Kurdish-led militia disbands after integration into Syrian army
Formal dissolution of the SDF, which has controlled large parts of northern and eastern Syria, is welcomed by the US, Turkey and Russia
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US and Turkey criticise Israeli attack on Syria
Turkey has accused Israel of trying to destabilise Syria and undermine its new administration
Israeli strike kills nine Palestinians including teen at police station in Gaza, say medics
Separate strike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza earlier kills one, taking Wednesday’s death toll to at least 10
Secretly evacuating Trump from Air Force One left dozens of others as potential targets
It was not the first time US authorities have used sleight of hand to protect presidents, but Trump team’s ruse in Turkey stands out for a couple of reasons
Trump secretly transported out of Turkey in catering container over Iran threat concerns
US president hid in catering container before flight following Nato summit, according to officials
What’s behind the Mecca defence agreement?
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have been at pains to say their alliance is not necessarily directed against Iran or Israel
Aid charity being investigated over links to Hamas
The Al-Khair Foundation said it is ‘co-operating fully’ and had already filed a serious incident report with the watchdog before it was launched
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Nato-style defence pact
Regional alliance emerges as Saudi confronts attacks from Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen
How are European destinations popular with Irish tourists affected by extreme weather?
Thousands of tourists have faced evacuation and rescue from wildfires as temperatures remain high
The French coastal village where wildfires have claimed 183 homes
Le Porge has become a byword for the destruction of the largest wildfire in recent the country’s history
Cyprus’s new push for settlement is driven by an opportunity and a threat
Most serious diplomatic effort in nearly a decade on island that has been divided since 1974
Revelatory Turkey: Travelling in the footsteps of the ancients
The Seven Churches of Revelation in modern-day Turkey are fascinating for believers and non-believers alike
‘Everything was wrecked’: Iran’s foreign minister describes attack that killed Khamenei
Abbas Araghchi was pulled from the rubble of a leadership compound after the US-Israeli air strike
Gardaí consider visiting Jordan to interview person of interest in Jamey Carney murder case
Taoiseach urges social media companies to remove ‘horrific’ material related to killing of American woman
Jamey Carney murder: Gardaí believe man arrested in Jordan is victim’s boyfriend
Ahmed Al Saqar, believed to be from Jordan and prime suspect in woman’s murder, fled Ireland immediately after Kerry killing
Partner of Jamey Carney booked flight to Turkey after leaving her home in Killarney
Gardaí seeking to question Ahmed Al-Saqar (28) who was captured on CCTV leaving Co Kerry in early hours of Tuesday
Trump lashes Nato allies before claiming there was ‘a lot of unity’ at Turkish summit
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Nato as alliance unveils arms deals worth billions
US president says he has spoken to Zelenskiy and Putin about ending Russian war on Ukraine
A crunch Nato summit in Ankara: Breaking up is hard to do
Trump moves raise fears in Europe that the US could abandon Nato altogether
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in call before Nato summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also discussed diplomatic efforts with Trump
Why Europe is learning to live with Erdogan’s Turkey
EU countries are uneasy about Erdoğan’s growing authoritarianism. But they want his country’s hard power
Seán Moncrieff: Humans are innately political, but when does an issue become a moral one?
For the Eurovision and international sporting competitions, you can’t have a rolling beauty contest where only ‘approved’ countries can take part
World Cup podcast: Turkey crash out but other dark horses stay in the race
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Turkey goads Greece with provocative legal claims over Aegean Islands
Greece Letter: Turkish president Erdogan is pushing legislation that would in theory give Turkey control over several Greek islands
World Cup Group D guide: Mauricio Pochettino plots knock-out route for the United States
Talented Turkish squad will fancy their chances on return to the big stage
Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and confirms move away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow
Wedged between powerful neighbours, Armenia faces an uncertain geopolitical future
Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has sought greater alignment with the West, faces a challenge from the largely pro-Russian opposition in this weekend’s elections
What will €385,000 buy in Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and west Cork?
One price, home and away: Thatched cottage in Denmark; colourful villa in Portugal; and more
UK visa ban for anti-Israel activists from US prompts freedom-of-speech concerns
Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker were prevented from boarding flights from Los Angeles to London
‘We were met by force’: Relief, jubilation and sadness as Irish flotilla activists return
Twelve Irish citizens, including President’s sister Margaret Connolly, land at Dublin Airport after spending time in Israeli detention
Ireland’s chef of the year Ahmet Dede: ‘I was on the path to professional football in Turkey’
Dede was on the path to becoming a professional footballer when an injury derailed his career. He retrained as a chef in Dublin, and has since been transforming a west Cork village into a renowned culinary destination
Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan challengers
Move may increase chances of extending president’s more than two-decade rule of Nato member country
President’s sister among Irish people detained by Israel after Gaza aid boats intercepted
Irish detainees preparing to go on hunger strike, says activist shortly before capture
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