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Rumors are circulating that an Israeli-Turkish rapprochement might occur soon. Jerusalem and other regional capitals should not fall yet again for Ankara’s deceptions. https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/israel-turkey-trust/

Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s recent cabinet reshuffle suggests that Indonesia may adopt a more critical attitude toward China and reinforce government support for efforts by Nahdlatul...

Washington pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan after China sends large number of warplanes into island’s airspace. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/us-support-for-taiwan-rock-solid-after-china-sends-warplanes

Ryu Hyun Woo, who was the acting ambassador in Kuwait, is thought to have claimed asylum in 2019. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/senior-north-korean-diplomat-defects-to-south-reports

Continuity expected as Vietnam seeks to balance China and the United States. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/vietnams-communist-party-meets-to-pick-new-leaders-set-strategy

The resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/greece-and-turkey-resume-maritime-talks

Centre-right incumbent known for his easy-going manner has won a second and final five-year term. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/exit-poll-incumbent-wins-portugals-presidential-election

Rioters clash with police and damage properties in Netherlands capital Amsterdam and southern city of Eindhoven. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/dutch-police-clash-with-anti-lockdown-rioters-in-two-cities

UK says leaders discussed ‘benefits of a potential free-trade deal’, but US statement makes no mention of one. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/25/bb-biden-johnson-talk-but-did-they-discuss-us-uk-trade-deal