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.

Iranian president warns Trump against turmoil, touts dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged US President Donald Trump to avoid creating regional turmoil, stating that outstanding problems could be resolved through dialogue and strict implementation of a June memorandum of understanding that established a 60-day window for negotiations.

Gaza death toll nears 73,500 as nine more Palestinians killed

Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday that nine Palestinians have been killed over the past 48 hours, raising the death toll from Israel's genocidal war to 73,449 as the Israeli military continues to violate the ceasefire agreement that took effect in October, with reconstruction costs estimated at $70 billion.

Russian drone strike kills 37 near Kyiv warehouse

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 37 people were killed and more than 40 injured in a Russian drone attack on a warehouse in the Bucha district near Kyiv, with over 370 evacuated and a criminal probe opened into official negligence regarding ammunition storage near residential areas.

Trump announces US control of 65B barrels Venezuelan oil

Trump said on Friday that Washington finalized an agreement to secure majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, a transaction he hailed as the largest in history that will substantially lower US gas prices while revitalizing the South American nation's economy.

UN chief warns nuclear tests 'shatter trust,' fuel arms race

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged nuclear-armed nations to maintain testing moratoriums and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, calling explosions a betrayal of communities still living with testing legacies as Russia announced a new intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

Iran moves $7.5B oil revenue to central bank despite US blockade

Iran's central bank has received $7.5 billion in oil revenues from the first four months of the current fiscal year, funds earmarked to cover government foreign-currency expenditures through December as the country navigates stringent export constraints imposed by the ongoing US naval blockade.

Israeli occupiers caused 89% of West Bank property fires since 2023, commission says

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said on Friday that Israeli settlers were responsible for nearly 89% of fires targeting Palestinian homes and property in the occupied West Bank since January 2023, documenting hundreds of attacks that displaced thousands of residents.

Iran's IRGC says US Hormuz claims are ‘lies’ to manipulate oil prices

Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Friday dismissed US claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open as "lies" aimed at manipulating global oil markets, accusing Washington of covering up its failures while vowing the strategic waterway remains closed to all vessels lacking coordination with Tehran.

Bolivian president faces impeachment over fuel protests, scandal

President Rodrigo Paz faces mounting pressure as violent clashes erupt over IMF-mandated diesel price hikes and a corruption scandal involving his Argentine adviser fuels impeachment calls.

Iran vows stronger Muslim ties, warns US over regional targets

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran aims to deepen political and economic cooperation with Islamic nations, particularly neighbors, while defending strikes on US positions as legitimate self-defense that spares Muslim countries.

US seeks major stake in Venezuelan oil fields despite legal hurdles

The Trump administration is negotiating to acquire long-term contracts covering roughly one-third of Venezuela's oil reserves, a deal that would grant Washington access to approximately 90 billion barrels of crude but faces significant legal and infrastructure obstacles, according to media reports.

Iceland holds referendum on resuming EU accession talks

Nearly 400,000 Icelanders are voting in a referendum on whether to resume European Union accession negotiations, a vote that would authorize Reykjavik to restart talks suspended since 2013 but does not constitute a decision on membership itself, with preliminary results expected late Saturday.

Hegseth rejects '100% false' reports of 2028 presidential bid

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday dismissed as "100% false" reports suggesting he is exploring a 2028 presidential run, insisting his sole focus remains leading the Pentagon while accusing NBC News of lying through anonymous sourcing amid speculation about the Republican Party's post-Trump political landscape.

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 war depletes US stockpiles, limiting global deterrence: Report

The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Washington's extensive deployment of advanced weaponry against Iran has severely depleted US military stockpiles, limiting the Pentagon's ability to deter threats from China and Russia while forcing adjustments to European Command operations.

IMO says 400 ships stranded in Gulf six months into war

The International Maritime Organization said Friday that 400 vessels and 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf six months after the war began, warning that verified attacks on shipping have killed 19 seafarers and created "grave" disruptions to vital fuel and fertilizer supplies worldwide.

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.

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