Tens of Thousands Protest in Ankara Against Legal Crackdown on Turkish Opposition

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, on Sunday to protest a mounting legal crackdown on the country’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP). The demonstration came on the eve of a crucial court ruling that could oust the CHP’s leader, Özgür Özel, by invalidating the party’s 2023 congress over alleged procedural irregularities.

Saudi-French Push at UN Puts Palestinian Statehood Back on Global Agenda

In a dramatic shift at the United Nations, an overwhelming majority of member states voted in favor of a Saudi-French declaration backing Palestinian statehood, signaling a renewed momentum for the two-state solution after years of diplomatic deadlock.

UNGA 2025 UN General Assembly Endorses Saudi-French ‘New York Declaration’ for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Without Hamas

In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed the Saudi-French sponsored “New York Declaration,” a resolution seeking to revive the long-stalled two-state solution between Israel and Palestine while explicitly excluding Hamas from the process.

Heavy Clashes Near Afghan Border Leave 12 Pakistani Soldiers, 35 Militants Dead

In a series of fierce confrontations this week along Pakistan’s northwestern frontier with Afghanistan, 12 Pakistani soldiers and 35 militants have been killed, the military announced.

NATO Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Near Russia

NATO has begun extensive military exercises close to Russia’s borders, a move that has heightened regional tensions and drawn sharp criticism from Moscow. The drills involve thousands of troops and advanced weaponry, signaling a show of strength at a time of already strained relations.

“After Israel’s Strike on Doha, Moscow and Beijing Emerge as Potential Mediators”

Following Israel’s recent strike in Doha targeting senior Hamas leadership, questions have arisen over Qatar’s role as a mediator in the ongoing Gaza conflict. With the Gulf state’s neutrality under strain, attention is shifting toward Moscow and Beijing as possible alternatives in future negotiations.

Trump Reportedly Weighing Strikes on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on drug cartels inside Venezuela, CNN revealed Friday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Caracas and renewed US efforts to undermine Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government.