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Hormuz crisis spurs $24B Iraq trade corridor as Gulf routes shift

April 26, 2026

Hormuz crisis spurs $24B Iraq trade corridor as Gulf routes shift

Rising Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel Iraq's $24 billion Development Road and other alternative Gulf-to-Europe trade routes, analyst says now.

Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy

April 22, 2026

Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Syria envoy Tom Barrack defends controversial remarks on Hezbollah, Turkey’s F-35 access and Middle East governance as pragmatic realism, not policy shifts.

Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days

April 15, 2026

Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days

A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed nine people at a Turkish middle school, the second school shooting in Turkey in just two days.

Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud

April 14, 2026

Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud

Israel–Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump.

Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16

April 14, 2026

Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16

At least 16 people were hurt after a former student opened fire inside a high school in Siverek, Turkey, before killing himself, officials said.

3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official

April 7, 2026

3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official

One attacker is dead and two others injured after a gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey's interior minister says.

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

April 1, 2026

Turkey’s NATO role under scrutiny amid new report on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood ties

A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies report alleges Turkey under Erdogan has shifted toward Islamist movements, raising NATO alliance concerns ahead of a July summit in Ankara, Turkey.

NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says

March 4, 2026

NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says

NATO defense systems were reportedly deployed to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile approaching Turkish airspace amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn

February 22, 2026

Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn

Turkey's expansion into Africa through commerce including military sales reportedly challenges U.S. interests as ongoing conflicts create new opportunities for Ankara.

Trump convenes first 'Board of Peace' meeting as Gaza rebuild hinges on Hamas disarmament

February 19, 2026

Trump convenes first 'Board of Peace' meeting as Gaza rebuild hinges on Hamas disarmament

International coalition commits billions for Gaza rebuilding as Trump chairs inaugural Board of Peace meeting, with funding tied to security conditions.