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

Saudi Human Rights

'Abhorrent': Rights advocates denounce US welcome for Saudi prince

US urges Iran to avoid 'provocative' steps with latest uranium enrichment

US House delegation heads to Middle East seeking to improve Israel-PA ties

Egypt cries foul after Ethiopia resumes filling of Renaissance Dam

Biden urged to secure release of hostages in Iran in nuclear deal talks

US places Turkey on list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers

Qatar to train air force in Turkey under new deal

German president claims ICC has no jurisdiction over Israel

Turkey and US nearing deal on Kabul airport mission

Sisi's visit to Iraq highlights challenges for new Arab alliance

Sisi lands in Iraq, the first Egyptian presidential visit in decades

New US lobby group targets Turkey's Erdogan, calls for major reform