A French political journalist says the viral airport incident had nothing to do with a joke – and everything to do with jealousy.

How Israel is systematically replacing every Turkish port, airspace, and trade route before Ankara can turn them into weapons.

Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, the former police chief facing crimes against humanity charges, defied arrest and called on Filipinos to rally to his defense.

Internal power struggles, mounting pressure from Gaza’s public and frustration over conditions in the Strip are shaking the terrorist organization’s “rule” as Israel expands its control on the ground. Meanwhile, Hamas is still struggling to decide who will lead it after the elimination of its senior figures. 

According to the Fars news agency, Tehran also demands a relief from international economic sanctions and formal control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.