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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told French President Emmanuel Macron he wants their countries to cooperate to fight terrorism.
Iraq has once more emerged as an arena of competition between Turkey and Iran as the two historic rivals clash over Ankara's intervention against Kurdish separatists.
Five places Pope Francis will see on Iraq trip
Pope Francis is visiting Iraq and has five heritage sites on his list of visits, including some damaged in the war on IS.
Turkey probes tweet by Dutch far-right chief Wilders
The Dutch anti-Islam MP tweeted an image of President Erdogan showing the left side of his face, bearded and darker-skinned, against the ...
60-year-old American woman converts to Islam after watching Ertugrul
Popular Turkish series 'Dirilis: Ertugrul', also known as 'Resurrection: Ertugrul', led a 60-year-old American woman to Islam.
Togo Mizrahi: The stateless pioneer of Egyptian cinema
Book Club: Togo Mizrahi's extraordinary life story and films are unearthed in a new book by Deborah Starr.
Why Israel and Turkey could reset fraught relations
Analysis: With rapid changes in the Middle East amid a fluid geopolitical landscape, Turkey could be poised to mend ties with Israel.
Lebanon's Hariri pays unannounced visit to Erdogan
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri paid an unannounced visit to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
2020: 10 uplifting stories from the Middle East
Marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a challenge for all. Here are some stories that provided glimmers of hope.
MENA's top films and TV series of 2020
The New Arab's picks for the best of Middle Eastern films and TV series from a difficult year.
Athens' first mosque reopens on Christmas Day
The Greek capital's first mosque has been allowed to reopen on Christmas Day after it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic
Turkey bolsters influence across North Africa's Maghreb
Turkish imports to the Maghreb region have risen sharply, especially "Made in Turkey" textiles.
Why rumours of a Biden-Erdogan showdown are greatly exaggerated
Analysis: Despite assumptions that Biden will pursue a more aggressive policy towards Turkey, Ankara could re-emerge as an invaluable ally for ...
French far-right leader praises Egypt for 'fighting radical Islam'
Marine Le Pen praised 'model' state Egypt for its alleged fight against 'radical Islam' in an interview with Egyptian state media.
In Baku, Erdogan hails Azerbaijan 'glorious' win over Armenia
The Turkish president visited Azerbaijan, where he said that the conflict is not over but congratulated the country's 'glorious win'.
Erdogan donates Islamic calligraphy to Hagia Sophia
The calligraphic plaque features verses 159 and 160 from the Al-Imran chapter of the Quran.
Fire damages historic mosque on Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait
The wooden Vanikoy Mosque was built in the 17th century.
2 wounded in blast at non-Muslim Jeddah cemetery
Two people have been wounded after an explosion at Jeddah's non-Muslim cemetery.
Uprooted by war, Syrians settle on Roman temple ruins
Dozens of Syrians uprooted by the war have settled among centuries-old ruins in the UNESCO-listed site of Baqirha, near the Turkish border.
Winter rains in Beirut finish off blast-ravaged homes
Historic structures damaged in the colossal August 4 blast at Beirut port have collapsed this week with the start of heavy rains and winds.
Ankara vows response to French ban on Turkish group
Turkey has vowed to respond to France's ban of Erdogan-linked Grey Wolves group.
France disbands Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves
France has disbanded the Turkish ultra-nationalist group Grey Wolves.
Athens' first state-sanctioned mosque opens its doors
Launched in 2007 and delayed for years, the state-sanctioned mosque finally opened its doors to a select few amid coronavirus restrictions.
France to ban Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves: minister
The dissolution of the Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves will be put to the French cabinet on Wednesday.
The streaming giant is massively expanding its roster of Turkish original TV series and films.
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