Germany's plan to deport 4 residents over pro-Palestine protests 'unlawful': Lawyer Germany appears to be following US President Donald Trump's lead in moving to deport foreign residents who participated in protests against Israel’s war in Gaza — and in using a murky legal argument to back them up. Palestine
Turkey detains more than dozen over boycotts as crackdown on celebrities expands The crackdown against boycott calls is expanding with blocking of social media accounts and removal of actors from TV productions. Turkey
Turkey fines Meta for refusing to restrict Facebook, Instagram over Imamoglu protests Unlike X, which has suspended social media accounts at the request of the Turkish government, Meta says it has faced heavy fines in Turkey for refusing to do so. Turkey
Spain arrests 3 suspects accused of supplying Hezbollah with drone parts This is the second time in under a year that Spanish authorities have arrested individuals with links to Hezbollah. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis How criticism of Trump may have sunk Netanyahu's Shin Bet nominee By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Exclusive Iraq seeks more compensation from Turkey, 'blocks' reopening of Kurds' oil pipeline By Amberin Zaman In Paris, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey deports BBC reporter as detentions near 1,880 amid protest crackdown A BBC journalist was deported as Turkish authorities widened their media crackdown, with around 250 people having been detained pending trial during protests. Turkey
Turkey's opposition elects acting mayor as Imamoglu remains detained, protests persist The Turkish president accuses opposition of sabotaging the economy amid ongoing detentions against protestors over the arrest of the Istanbul mayor. Turkey
Analysis Emboldened by Trump, Netanyahu is driving Israel into judicial crisis Empowered by moves in Washington, Prime Minister Netanyahu fired Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and is pushing for the sacking of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
How Netanyahu's sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar could backfire on Israel The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is likely to further erode Israel’s rule of law and democratic principles. Israel
Turkey suspends Imamoglu’s mayoral duties, keeps him under arrest as more protests expected The Istanbul mayor was temporarily suspended from his duties after his formal arrest by an Istanbul court on Sunday. Turkey
Turkey bans protests in Ankara, Izmir as crowds grow over Imamoglu's arrest As protests widen in Turkey over the Istanbul mayor’s detention, authorities issue fresh bans and take legal action against protesters. Turkey
Turkey arrests 37 more as protests continue over Imamoglu's detention As Turkey’s opposition parties rally in solidarity with Istanbul's mayor, Turkish authorities have moved forward with more detentions. Turkey
Protests in Turkey as Imamoglu, key Erdogan rival, is arrested As the detention of Istanbul's mayor and the arrest of more than 100 raise alarms over an escalating crackdown on opposition, internet access across Turkey has slowed and protests are banned in Istanbul. Turkey
Turkish university revokes Imamoglu's degree, jeopardizing presidential bid The decision came days before the primary to be held on Sunday, when the Istanbul mayor was highly likely to be chosen as the presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition party. Turkey
Hearing delayed after Lebanese doctor with US visa deported: What to know A Lebanese citizen is the latest in a string of detentions, visa revocations and deportations conducted by the Trump administration. United States
Analysis What Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE arrest means for green card holders, free speech Mahmoud Khalil’s case sets the stage for a major legal battle in the US, which could have repercussions for the rights of green card holders, free speech and political activism. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Syria's draft constitution: Separation of powers, territorial unity and Islamic jurisprudence After more than a week of uncertainty amid violent clashes and Israeli strikes, Syria's interim president has signed a constitutional declaration. Syria
