Iran war propels petrol prices

Pain at the pump — American motorists feel the jerk as Iran war propels petrol prices

Widespread concern on US streets over sharp surge in oil prices due to US-Israel war on Iran, with some experts seeing real possibility of $150-$200 a barrel, pushing average petrol prices over $5 a gallon.

UN Security Council: A legacy of inaction amid never-ending wars?

UN Security Council: A legacy of inaction amid never-ending wars?

UN Security Council: A legacy of inaction amid never-ending wars?

From Gaza to Iran and Lebanon, critics argue the UNSC has become performative, reviving debates over veto power and the search for alternatives.

What changes in Iran after Mojtaba’s ascent as supreme leader?

What changes in Iran after Mojtaba’s ascent as supreme leader?

What changes in Iran after Mojtaba’s ascent as supreme leader?

Iran’s new supreme leader is expected to lean on security institutions in domestic governance, while maintaining proxy networks as instruments of leverage in the wider region, experts say.

From Armageddon to Amalek: How religious rhetoric resurfaces in Iran war

From Armageddon to Amalek: How religious rhetoric resurfaces in Iran war

FROM ARMAGEDDON TO AMALEK: HOW RELIGIOUS RHETORIC RESURFACES IN IRAN WAR

Amid the US-Israel confrontation with Iran, analysts say religious rhetoric, from evangelical apocalypticism to biblical symbolism, is resurfacing to frame and legitimise the conflict.

By Murat Sofuoglu

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UAE’s crackdown on Iran's shadow network: A blow to Tehran's lifeline?

UAE’s crackdown on Iran's shadow network: A blow to Tehran's lifeline?

Noureldein Ghanem

Gulf allies, under Iran strikes, feel the heat as US prioritises Israel's defence in arms hierarchy

Gulf allies, under Iran strikes, feel the heat as US prioritises Israel's defence in arms hierarchy

Türkiye emerges as a safe investment haven amid Middle East turmoil, say experts

Türkiye emerges as a safe investment haven amid Middle East turmoil, say experts

Can international law be enforced on Israel? Forty states meet in The Hague to try

Can international law be enforced on Israel? Forty states meet in The Hague to try

SPOTLIGHT

70,000+ Palestinians killed in Gaza and Israel now admits it

More than 70,000 Palestinians killed by Israel.

70,000+ Palestinians killed in Gaza and Israel now admits it

70,000+ Palestinians killed in Gaza and Israel now admits it

Zeynep Fadillioglu: The woman who reimagined modern mosque design

What began as a rediscovery of her own heritage became the cornerstone of Zeynep Fadillioglu’s design philosophy, merging centuries of Turkish art and craftsmanship with modern interiors.

Zeynep Fadillioglu: The woman who reimagined modern mosque design

Zeynep Fadillioglu: The woman who reimagined modern mosque design