The Russian president may be the winner with regard to his influence in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Putin plays Syria card in Israeli and Turkish elections
Turkey’s emerging artists dwell in dystopia
The Mamut Art Project, an annual platform for young artists, reflects the new generation’s concerns on immigration, gay rights and the destruction of nature in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s emerging artists dwell in dystopia
Iraq fears bevy of levees will mean parched years ahead
Although the water level is high this year in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Turkey's imminent filling of the Ilisu Dam reservoir is raising concerns about Iraq's water flow next year and for years to come.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq fears bevy of levees will mean parched years ahead
Australia open to the return of ISIS militant’s orphaned children
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday he was open to allowing the return of orphaned children of an Australian militant in a Syrian refugee camp following their desperate plea for help. Morrison
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Australia open to the return of ISIS militant’s orphaned children
Turkey says US distorted meeting, but Pompeo stands by account
Turkey on Thursday accused the US State Department of making false claims about rows during a meeting between the top US and Turkish diplomats, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he stood by the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Turkey says US distorted meeting, but Pompeo stands by account
Far-right candidate threatens parties across Israeli political spectrum
Former militant right-wing ideologue Moshe Feiglin has reinvented himself and with support from both the right and the left, could hold the key to Israel's upcoming coalition negotiations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Far-right candidate threatens parties across Israeli political spectrum
Gone in six minutes: An Ethiopian Airlines jet’s final journey
From nearly the moment they roared down the runway and took off in their new Boeing jetliner, pilots of an Ethiopian Airlines flight encountered problems with the plane. Almost immediately, a device
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Gone in six minutes: An Ethiopian Airlines jet’s final journey
UN chief Guterres to meet Khalifa Haftar as fighters close in on capital
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was flying to eastern Libya on Friday to meet Khalifa Haftar whose forces are advancing on the capital Tripoli now held by the Government of National Accord.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UN chief Guterres to meet Khalifa Haftar as fighters close in on capital
Washington is still thinking about a new border force in Syria
Neither Turkey or the Kurds in eastern Syria seem to know what Washington’s final plan is
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Washington is still thinking about a new border force in Syria