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Explosions rock southern Iran near Strait of Hormuz: State media
Iran's official IRNA news agency reported late Wednesday that multiple explosions were heard near the Strait of Hormuz in the country's south, with local officials yet to confirm the cause or extent of any damage amid ongoing regional tensions and disruptions to maritime traffic through the vital waterway.
22 October 2026

Turkish president, Bulgarian premier discuss ties, Black Sea security
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security challenges during a phone call on Wednesday, with Ankara emphasizing its commitment to strengthening trade ties and ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea.
22 October 2026

Hundreds back Sally Rooney as UK halts book sales over Palestine Action ties
Hundreds of writers, actors and musicians have signed an open letter supporting Irish author Sally Rooney and her publisher Faber, demanding that London amend anti-terror legislation that has forced the withdrawal of her books from UK shelves due to her support for Palestine Action.
22 October 2026

Macron meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh amid regional tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday to review strategic relations and discuss regional security challenges as Paris seeks to bolster cooperation with Gulf allies amid heightened tensions, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
22 October 2026

UN envoy says diplomatic push on Sudan intensifies despite war
Pekka Haavisto told reporters in Geneva that international engagement with Sudanese political actors is growing following a September visit to Khartoum, warning that some parties still erroneously believe they can achieve military victory as delegates seek to bridge security arrangements with long-term political planning.
22 October 2026

US vice president declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections, stressing his focus remains on the American midterm campaign while deferring to President Donald Trump's authority on matters of foreign political endorsements.
22 October 2026

S&P holds Türkiye rating, eyes disinflation for upgrade
S&P Global's lead Türkiye analyst Karen Vartapetov told Anadolu that faster-than-expected disinflation and continued reserve accumulation could prompt the agency to upgrade the country's credit rating from its current "BB-/B" level, though the outlook remains stable for now.
22 October 2026

Türkiye eyes joint production projects with Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia
Haluk Görgün said the Badr Memorandum of Understanding signed by Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia in Doha provides a strategic framework for joint production projects, stressing Ankara's commitment to technology sharing beyond off-the-shelf procurement models.
22 October 2026

Egyptian president limits Egypt's Saudi role to defense, rules out Yemen strikes
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Wednesday that Egypt's military assistance to Saudi Arabia is strictly limited to territorial defense and excludes offensive operations in Yemen, stressing Cairo's commitment to collective Arab security amid rising Houthi tensions.
22 October 2026

Yemen army reports 835 strikes on Houthis in 24 hours
Army spokesman Majed Abdullah al-Nuzayli said Yemeni government forces conducted 835 strikes against Houthi positions over the past 24 hours as part of Operation "Dawn of Yemen," claiming approximately 285 fighters were neutralized and nearly 190 military vehicles and drones were destroyed across multiple fronts.
22 October 2026

Iran parliament speaker meets Supreme Leader Khamenei amid US-Israel war
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf held extensive talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday to discuss military developments and economic countermeasures against the US and Israel, while briefing him on parliamentary efforts to maintain national unity since the conflict began on Feb. 28, according to Fars News Agency.
22 October 2026

Putin aide says Ukraine war settlement nearing completion
Yury Ushakov said Wednesday that the over-four-year war is approaching a conclusion following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, though the Russian presidential aide acknowledged it remains difficult to assess exactly how close the parties are to finalizing a deal.
22 October 2026

Study finds AI models plot infrastructure attacks in 90% of attempts
Cybersecurity firm Frenos said leading artificial intelligence models developed viable cyberattack plans against water and power infrastructure in nearly nine out of ten attempts, warning that critical facilities face growing risks from automated threat planning despite current technical limitations.
22 October 2026

Lula's 'love for the poor' keeps Northeast backing despite vote dip
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured nearly 64 percent of votes in Brazil's Northeast, though he shed over 250,000 votes compared to 2022 as residents increasingly look beyond social programs to address security concerns and economic opportunities.
22 October 2026

US congresswoman: Israeli genocide 'paid for by American taxpayers'
US Representative Delia Ramirez said on Wednesday that Israel's genocide against Palestinians "has not ended" and is funded by American taxpayers, urging Congress to pass her bill blocking US bomb transfers to Israel as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Gaza.
22 October 2026

England face France in do-or-die Rugby League World Cup clash
England hooker Brad O'Neill says the team holds "real belief" they can secure a convincing victory over France in Perth on Saturday to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive, with coach Brian McDermott naming an unchanged side following their shock opening defeat to Tonga.
22 October 2026

Meta faces Australia lawsuit over child harm allegations
Meta and its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are facing a class action lawsuit in Australia over allegations that addictive design features are harming children and teenagers, with law firms seeking compensation for users exposed to harmful content or who developed addiction.
22 October 2026

AI exposes critical PHP flaws, sparking global website shutdowns
Security researchers using artificial intelligence have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language that underpins an estimated 70 percent of global websites, prompting widespread shutdowns Thursday as organisations raced to deploy emergency patches before hackers could exploit the flaws.
22 October 2026

Malaysia pushes for ASEAN action on transnational crime
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said closer ties among Southeast Asian nations are essential to maintaining peace, as Kuala Lumpur urged concrete enforcement measures against transnational crime at the conclusion of the 20th ASEAN ministerial meeting in Makati City.
22 October 2026

Israel's Eisenkot mounts quiet challenge to oust Netanyahu
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the leading challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, pledging to restore calm and international standing after years of divisive rightward drift and devastating war in Gaza.
22 October 2026

