Middle East

Turkish foreign minister says Gaza 'Board of Peace' offers 'historic opportunity' to establish lasting peace in region

Turkish foreign minister says Gaza 'Board of Peace' offers 'historic opportunity' to establish lasting peace in region

The 'Board of Peace will play a strong role in shaping Gaza’s future,' says Hakan Fidan

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Over 230,000 women, girls in Gaza face limited health access amid continued Israeli violence: UN
22.01.2026

Over 230,000 women, girls in Gaza face limited health access amid continued Israeli violence: UN

Number includes nearly 15,000 pregnant women facing limited access to reproductive health services, says spokesperson

Film on Palestinian child Hind Rajab killed by Israel receives Oscar nomination
22.01.2026

Film on Palestinian child Hind Rajab killed by Israel receives Oscar nomination

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s film tells true story of the 5-year-old girl killed in Israeli fire on her family car in Gaza

Syria allocates $10 million to rehabilitate 3 hospitals in Raqqa
22.01.2026

Syria allocates $10 million to rehabilitate 3 hospitals in Raqqa

Health minister says funding targets urgent repairs as terrorist organization YPG/SDF withdrew from area

Syrian Army accuses PKK terror group of spreading ‘false, dangerous rumors’ among Syrian Kurds
22.01.2026

Syrian Army accuses PKK terror group of spreading ‘false, dangerous rumors’ among Syrian Kurds

Military says PKK-linked militias are using fabricated videos and misinformation to intimidate Kurdish communities

In call with Iranian counterpart, Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran
22.01.2026

In call with Iranian counterpart, Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran

Erdogan tells Pezeshkian he is closely following developments in the Islamic republic