Türkiye slams EU Parliament over 'slander' targeting military

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned a European Parliament committee's recommendation to allocate funds for a monument targeting the Turkish Armed Forces over the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of distorting historical facts and politicizing the issue.

Türkiye backs Syria chemical weapons disarmament at UN

Türkiye's UN Permanent Representative Ahmet Yildiz praised Syria's determination to eliminate its chemical weapons legacy through international cooperation, while warning that recent Israeli airstrikes targeting potential sites risk releasing hazardous materials and destroying crucial evidence.

Türkiye's Q2 export growth exceeds G20 average

Türkiye's goods exports surged 8.5% in the second quarter, outpacing the G20 average of 5.9% as global trade demonstrates resilience amid rising protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation, according to OECD data.

Türkiye locates ship sunk after collision off Silivri

The National Defense Ministry said on Friday that naval forces have located the commercial vessel Tugberk Imamoglu which sank after colliding with another ship off Istanbul's Silivri district, adding that coordinated search operations for the missing crew members are continuing without interruption in the accident area.

Antalya to host COP31, extending Türkiye tourism season

The Mediterranean resort city of Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference in late November, extending Türkiye's tourism season deep into the autumn months while providing a platform to showcase the nation's sustainable tourism credentials to global delegates, industry representatives said.

Israeli opposition leads Netanyahu bloc by six seats: Poll

A new opinion poll published on Friday shows Israel's opposition parties securing 57 seats in the Knesset compared to 51 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance, leaving both camps short of the 61-seat majority needed to form a government amid intense competition ahead of the October 27 elections.

UN report warns of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank refugee camps

The UN Human Rights Office said Friday that Israel forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps during Operation Iron Wall, warning that the systematic destruction and barring of returns raises concerns of ethnic cleansing and forcible transfer.

Israeli rhetoric may prove genocidal intent, experts warn

Senior Israeli officials have made repeated statements dehumanizing Palestinians and calling for their expulsion or killing, remarks that legal experts say could serve as evidence of genocidal intent before international courts.

Death toll rises to 12 in TRNC ship sinking off Girne

Prime Minister Unal Ustel announced Friday that two more bodies were recovered from waters 554 meters deep off Girne, bringing the total fatalities to 12 while 16 people remain missing, as authorities pledged to hold everyone responsible for the disaster accountable under the law.

US House passes bill to penalize Israel boycotts by universities

The US House of Representatives passed Republican-backed legislation Thursday that would strip federal funding from universities participating in boycotts of Israel, with sponsors arguing the measure combats campus antisemitism while critics warn it restricts academic freedom.

Israel intensifies southern Lebanon attacks with airstrikes, shelling

The Israeli military intensified operations across southern Lebanon on Thursday, launching airstrikes on the Tyre district and carrying out artillery shelling and ground incursions in Nabatieh, as Lebanese authorities reported ongoing demolitions of civilian infrastructure despite Washington-led diplomatic contacts.

Canada announces $3.4B rail investment amid US trade tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a C$4.7 billion investment to construct 313 railway cars in Thunder Bay using domestic steel and labor, describing the project as a step toward strengthening domestic production while Ottawa seeks to reduce reliance on US imports amid stalled trade negotiations.

Yemen forces clash with Houthis in strategic Red Sea province

Yemen's National Resistance Forces said they were engaged in heavy clashes with Houthi fighters attempting to advance on Mount Dabbas in southern Hodeidah, as broader military escalation involving ballistic missiles and drone attacks gripped western Yemen on Thursday evening.

Meloni becomes Italy's longest-serving postwar prime minister

Giorgia Meloni on Friday marked 1,413 days as Italy's premier, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's previous record to become the longest-serving head of government in the republic's history, as her Brothers of Italy party prepared to host mass celebrations in Bari under unprecedented security measures.

Israel admits 'no justification' for Lebanese detention

Israeli authorities acknowledged that a Lebanese national held for nearly 11 months without charge had no links to armed groups, as Beirut presses for accountability over widespread arbitrary arrests of civilians including fishermen, shepherds and medical workers during and after the ceasefire.

Israeli shells hit Damascus outskirts during peace talks

Syrian state media reported that Israeli occupation forces fired four shells at Bat al-Warda hill near Beit Jinn on Thursday, marking the second such strike in less than a week as Damascus and Tel Aviv pursue US-mediated talks to de-escalate tensions following recent clashes in southern Syria.

Trump declines to commit US support in new Falklands war

US President Donald Trump declined to guarantee military support for Britain if Argentina attacks the Falkland Islands, questioning London's military capacity and criticizing its limited assistance in Washington's Iran campaign.

German trucks torched over firm's West Bank operations

A far-left group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that destroyed five construction trucks at a Heidelberg Materials plant north of Frankfurt early Wednesday, saying the action targeted the German firm's alleged extraction of stone and concrete on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, local media reported Thursday.

UN condemns 'shocking' West Bank killings, demands accountability

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric condemned the "shocking" killing of two Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, urging Israeli authorities to hold perpetrators accountable as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Gaza and tensions flare on the Lebanon border.

Vance says 'sometimes things happen' as US probes reported Iran wedding strike

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that "sometimes things happen" in combat while insisting Washington does not target civilians, as the administration investigates reports that an alleged US strike killed and wounded guests at an Iranian wedding celebration.

Zelenskyy expects to meet US envoys in Kyiv ‘in coming days’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his negotiation team is preparing to host US President Donald Trump’s representatives in the capital, marking a potential return to Washington’s mediation efforts between Kyiv and Moscow.

Trump labels ammunition shortage reports 'treasonous' amid Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused media outlets and political critics questioning Pentagon ammunition supplies of committing "treason," defending US military operations against Iran while insisting Washington possesses "virtually unlimited amounts" of munitions and is producing weapons at unprecedented rates.

Israel uses Greece deal to 'export instability' into NATO

Greece signed a €3.1 billion defense agreement with Israel for David's Sling air defense systems, a move critics argue allows Jerusalem to project stability abroad while facing genocide proceedings at the International Court of Justice and deepening divisions within NATO.

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as Israeli blocs deadlock at 53 seats

Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu by ten percentage points as Israel's preferred prime minister, according to a new survey that shows both political blocs deadlocked at 53 seats, leaving neither side with the majority needed to form a government if elections were held today.

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