Trump’s ‘little excursion’ could leave Iran even more fragmented, unstable and violent
For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain
Turkey
Israel and US continue wide-scale strikes on Iran as chances of ceasefire talks downplayed
Trump ‘nowhere near’ deciding on whether or not to send US troops into Iran with Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing
Jailed Erdogan rival argues with judge as corruption trial begins in Turkey
Ekrem Imamoglu faces charges carrying jail sentences totalling hundreds of years
Removal of German bookshops from prize list calls a minister’s actions in question
Country has in recent years found creative ways and means to silence those with views it finds problematic
Nobody knows when the Iran war will end because nobody, including Trump, can say why it started
As war spreads across the Middle East there are multiple possibilities for how it will continue or end
Iran war: How Israel and the US are co-ordinating their attack
Israeli bombing of sites in western Iran has fuelled speculation that it is seeking to clear the path for a Kurdish advance
Once allies, now at war: how Pakistan turned on the Taliban
As violence spreads from border regions to cities, Islamabad is running out of patience
Trump’s goal in attacking Iran is unclear. So are the consequences
The US has been building up a massive military deployment in the Middle East, making it difficult for Trump to back down
How Irish electronic components are ending up in Russian attack drones bombarding Ukraine
An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones
Nation of Strangers by Ece Temelkuran: ‘These times are orphaning all that is humane’
These pronouncements from a Turkish exile would have appeared overly pessimistic a few years ago. Now they seem prescient
The other Nato island crisis: Greece, Turkey and the Aegean fault line
Greece Letter: ‘As the “sharp end” of Europe vis-a-vis the Middle East, Greece is comparable perhaps to the Greenland-Denmark axis at Europe’s other end’
What will €225,000 buy in France, Spain, Turkey, Thailand and Co Cork?
One price, home and away: A two-bed bungalow with river views, a luxury apartment and more
Inside the ‘dead zone’ in Europe’s last divided capital
Elections in Cyprus raise hopes for fresh attempt to resolve decades old conflict on the divided Mediterranean island
Iran seeks to avert US military attack with mediation talks
Hegseth says US forces prepared to follow Trump’s orders to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability
Five places in Dublin city centre where you can get a €5 lunch. Really
Our intrepid reporter has skilfully navigated the city to find the value-led lunch solutions we all need
The Irish civil servant walking barefoot from Istanbul to Mayo
Eamonn Keaveney has taken a career break from his job as a civil servant to break a world record for the second time
Dates to watch in the climate calendar for 2026 as global talks resume
The US and Australia will play key roles in determining fate of climate action this year
New blow to Gaza peace deal as Israel refuses to reopen Rafah border crossing
Azerbaijan says it will not send troops to take part in International Stabilisation Force for Palestinian territory
Vomiting cats and dirty towels: An unhappy holiday in Turkey
A reader says trying to get TUI to address her concerns consumed her holiday
Top travel: the hottest destinations to visit in 2026
Plan your year with our perfect picks for international travel, from El Salvador to Mozambique
Why Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland is controversial
Move is part of Tel Aviv’s struggle for regional influence against Iran and Turkey
Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? Trump’s peace plan enters its most perilous stage
Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold
Libya’s military chief and four others killed in plane crash over Turkey
Turkish interior minister said flight made a request for an emergency landing, but contact was then lost
‘We are all very lucky that he is visiting’: Lebanon welcomes Pope Leo
Pontiff hails country as one where ‘peace is a desire and a vocation’ where its people have acted as peacemakers
Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, says Pope Leo
Head of Catholic Church visits Lebanon after leaving Turkey on first overseas trip
Pope Leo condemns violence in name of religion at landmark event in Turkey
Pontiff urges Christian leaders to overcome centuries of heated divisions
Pope Leo says global conflicts are putting humanity’s future at risk
Pontiff visits Turkey on first trip outside Italy as pope, bringing message of peace
Pope Leo set to visit Middle East on first international trip as pontiff
First papal journey of US pontiff centres on Turkey and Lebanon as regional tensions persist
Three children among 25 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment buildings
Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks on finding a settlement that may bring Russia’s invasion to an end
Gaza peace plan deadlocked despite hands-on US efforts
Danger that temporary border becomes permanent
Israel won’t accept Turkish armed forces in Gaza, foreign minister says
Make-up of international stabilisation force still unclear
Netanyahu says Israel to decide which international forces in Gaza are acceptable
Trump administration excludes use of US troops in force aimed at securing 20-point plan for ending war
New Turkish Cypriot president pledges to resume peace talks
Turkish Cypriot president-elect has pledged to resume talks with Greek Cypriots over forming a federation
What will €410,000 buy in Turkey, Finland, Donegal, Crete and France?
One price, home and away: A villa in Turkey, an apartment in Lapland, a Donegal coastal home and more
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