The Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) decision to dissolve and fully integrate with the Syrian national army is one of the major “geopolitical shifts” in the region, Turkish security sources have said, hoping this will positively contribute to An...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Aug. 26 said Türkiye was shaping the course of history in its region through “conscientious, principled and peaceful policies,” while renewing his call for national unity.

Nepal's Tourism Board said 517 foreigners remained out of contact on Aug. 27, more than 24 hours after a tsunami-like wall of water and mud swept through villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers on the Nepal-Tibet border.

Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned Aug. 26 that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war.

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat on Aug. 26 visited Syria to attend the 63rd Damascus International Fair and hold talks with Syrian officials.