The Middle East power balance is undergoing a dramatic reset, with Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tilting into a new triangular alignment that is reshaping diplomatic calculations from Washington to Jerusalem. As regional sandstorms shift, Trump delivers a geopolitical warning shot to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, urging restraint and signaling that Washington will not greenlight further ignition in an already combustible arena. Meanwhile, Israel’s internal political storm intensifies. President Isaac Herzog places Netanyahu’s pardon request under a national-interest scalpel, insisting the decision will hinge on the needs of the country, not the fate of one man. WATCH
03 December,2025 09:52 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House has shaken up global politics. It’s the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946 — signalling a possible end to years of hostility. What exactly is Trump planning? From lifting sanctions to rebuilding Middle East alliances with Israel and Turkey, this meeting could redefine U.S.–Syria relations.
11 November,2025 07:50 PM IST
A powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck western Turkey, sending shockwaves through Balikesir province and causing buildings to collapse again in Sindirgi — a city already scarred by past tremors. The quake was felt across Istanbul, Bursa, Manisa, and Izmir, forcing terrified residents into the streets. Officials confirm no deaths so far, but 22 injuries were reported as panic gripped the region.
28 October,2025 02:26 PM IST
Tensions flared between Israel and Turkey after protesters in Ankara hoisted an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from a crane under a banner reading “Death Penalty.” The shocking demonstration, staged near a state-linked institution has drawn a sharp diplomatic response from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry labeled the act “disgraceful behavior,” accusing Turkish authorities of failing to condemn the mock execution. The display, which quickly went viral across social media, comes amid renewed strains between Ankara and Tel Aviv over the ongoing Gaza conflict and Israel’s military actions. Diplomatic observers say the protest could further destabilize already fragile ties between the two nations. WATCH
27 October,2025 11:33 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
