By Dr. Sinem Cengiz Since 2015, US support for the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria has bedeviled relations between Washington and Ankara. Regardless of which administration occupies the White House, this issue has continued to plague Turkish-American relations. Ankara has long maintained that successive US administrations have disregarded the security concerns of a NATO ally, […]
Read MoreEurasianet highlights that Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, is facing criticism after revelations that Tbilisi is paying a premium for Russian gas. The costly deal has sparked public debate over government transparency and energy policy, putting the party under intense scrutiny. Officials are in damage-control mode in Georgia after the supposed unauthorized publication of a […]
Read MoreBy Tom Hussain The arrival of 2026 has brought anything but peace to the Middle East, caught in the gravitational pull of rival ambitions and with the uneasy sense that the next war may already be under way. From Gaza to Syria, conflict hotspots are flaring as the region finds itself at the epicentre of […]
Read MoreRIYADH: As Riyadh prepares to host a conference on southern Yemen as part of its push for a comprehensive political solution, Yemen’s deputy foreign minister, Mustafa Noman, said he is confident the southern cause will be resolved justly. That confidence, he said, stems from Saudi Arabia’s efforts to steer the issue away from political tensions […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100 percent tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. “China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza were constructive, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday. “The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship built on close coordination and shared priorities. The discussion was constructive and […]
Read MoreReuters South Korea’s president has withdrawn his nomination of Lee Hye-hoon to head the country’s newly created budget ministry after she was accused of unlawful real estate investments and mistreating staff. The plan to appoint the former conservative lawmaker from former president Yoon’s People Power Party was viewed as an attempt by President Lee Jae […]
Read MoreYANGON: Myanmar’s top general Min Aung Hlaing was months from retirement five years ago when he made an about-face, deposed the democratic government and promoted himself to leader. The bespectacled officer became military chief in 2011, just as Myanmar broke with its history of iron-fisted martial rule and began its latest experiment with democracy. Now […]
Read MoreA technical issue with the 220-kilovolt electricity line imported from Uzbekistan has led to power shortages in Kabul, causing serious problems for residents. Citizens are calling on authorities to urgently resolve the issue, The Caspian Post reports, citing the TOLO News. Abdul Rahman, a Kabul resident, said: “We’re facing many problems due to power cuts. […]
Read MoreKazakhstan will intensify efforts to promote its historical and cultural heritage at the international level, including through new nominations to UNESCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva said at a Jan. 21 government meeting, The Caspian Post informs, vita Astana Times. One of the key areas highlighted was the promotion […]
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