Erdogan accuses Biden of attempt to topple him

Turkish government officials and journalists have accused the Biden administration of meddling in the Turkish election to defeat Erdogan after 20 years of his holding power

Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil

The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.

Ankara to reconsider relations with Syria after elections: Erdogan

At the end of the G20 summit in Indonesia, Erdogan disclosed that there is no 'eternal disagreement and resentment' between Ankara, Cairo and Damascus

Turkey to establish trade crossing with Syrian government: Report

According to opposition reports, the Turkish forces are working on setting up a military post near the crossing

Turkey lays ground for possible diplomatic rapprochement with Syria

The Turkish FM said his country may raise the level of relations between Turkey and Syria from collaboration in intelligence to a diplomatic exchange

SNA meets Turkish officials, insists on HTS withdrawal from Afrin

The meeting concluded with forcing the factions not to coordinate with any foreign party before informing Turkey

Turkey renews call for reconciliation between Syrian opposition and Damascus

Cavusoglu reiterated the need to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis by reaching an agreement based on the UN resolution 2254

Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president

Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun

George Bush calls Iraq War ‘brutal and unjustified invasion’ in gaffe during Ukraine speech

The gaffe by the former US president is being lampooned across the internet, seen as an accidental admission to the reality of the Iraq war

Hezbollah chief calls for political cooperation to address Lebanon’s multiple crises

Hassan Nasrallah said that despite constant interference and threats from the US, results show support is strong for the resistance

Participation down as polls close across Lebanon

Citizens took to the polls for the first time since the start of what the World Bank describes as the world's worst economic crisis in 150 years

Iraqi parliament reviews draft law to ban normalization with Israel

Last September, a controversial conference was held in Iraqi Kurdistan calling for Baghdad to join the so-called Abraham Accords

The ultimate explainer to Lebanon’s 2022 elections

Even the Lebanese struggle to understand the mechanics of their elections. So The Cradle has provided a handy guide to understand the basics.

Iraqi lawmakers push to criminalize normalization with Israel

Tunisian civil society groups have also moved to criminalize the normalization of ties with Israel

Iraq’s Shia political forces meet with Sadrist movement to discuss new government formation

The meeting comes two days after the Federal Supreme Court threw out a complaint filed by groups allied with the PMU contesting the parliamentary election results

Iraq’s Fatah Alliance accepts Supreme Court ruling on parliamentary elections results

Supporters of several parties affiliated with the PMU have been protesting against the results since mid-October

Iraq’s Shia political leaders ‘spawn largest political bloc’ ahead of new government formation

Following the meeting, a statement was issued calling for "the exit of foreign forces from Iraq according to the announced timetable"

Fatah Alliance leader tells Turkish envoy all foreign troops must leave Iraq

During their meeting, the Shia political leader also told the Turkish diplomat that no foreign interference will be allowed in Iraq's ongoing electoral dispute

Turkish President sought to influence Iraqi election at the behest of the White House: Report

The Biden administration reportedly asked Erdogan to help form a Sunni political coalition in Iraq ahead of last month's parliamentary elections

Recount of votes in Iraqi election to last for a week as parties reject early results

Preliminary results show the Sairoon coalition led by Muqtada al-Sadr maintaining their position as Iraq’s largest parliamentary bloc

Iraq heads to the polls for early parliamentary elections

The ballots are taking place mere days after the US began to withdraw troops from the country after 18 years of occupation

Knesset passes law to shield Netanyahu from possible ouster

Critics of the new law say it seeks to protect the premier from an ongoing corruption trial

Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?

The outcome of Turkiye’s upcoming vote could determine whether Ankara returns to a western-oriented foreign policy, or if Erdogan strengthens the country's autonomous direction.

Erdogan using reconciliation with Syria as reelection ploy: Damascus

The Syrian government has not yet approved the foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye, Syria, and Russia, and has rejected claims that a date has been set

Reconciliation: Turkey has not made any serious offer to Syria

While Damascus is open to negotiations with Ankara, it is wary of being used as a Turkish pre-election political ploy.

Netanyahu launches negotiations on formation of new Israeli government

Consisting of extremist, right-wing politicians such as Itamar Ben Gvir, the new Israeli administration is expected to be Israel’s farthest-right government in history

The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again

While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing

Peace with Syria: The final piece in Turkey’s foreign policy puzzle

Ankara has managed to reset relations with several neighbors, yet normalization with Damascus has remained the most elusive, until recently. Why now? And what will it take?

Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country

Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country

Dollars for democracy: Corruption was the real winner in Lebanon’s election

Bribing desperate voters during an economic crisis may have led to Lebanon’s parliamentary impasse. If candidates are bought, how can the country fix anything?