Suspects are citizens of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan; prosecutors say group did not have 'tangible terrorist plot'

Deserted but pristine streets show power of repressive authoritarian regime, whose vaunted neutrality may prove an obstacle to Israeli security aims

In ToI interview, Eli Cohen talks up Israel’s recent diplomatic achievements, defends Azerbaijan arms sales, and says he wants another year in office despite deal with Israel Katz

Eli Cohen predicts 'both countries will benefit from greater cooperation' as he cuts ribbon at diplomatic mission with Turkmen counterpart

Tal Schneider joins us from Ashgabat, 10 miles from Iran; Lazar Berman breaks down the Islamic nation's strategic importance; Sue Surkes on how April showers bring May wildflowers

Leader Berdimuhamedov expresses desire to expand bilateral ties ahead of opening of permanent Israeli diplomatic mission in Ashgabat, miles from Iranian border

Foreign minister touts strategic importance of ties with authoritarian regime in key location, as he looks to shore up alliances with Iran-adjacent states

FM to become first Israeli minister in nearly 30 years to visit the closed central Asian dictatorship, an oil-rich state on Iranian border

A 1971 gas-drilling collapse formed the 60-meter-wide crater, which has been burning ever since

Veteran diplomat, tapped in 2018, saw vote on appointment delayed as prime minister weighed different candidate; will be first woman to serve in sensitive post