Interpol Red Notice suspect arrested at Türkiye-Georgia border

Muhammed Ali Cinar was detained at the Turkgozu Border Gate in northeastern Ardahan province as he entered Türkiye from Georgia, where he had just completed a prison sentence, according to a statement by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Türkiye extends condolences over deadly Idlib explosion

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday expressed deep condolences for those killed in an explosion at a weapons collection facility in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, stating that Ankara shares the grief of the Syrian people following the deadly blast.

Trump pledges $5,000 to every American adult

U.S. President Donald Trump told a rally in Dallas, Texas, that every American adult would receive a $5,000 check — branded a "Trump dividend" — if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in November's midterm elections. The promise, covering roughly 270 million adults, is estimated to cost $1.35 trillion.

Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes on Yemen’s Al-Hudaydah

Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Yemen’s western Al-Hudaydah province overnight, hitting the districts of Al-Salif and Al-Tuhayta as well as Kamaran Island, according to Yemen’s official Saba news agency, with no immediate word on casualties or damage from either side.

US backs Lebanese state authority over war and peace

The US Embassy in Beirut said on Thursday that decisions regarding war and peace should rest exclusively with the Lebanese state, expressing support for the government’s efforts to assert sovereignty through the Lebanese Armed Forces amid ongoing US-sponsored negotiations with Israel.

Netanyahu bloc trails opposition by five seats in poll

Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc is projected to win 52 seats in the 120-member Knesset, trailing the opposition by five seats in the first poll since candidate lists were filed for the Oct. 27 election, leaving neither side with the 61 seats needed to form a government, according to Israeli media.

White House advisers warn Trump Iran war could last years: Report

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have privately warned President Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran could extend through the remainder of his term, according to The Wall Street Journal, contrasting with the president's public assurances of a swift end to the war.

Iranian strikes damage US fighter jets at Jordan base: Report

CBS News reported that Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan damaged approximately eight F-15 fighter jets and an A-10 aircraft, prompting US forces to fire more than 30 Patriot missiles in defense without suffering fatalities amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Syria hails IAEA move to close nuclear file as 'historic'

Damascus said the International Atomic Energy Agency's consensus resolution closes a years-long chapter and opens new prospects for peaceful nuclear cooperation, marking a diplomatic breakthrough for the transitional administration following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Likud claims Palestinian official orchestrated Haaretz report on Oct. 7

Netanyahu's Likud party claimed Wednesday that senior Palestinian official Mohammed Dahlan orchestrated a Haaretz report alleging the premier ignored advance warnings from the United Arab Emirates before the Oct. 7 attack, while opposition leaders demanded a state commission of inquiry into the government's handling of the assault.

Saudi Arabia warns of 'potential hazard' in two southern cities

Saudi Arabia's Directorate General of Civil Defense issued a "potential hazard" warning early Thursday for the southern cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, urging residents to remain vigilant and follow official instructions without specifying the nature of the threat.

Erdogan receives US ambassador, congressman in Ankara

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received US Ambassador Tom Barrack and Congressman Darrell Issa at the presidential complex in Ankara on Wednesday for closed-door consultations, as the NATO allies work to coordinate regional priorities and address outstanding issues in their strategic partnership.

Simsek: Türkiye will stay course on disinflation program

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said Wednesday that Ankara will maintain its economic stabilization program and deliver on disinflation targets despite challenging global conditions, rejecting claims the 2027 inflation goal was raised to ease policy.

Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal entry' into occupied territory

The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entry into occupied Mount Hermon as a 'flagrant violation' of sovereignty, warning that continued Israeli incursions threaten regional stability and calling on the United Nations to enforce the 1974 disengagement agreement.

Trump says US to rename Hormuz Strait 'Trump Strait'

US President Donald Trump announced late Wednesday that Washington will rename the strategic Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait," declaring that the United States is winning its ongoing war with Iran and predicting that global oil prices will fall once the conflict concludes.

Commission: Israel plans 1,670 new settler homes in West Bank

The Palestinian Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission said late Wednesday that Israeli authorities are advancing plans to build 1,670 new housing units in Jewish settlements across the occupied West Bank, just days after a dozen Western nations imposed trade restrictions on settlement products.

Trump: US now world's biggest oil producer

US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States has become the world's largest oil producer following a new energy agreement with Venezuela, hailing the pact as potentially the biggest deal in American history while outlining unprecedented Pentagon and State Department stakes in the project.

Türkiye targets $2.2T economy, single-digit inflation by 2029

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program projects nominal GDP reaching $2.2 trillion and per-capita income hitting $25,000 by the end of the decade, with inflation expected to fall to single digits after peaking at 75.5% last year.

Türkiye, seven nations back UK ban on illegal settlement goods

The foreign ministers of Türkiye and seven other nations on Wednesday welcomed Britain's decision to block imports from illegal Israeli settlements, urging the international community to adopt similar measures and hold settlement entities accountable under international law.

UN chief voices 'deep concern' over Strait of Hormuz escalation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over escalating military actions and threats to shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that further hostilities could produce grave consequences for global economic stability and civilian populations across the region.

Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal, trilateral meeting possible

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, adding that a trilateral summit with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy could take place following recent high-level diplomatic contacts.

Lebanese army reports 7,700 Israeli violations of ceasefire deal

The Lebanese army said on Wednesday that Israeli forces have violated the US-brokered framework agreement with Lebanon approximately 7,700 times since June, including a recent massacre in Kfar Remman that killed 12 civilians, as Beirut moves to establish operational control in southern border areas.

Trump says Iran war 'will end immediately' after US midterms

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the war with Iran will end immediately after the November 3 midterm elections, claiming that Tehran is desperate to influence the vote while ruling out immediate nuclear negotiations and insisting his administration seeks broader concessions than a nuclear deal alone.

Saudi coalition says Houthis hit three cities with missiles, drones

Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said Wednesday that Yemen's Houthis launched attacks involving ballistic missiles and drones targeting three Saudi cities, vowing that the coalition "will deal with these attacks responsibly" to protect the kingdom's sovereignty.

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