President Erdogan arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver his annual address on Tuesday focusing on Israel's actions in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Turkish-origin Eralp leads Left Party to historic Berlin win

Elif Eralp declares voter mandate to form government after Germany's Left Party surged to 25.3% in Berlin's state election, more than doubling its 2023 support and positioning the Turkish-origin candidate to become the capital's first governing mayor from a migrant background.

Russia's Central Election Commission reports 57% turnout in State Duma vote

Russia's Central Election Commission announced on Sunday that voter turnout had approached 57% in the three-day State Duma election, surpassing the 2021 participation rate, as officials reported repelling massive cyberattacks and drone strikes they said were designed to interfere with the parliamentary vote.

TRNC urges global recognition of sovereign equality, equal status

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Sunday called on the international community to recognize its sovereign equality and equal international status, warning that any settlement ignoring these principles is destined to fail.

Trump enters 'deciding mode' on Iran, warns of 'big things'

US President Donald Trump warned Sunday he has entered a critical decision phase on the Iran war, cautioning that "very big things are going to be happening in the not-so-distant future" if Tehran fails to change its conduct while signaling openness to meeting his Iranian counterpart at the UN General Assembly.

Merz vows to stay as chancellor despite worst-ever state election

Friedrich Merz said he will remain in office and press ahead with reforms after his conservative CDU party suffered its worst-ever state election result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with the chancellor blaming polarization between the SPD and AfD for the crushing defeat.

AfD narrowly leads Social Democrats in German state election

Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany narrowly led the Social Democrats in Sunday's state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, more than doubling its vote share from 2021 while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats faced potential elimination from the state parliament.

Israeli forces blow up ex-regime sites in southwestern Syria

Israeli forces demolished former regime military installations near Mount Hermon and shelled areas in Syria's Quneitra countryside on Sunday, according to state media, as Damascus renews demands for an end to sovereignty violations and the withdrawal of troops from the south.

Iran says US plotting new strikes, vows retaliation

Iran's military said on Sunday that it has obtained intelligence suggesting Washington decided to resume military action against the Islamic Republic with backing from regional states, vowing to retaliate against US interests and deployment areas if the administration "makes a mistake."

UN chief calls for financial reform, permanent African seats at UN

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged sweeping reforms to global governance structures at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum, calling for permanent African representation on the Security Council and an overhaul of international financial institutions to better serve developing nations.

President Erdogan arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver his annual address on Tuesday focusing on Israel's actions in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Mecca Alliance 'game-changing platform' says Turkish FM

Hakan Fidan said the Mecca Alliance between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has reached an advanced stage of institutionalization, with preparations to establish a secretariat and military headquarters nearly complete as Ankara works to transform political will into operational reality.

Egypt's Sisi meets CIA chief, urges Iran crisis settlement

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Sunday that Cairo backs efforts to secure a comprehensive agreement ending the Iranian crisis, linking regional stability to the restoration of Hormuz navigation freedom and full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire roadmap.

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian in northern West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man near the illegal Ganim settlement in the northern West Bank on Sunday, claiming he attempted a car-ramming attack as military authorities tightened security across the occupied territory ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday.

Yemen displacement reaches 147,000 amid war escalation

The Executive Unit for the Management of Displaced Persons Camps said on Sunday that nearly 147,000 people have been displaced since the start of September amid a broad military escalation across Yemen, warning that delays in international assistance could exacerbate the crisis and increase pressure on host communities.

Israeli occupiers steal 300 sheep, cut water lines in West Bank attacks

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said Israeli occupiers carried out 14 attacks across four provinces on Saturday evening, stealing livestock and cutting a main water line serving hundreds of residents. The assaults in Ramallah, Hebron, Nablus and Bethlehem included gunfire on homes and the destruction of agricultural property, according to the official body.

Herzog clears record of soldier convicted in 2016 Hebron killing

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a formal pardon clearing the criminal record of Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016, despite military objections that he never expressed remorse.

Trump cuts short Camp David stay amid Middle East tensions

President Donald Trump is returning to Washington earlier than planned from his weekend stay at Camp David, the White House said on Saturday, as the State Department issued urgent travel warnings citing escalating tensions and potential threats to US interests across the Middle East.

Netanyahu, ministers enter Western Wall with thousands of settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several ministers joined thousands of settlers at the Western Wall in occupied East Jerusalem early Sunday, prompting Palestinian officials to call for worshippers to converge on Al-Aqsa Mosque to counter the incursion and thwart Israeli plans.

Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa compound, perform Talmudic rituals

The Jerusalem Governorate said approximately 100 Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection on Sunday to perform Talmudic rituals, coming one day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur.

Seoul plans $6.75M medical aid shipment to Pyongyang

South Korea's Unification Ministry has finalized a $6.75 million humanitarian package comprising 1,431 medical items including X-ray machines and defibrillators destined for a Pyongyang hospital, though officials said the delivery remains contingent on reviving dialogue channels that have been frozen amid strained inter-Korean relations.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut until US fulfills commitments

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington honors its obligations under a collapsed June agreement, adding that Tehran has explicitly conveyed its conditions to intermediaries and rejected unilateral impositions.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward East Sea

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, with Japanese authorities confirming the projectile fell outside Tokyo's exclusive economic zone amid heightened regional tensions over a recent US-led naval drill condemned by Pyongyang.

Gaza's Kuwait Specialty Hospital halts operations as fuel runs out

The Kuwait Specialty Hospital in Khan Younis announced on Sunday the suspension of routine services across all departments except emergency care, citing a complete halt in fuel supplies amid Israel's ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip, and warned that the crisis is depriving thousands of citizens of essential medical treatment daily.

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