Seven killed in Ukraine after US envoy holds talks with Putin
US envoy Steve Witkoff held three hours of talks with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg as Russian and Ukrainian attacks left seven civilians dead and 15 wounded in Kyiv, with both sides trading heavy drone barrages overnight.
22 October 2026

Malaysian PM demands justice for Palestinians, condemns Gaza genocide
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday reaffirmed his country's unequivocal condemnation of the genocide in Gaza and opposition to the indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon, stating that he has engaged with Gulf leaders to prevent the escalating conflict from spreading further.
21 October 2026

Pakistan army chief urges Iran to curb Houthi attacks
Pakistan's army chief urged Iranian leaders to use their influence to halt Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during his latest visit to Tehran, explaining Islamabad's commitment to defend the kingdom under the Mecca defense pact, sources told Anadolu on Wednesday.
21 October 2026

Türkiye defense minister meets Qatari counterpart in Doha
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday to discuss bilateral military cooperation and regional security developments, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry.
21 October 2026

Al Haj Murad Ebrahim urges accountability, better public services as Bangsamoro enters elected-parliament era
In a speech delivered at an oath-taking ceremony for United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) members of Parliament-elect, Ebrahim emphasized that political autonomy carries greater responsibilities for public service, warning that corruption, inefficiency, exclusion and abuse of power could undermine public trust and weaken the region’s hard-won peace.
21 October 2026

Carney visit marks 'new strategic relationship' with Türkiye: Envoy
Canadian Ambassador Marcel Lebleu told Anadolu that Prime Minister Mark Carney's Oct. 21-23 trip will formally launch a strategic partnership between Ottawa and Ankara, with energy cooperation and defense industry ties topping the agenda.
21 October 2026

US envoy to present Putin with updated Ukraine peace proposal: Report
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to present an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner joining the discussions virtually, according to a report citing US officials.
21 October 2026

Jerusalem church leaders say impunity fuels West Bank attacks
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem said Tuesday that a lack of accountability is fueling attacks by Israeli occupiers in the West Bank, condemning a recent assault on Palestinian olive harvesters and European diplomats who had come to show solidarity in the village of Taybeh.
21 October 2026

UK poised to approve Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
The British government will announce its decision on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea on Wednesday morning, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expected to address lawmakers as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for expanded domestic drilling.
21 October 2026

UN envoy warns of Kosovo tensions but welcomes end to deadlock
Peter Due, head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, told the Security Council on Tuesday that "increased tensions" persist in the region, while welcoming the October election of President Justina Shiroka-Pula as a sign that institutional deadlock has finally been broken.
21 October 2026

Israeli president meets Hungarian counterpart, premier in Budapest
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Hungarian President Andras Baka and Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Budapest on Tuesday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of preserving peace and security while agreeing to strengthen historical, cultural and defence cooperation between the two nations.
21 October 2026

Musk ordered Starlink slowdown hitting Ukraine military
SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink services used by Ukrainian forces last week, capping speeds and rendering some drones virtually useless while sparking panic in Kyiv and causing confusion within the Trump administration, according to The Wall Street Journal.
21 October 2026

France announces ‘massive’ security deployment for weekend protests
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers that the government will deploy massive security forces for Saturday's nationwide demonstrations, as authorities extend overnight curfews and restrict fuel transport in the capital to prevent a repeat of weekend violence.
21 October 2026

MIT chief meets Libyan premier on unifying rival administrations
National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Tripoli on Tuesday to discuss unifying the country's rival administrations and military forces, with the talks focusing on political reconciliation and the newly approved maritime jurisdiction agreement with Ankara.
21 October 2026

UK government failures let COVID spread ‘like wildfire’ in care homes
Heather Hallett, chair of the UK's COVID-19 inquiry, said government failures left care homes insufficiently protected during the pandemic, noting that the absence of isolation guidance for hospital discharges allowed the virus to spread rapidly among vulnerable residents.
21 October 2026

Ben-Gvir mocks Gazans in AI video ahead of Israel elections
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday released an AI-generated campaign video depicting Gaza as a ruined ghost town in 2030, mocking Palestinians who remain in the territory while boasting of the destruction inflicted by his government ahead of Oct. 27 parliamentary elections.
21 October 2026

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case linked to single cluster
Health Director General Patrick Amoth confirmed a ninth Ebola infection Tuesday as part of a single cluster with no evidence of external transmission, while authorities reported tracing 99.3% of identified contacts and distributing medical supplies to 28 high-risk counties to contain the outbreak.
21 October 2026

German chancellor praises Turkish community's contributions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday lauded the Turkish community for building Germany's industrial base following the 1961 labor recruitment agreement with Türkiye, citing their enduring impact on the economy, technology and culture while acknowledging the racist violence many generations have faced.
21 October 2026

Meta denies favoring Brazil candidates, adopts human ad review
Meta on Tuesday denied favoring either candidate in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff and informed the Superior Electoral Court that it introduced mandatory human reviews of automated advertising account restrictions following complaints from the Workers' Party, according to media reports.
21 October 2026

Yemen's central bank freezes assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals
The Aden-based Central Bank of Yemen ordered financial institutions Tuesday to freeze accounts and assets belonging to 135 individuals and entities linked to the Houthi group, implementing a public prosecutor's October directive aimed at cutting off funding channels and banning all commercial dealings with the Iran-backed movement.
21 October 2026

Qatar emir and Macron discuss economic and defense ties
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday reviewed ways to strengthen economic and defense cooperation between Qatar and France, holding talks at Lusail Palace as the French leader continues his Gulf tour amid regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
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