The Syrian army said Saturday that it had completed a "security sweep" of a neighbourhood in Aleppo where its forces have clashed with PKK/YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday it was clear that the YPG/SDF terror group only changes its position “when it faces force.”

Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.

U.S. President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a cautious reception — with one major CEO dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.

 Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on Friday said that defense cooperation between Türkiye and Indonesia will be strengthened with a defense cooperation agreement.