Diplomacy

Turkey moves to defuse Azerbaijan headscarf row after Aliyev's rebuke

Turkish officials say Ankara will not respond to the Azerbaijani president's criticism and has reassured Baku it will not interfere in its domestic affairs

Former German spy chief arrested for treason

Russia-Ukraine war

Russia ties Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine to halt in oil refinery strikes

Trump heaps praise on Middle East leaders at UN meeting on Iran war

Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening

War on Iran and the Gaza genocide dominate day one at the UN General Assembly

'We are settling years of unfinished business': Trump talks up Iran, Gaza, Latin America strategy

US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage at UN General Assembly

ICC arrest warrants

Trump's 'sweeping' ICC sanctions over Netanyahu arrest warrant are imminent: Reports

Canada is asking its allies to help cool dispute with Saudi - report

Saudi freezes new trade with Canada, expels envoy for urging release of activists

TV boss: Turkey won't return to Eurovision while gay drag stars can still win

Why talking to Trump is a tricky thing for Iran

Trita Parsi

How did the jailing of a US pastor lead to sanctions on Turkey?

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkish ministers over US pastor's detention

Iranians caught between scepticism and hope after Trump’s offer of talks

'You've lost Islam': Ethiopian PM recounts snub to Abu Dhabi crown prince

Saudi king reassures Arab allies over support for Palestinians: Report

Who stands to gain and lose from peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea?

Jennifer Riggan

Pompeo says US not 'afraid to tackle' Iran government at 'highest level'

Pompeo to urge Iranians abroad to 'support' anti-government protests