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UAE’s Gargash sees ‘50-50’ chance of US-Iran deal

United Arab Emirates

UAE’s Gargash sees ‘50-50’ chance of US-Iran deal

There is a "50-50 chance" of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that any political settlement must address the root causes of instability in the region to avoid future conflict.

Turkey arrests 13 over opposition vote that chose ousted leader

Turkey

Turkey arrests 13 over opposition vote that chose ousted leader

Turkish police detained 13 people under an investigation into a 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), state media said on Saturday, after a court ruling this week ousted the party's leader Ozgur Ozel, inflaming a political crisis.

The Gaza flotilla playbook: provoke, get arrested, claim abuse

Gaza

The Gaza flotilla playbook: provoke, get arrested, claim abuse

The script was predictable. Within hours of their release, activists detained by Israel following the interception of the Gaza flotilla were making headlines across the world with allegations of mistreatment, sexual assault and rape. 

Qatar joins diplomatic push for US-Iran breakthrough

Qatar

Qatar joins diplomatic push for US-Iran breakthrough

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Dark signal for Turkish democracy

Turkey

Dark signal for Turkish democracy

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and sent investors running from Turkish assets over concerns of increasing instability.

Pakistan aims to unlock progress in Iran negotiations

Iran

Pakistan aims to unlock progress in Iran negotiations

Iran's foreign minister met Pakistan's interior minister on Friday to discuss proposals to end the U.S.-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.

University targeted in criminal investigation loses licence in Turkey

Turkey

University targeted in criminal investigation loses licence in Turkey

Turkey has revoked the operational licence for Istanbul Bilgi University, effectively forcing it to close, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Friday, after the university was seized by the state in a criminal investigation last year. 

Washington targets Hezbollah-aligned figures with new sanctions

Hezbollah

Washington targets Hezbollah-aligned figures with new sanctions

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace process in the Middle Eastern country and impeding the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

Tehran’s propaganda drive aims to mask growing cracks

Iran

Tehran’s propaganda drive aims to mask growing cracks

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months after crushing protests with mass killings and as war worsens economic pain for their people.  

Hamas refusal to disarm seen as main obstacle

Gaza

Hamas refusal to disarm seen as main obstacle

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire takes hold.

Court move deepens pressure on Erdogan’s political challengers

Turkey

Court move deepens pressure on Erdogan’s political challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday in a ruling that annuls the party's 2023 congress at which he was elected chairman, marking a big blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's challengers and hitting financial markets. 

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