Category: 3. Middle East

ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) – An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other Turkish media said.

The CHP has appealed also…

Kenton Cool is the first non-Nepali to have reached the top of Mount Everest 20 times.

A 52-year-old British climber has set a new record as he summited Mount Everest for a 20th time.

Kenton Cool became the first…

Michael Carrick never chased the ⁠spotlight as a player, and he has ⁠not suddenly sought it out as a manager.

In a season when Manchester United needed clarity, calm and conviction, it is Carrick – understated, deeply respected and quietly…

Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier this month, as the war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz force countries to scramble for alternative energy sources.

Shipments from Venezuela to India are nearly 50…

By Maha El Dahan and Jana Choukeir

DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) – There is a “50-50 chance” of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates’ presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that any political settlement must address the root…

Arbeloa says he will not be coaching the team next season, amid reports that Jose Mourinho is returning to the club.

Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a

By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin Hayatsever

ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) – Turkey’s political opposition dug in on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader and annulled its congress, inflaming a political crisis that critics…

Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas…

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

This year’s rites, drawing worshippers from across the Islamic…

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland.

Trump announced the surprise deployment on social media late on Thursday, citing his friendship with right-wing Polish President Karol…