Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan; 16 killed
Armenia also claimed that two Azerbaijani helicopters were shot down and three Azerbaijani tanks were hit by artillery but Azerbaijans defense ministry rejected that claim
Turkey
UN rights chief calls for Turkey to probe rights abuses in northern Syria
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Turkey to launch an immediate independent investigation into violations and abuses committed in parts of north, northwest and northeast Syria, which are under the control of its forces and affiliated armed groups.
U.N. war crimes experts urge Turkey to rein in rebels in Syria
Turkey wields influence as it funded, trained and allowed the rebel force known as the Syrian National Army to enter Syria from Turkey, panelist Hanny Megally said.
Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Turkish occupied Hasaka
While Turkey professes support and solidarity with people in distant lands, it finds no contradiction in denying as basic a right as water to people in the lands it occupies.
Abraham Accord: Why Israel and the UAE have reached a deal
As the US footprint retreats from West Asia and new players like China enter the fray, Israel and the Gulf monarchies have the perfect opportunity to carve out a regional security architecture
As Trump meets Iraq’s Kadhimi, US troops withdrawal, oil deals loom large on the horizon
Five U.S. firms, including Chevron Corp (CVX.N), signed agreements on Wednesday with the Iraqi government aimed at boosting Iraq’s energy independence from Iran.
Libya, Turkey, Qatar defense cooperation: will conflict in Libya continue?
As part of the deal, Turkey and Qatar will establish facilities in Libya for military training and consultancy and will send consultants and military personnel to Libya.
Islamic State threat in west Syria growing: US commander
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.
China among top 10 investors in Turkey’s real estate
Chinese interest in the residential real estate sector in Turkey and Europe increased recently after the start of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Armenia lauds India’s help in combating Covid-19
Armenia has acquired a consignment of Remdesivir antivirus medication which is considered to be one of the most efficient drugs in the fight against coronavirus