Despite supporting the armed opposition in the earlier parts of the Syrian civil war, Turkey and Saudi Arabia soon found themselves competing in Syria. Assad’s fall opens a new chapter.

Syria 's de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa revealed on Thursday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had congratulated him on his victory last month during a phone call following the collapse of former president Bashar al-Assad's government. This marks the first time Sharaa has acknowledged directly engaging with a head of state.

The Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation as new rivalries reshape its geopolitical order. For decades, the defining conflict in the region was a “cold war” between Iran and the Gulf Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia. This struggle, steeped in sectarian and strategic divides, fueled proxy wars and power struggles across the region.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE have expressed support for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the return of displaced Palestinians, and unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza.

During the tour, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, in addition to the latest developments on the regional and international arenas and the efforts made i

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Morocco could become the first Arab country to receive the F-35 with potential for more Arab states under Trump.

Trump floated the idea on Saturday, saying he would urge the leaders of the two Arab countries to take in Gaza’s now largely homeless population.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has instructed Besiktas to sign a Manchester United player before the January transfer window closes. Solskjaer was appointed as the new head coach of Besiktas last week, the six-time Premier League winner signing an 18-month contract with the Turkish Super Lig club.

Italy has signed cooperation and industrial agreements worth around $10 billion with Saudi Arabia as part of a strengthened strategic partnership between the two countries, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday as she looks to boost ties with the oil-rich kingdom. The two signed a declaration that elevates the countries' bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership and initiates closer cooperation in an array of fields,

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