Erdogan, Trump hold phone conversation over Syrian, bilateral issues2018-07-17
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Monday over Syrian and bilateral issues.

Israel strikes military base in Syria's Aleppo2018-07-16
Israel launched missiles on a Syrian military base in the country's northern province of Aleppo on Sunday, state news agency SANA reported.

Turks hold mass rally in Istanbul to mark 2nd anniversary of failed coup2018-07-16
Tens of thousands of people on Sunday night marked the second anniversary of the defeated failed coup in 2016 with a mass rally in Istanbul.

Yemeni IDPs suffer from scorching summer heat in Aden2018-07-13
Thousands of Yemeni Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) who survived the ongoing armed confrontations between Yemen's government forces and the Houthi fighters in the Red Sea coastal city of Hodeidah, face various challenges in southern port city Aden.

Syrian army captures Daraa city after entering key rebel stronghold2018-07-13
The Syrian army entered the Daraa al-Balad area in the capital city of Daraa province Thursday, capturing the entire city of Daraa, according to state news agency SANA.

One year after IS defeat in Mosul, Iraqi families remain in limbo over fate of missing members2018-07-12
Many Iraqi families are still living in limbo over the fate of their beloved members, who went missing during the ruthless rule of the Islamic State (IS) militant group over Mosul, second largest city in Iraq.

Turkey's Erdogan assumes presidency, unveils cabinet2018-07-10
Following his election victory last month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took oath of office on Monday and announced his new cabinet, marking the official start of a new era in Turkish politics.

Turkey switches to new era of presidency after Erdogan sworn in2018-07-10
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the oath of office at parliament on Monday, marking the country's switch to a new era with the executive presidential system.

Syrian army controls over 58 pct of Daraa amid progress in negotiations2018-07-02
The Syrian army has become in control of over 58 percent of Syria's southern province of Daraa, as a result of the progress made in negotiations between Damascus' ally Russia and the militant groups in that key province near Jordan, a monitor group reported Sunday.

Spotlight: Yemeni gov't forces vow to free Hodeidah from Houthis despite humanitarian warnings2018-06-25
After liberating several Yemeni areas located along the country's western coast, the Yemeni government forces stepped up its preparations in the Red Sea coast city of Hodeidah.

Spotlight: Sweeping victory for Turkey's Erdogan in landmark elections2018-06-25
Turkey's long-standing leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection in crucial general elections on Sunday, which would grant him new executive powers amid increasing economic uncertainty.

Erdogan wins in Turkey's presidential race2018-06-25
Preliminary results showed Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 52.5 percent of votes in the presidential race with 97.9 percent of votes counted, state-run Anadolu Agency said Sunday.

Saudi Arabian women take wheel for first time as ban on female driving lifted2018-06-25
Wearing a black robe and veil, Hanan Azmi drove her black Cadillac for the first time along the Tahalia Street in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.

Iran to increase agricultural exports to U.S. despite nuclear row2018-06-19
Iran is trying to find ways to boost its agricultural exports to the U.S., despite the latter's threat to reimpose sanctions after withdrawal from the nuclear deal, the Financial Tribune reported on Tuesday.