Erdogan urges Islamic unity, slams 'genocidal Zionism' at Mawlid event

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called for Muslim solidarity "like bricks in a wall" and denounced Israeli actions in Gaza as genocidal, warning that Zionism threatens regional stability during the Mawlid al-Nabi commemorations in Istanbul.

Iran rejects plot against Trump's son as 'fabricated propaganda'

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, dismissed reports of an alleged plot targeting Barron Trump as 'fabricated propaganda,' claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fabricated the allegations to deceive and frighten the US president amid ongoing hostilities.

Putin to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan next week

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit beginning Monday, where the Russian leader is scheduled to hold nine bilateral meetings with counterparts including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Iran links Hormuz reopening to US commitments after Oman deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that Tehran had reached an agreement with Oman on a passage route through the Strait of Hormuz, linking any reopening of the strategic waterway to Washington's fulfillment of commitments under the collapsed Islamabad Memorandum signed in June.

Netanyahu's Likud slams Ben-Gvir over electoral alliance refusal

Israel's ruling Likud party on Friday slammed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for rejecting an electoral alliance with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, warning that his refusal risks wasting right-wing votes and enabling a left-wing government to take power.

Iran's Khamenei calls for domestic production, reduced dollar role

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday called for greater reliance on domestic production to resolve the country's economic problems, urging the government to reduce the dollar's prominent role while addressing interconnected challenges including inflation, unemployment, and price management.

Fed's Warsh warns inflation 'too high' despite resilient economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Friday that inflation remains "too high" and above the central bank's 2% target, warning that recent price data does not indicate underlying trends have meaningfully improved despite a resilient labor market.

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia to resolve 'common problem' on borders

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that Minsk and Moscow will address a "common problem" facing their respective southern and western borders, warning that the two nations will overcome these challenges as he met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the capital.

Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks on hold with 'no new ideas'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations remain suspended with "no new ideas" emerging on the subject, accusing Kyiv of deliberately refusing to pursue a diplomatic resolution while insisting that Moscow's military operations will continue until its stated demands are fully satisfied.

Türkiye eyes deeper trade ties, backs Aleppo economic revival

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said stronger bilateral economic relations would contribute to the prosperity of both countries during a visit to Aleppo’s Shaykh Najjar Industrial City, where he met with business representatives to discuss reconstruction efforts and survey local production facilities.

Türkiye extends condolences to Algeria over deadly wildfires

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday extended condolences to Algeria after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people in the northeastern provinces of Jijel, Bejaia and Tizi Ouzou, vowing solidarity with victims' families as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning.

Mecca defense pact sends 'message of unity, peace' to region: Sharif

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Mecca defense pact with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia has sent a message of unity throughout the region, as Bangladesh indicated it would consider joining the framework positively if formally invited by the founding members.

Xi, Modi and Putin to gather at SCO anniversary summit in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek next week, marking the bloc's 25th anniversary as members seek to strengthen security and economic ties across Eurasia amid shifting regional dynamics.

Türkiye economic confidence crosses 100 threshold in August

Türkiye's economic confidence index rose above the 100-point optimism threshold to reach 100.6 in August, climbing 0.8% from the previous month on the back of stronger consumer and manufacturing sentiment that offset modest declines across services and retail trade, according to official data released Friday.

Germany plans Baltic Sea task force to counter hybrid threats

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday he will propose establishing a rapid-response task force for the Baltic Sea region at a conference in Flensburg, warning that hybrid threats across air, sea and cyberspace are growing increasingly severe and require coordinated responses from bordering states.

Hormuz Strait alert as vessel traffic falls below 10-day average

Commercial shipping through the Hormuz Strait has fallen sharply amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States. Data from Belgium-based maritime tracking company Kpler show that only seven commercial vessels crossed the strategic waterway on Thursday, well below its 10-day daily average of 15 passages.

China says dialogue 'only viable way out' of US-Iran war

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out of the US-Iran conflict, rejecting unilateral sanctions as Washington threatens measures against Chinese banks maintaining ties with Tehran.

Extra 200 police deployed in northeastern England after deadly week

Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown announced that authorities deployed over 200 extra police officers from forces across the country to northeastern England following a week of deadly incidents, adding that he would write to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to request additional resources.

Thousands of Gaza patients await medical evacuation: WHO chief

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday that thousands of patients in the Gaza Strip remain stranded awaiting urgent medical evacuation, stressing that sustained access through multiple border crossings is essential to ensure those in critical need receive life-saving treatment.

Israeli figure advocates bombing Al-Aqsa as settlement policies intensify

A Jewish activist has called for the bombing of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, while Israel's UN ambassador claims the West Bank is not occupied territory. The remarks come as Tel Aviv moves to expand illegal settlements and increase military presence, deepening tensions across the region.

Türkiye highlights global reach of Turkish TV series exports

Senior officials said Turkish television series have become a strategic asset reaching over one billion viewers across 170 countries, as the government unveiled new support measures to boost exports and strengthen the country's position among the world's top three drama exporters.

Two killed in bomb explosion outside courthouse in Syria's Hasakah

Syrian state broadcaster Alikhbariah reported on Friday that two people were killed when a bomb exploded outside the courthouse in Hasakah in northeastern Syria, noting that internal security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations continue.

Iran FM says restoring US diplomacy 'not impossible'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that restoring diplomatic channels with Washington remains achievable if the US abandons pressure tactics, following creative discussions with Qatar's prime minister in Tehran aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.

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