Our Neighbourhood
Trial of Ousted Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad Begins Over Civil War Crimes
Attef Najib, Assad’s cousin, appears in court in handcuffs
GLOBE
Our Neighbourhood
Turkey a 'Hardline' Tax Haven
Zero taxes for 20 years on income earned outside Turkey – Erdogan 'opens' Istanbul to investors and wealthy individuals from around the world
GLOBE
What to Know About the US-Iran Negotiations
Tehran's foreign minister returned to Pakistan on Sunday despite the abrupt US withdrawal, as deep divisions over nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved
Europe
Cyprus’ Role Strengthened
The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, underlined the success of hosting the informal European Council in Cyprus, noting that the discussions on defence, energy and competitiveness strengthen the EU’s strategic position and the international standing of the Republic of Cyprus.
Wider World
What Worked in Hungary, Can it Work in Türkiye?
Hungary’s opposition breakthrough shows how entrenched systems can be challenged through credibility, narrative control and voter reassurance. But Türkiye’s deeper polarization, legal pressures and institutional asymmetries require a more complex, locally grounded strategy
