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Türkiye to host COP31 with 102 leaders from 95 countries
Türkiye's Environment Ministry announced that 102 leaders representing 95 countries and seven international organizations will convene in Antalya for the UN's COP31 climate summit on Nov. 9-20, marking the country's first hosting of the conference with a focus on implementing past commitments.
09 November 2026

Syria denies Yemen troop deployment, says Saudi deal excludes forces
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Monday that Syria has not deployed troops to Yemen and has no immediate plans to do so, stressing that a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia excludes sending Syrian forces to the war-torn country, as Damascus seeks to rebuild after years of conflict.
09 November 2026

Palestinian minister warns 2.1 million in Gaza need winter protection
Social Development Minister Samah Hamad said Monday that 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip require urgent protection and humanitarian assistance during the winter months, citing continued displacement, deteriorating living conditions and Israeli restrictions that have stranded relief supplies at border crossings.
09 November 2026

Scotland's AI data centers could become top polluter by 2030
Environmental campaigners warned that proposed artificial intelligence data centers could generate 14 million tonnes of emissions annually by 2030, consuming more than half of Scotland's remaining carbon budget as Edinburgh pursues net-zero targets.
09 November 2026

Israel issues tender for 732 settlement units near Bethlehem
The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said Israeli authorities issued a tender for 732 residential units in the Gvaot settlement west of Bethlehem, marking a new phase of expansion in the occupied West Bank as settlement activity intensifies across the territory.
09 November 2026

Erdogan: Türkiye-Azerbaijan brotherhood unshakable, divisive efforts futile
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara's brotherhood with Azerbaijan remains unshakable and attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries are destined to fail, while reaffirming Türkiye's readiness to mediate rising US-Iran tensions and help secure peace in Ukraine.
09 November 2026

UK hires consultancy linked to Trump Gaza plan for 10-year strategy
The UK government has hired Boston Consulting Group, a US consultancy tied to President Donald Trump's controversial Gaza redevelopment proposal and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, to help shape its 10-year economic strategy despite mounting criticism over the firm's alleged role in facilitating attacks on Palestinians.
09 November 2026

Türkiye, China advance green development ties at Istanbul forum
Senior officials from Türkiye and China gathered in Istanbul on Monday for the Türkiye-China Green Development Business Forum to expand bilateral economic cooperation, with both sides agreeing to establish a joint technology center and hold the next business conference in Beijing in 2027.
09 November 2026

Albayrak Group brings Adil-i Mutlak calligraphy exhibition to COP31
Carrying its work in the field of culture and art to national and international platforms, Albayrak Group included the Adil-i Mutlak Calligraphy Exhibition in the Türkiye program of COP31, held between November 9 and 20, 2026.
09 November 2026

US sets up Gaza border base for international force deployment
The United States has established a military facility near the Gaza Strip border and received Israeli approval for an initial deployment of approximately 250 foreign troops as part of plans for an international stabilization force inside the Palestinian enclave.
09 November 2026

China extends tariff suspension on US imports for two months
China's Customs Tariff Commission announced on Monday that Beijing will extend the suspension of its 24% additional tariff on US imports for two months while maintaining a 10% levy, implementing outcomes from September's Washington summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to de-escalate trade tensions.
09 November 2026

Trump says renewed Iran war 'highly unlikely' ahead of Qatar talks
US President Donald Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed fighting with Iran was "highly unlikely" ahead of talks with Qatar's prime minister, though he warned Washington could "finish them off" if Tehran refuses to sign a strong agreement.
09 November 2026

Iran says US strikes on Qeshm Island caused no infrastructure damage
Ahmad Nafisi, deputy governor of Iran's Hormozgan province, said Monday that overnight US strikes on Qeshm Island targeted sites located away from residential and commercial areas, adding that no damage was caused to vital infrastructure and emergency services remain on high alert.
09 November 2026

Jordanian FM in Damascus for third coordination council session
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Monday to co-chair the third session of the Jordanian-Syrian Higher Coordination Council, with meetings set to focus on implementing agreements reached during the council's previous session in Amman.
09 November 2026

COP31 climate summit opens in Türkiye's Antalya
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference opened Monday in Türkiye's Antalya amid mounting pressure on governments to translate climate pledges into concrete action and bolster financial support for vulnerable countries, bringing together world leaders to negotiate emissions reductions and climate financing mechanisms.
09 November 2026

Saudi Arabia warns of aerial threat over Riyadh after Houthi attack
Saudi authorities issued a civil defense alert warning residents of Riyadh to shelter indoors on Monday following Houthi attacks on the capital's business district, where witnesses said a skyscraper belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco was damaged in the latest cross-border strike.
09 November 2026

Trump presses Netanyahu to advance Gaza reconstruction plan
US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take concrete steps toward implementing a Gaza reconstruction plan following Israel's recent parliamentary elections, pressing for progress on administrative transfer and security arrangements regardless of which government formation takes office in Tel Aviv.
09 November 2026

6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands
The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Monday, jolting the South Pacific archipelago 27 kilometers southwest of Lata at 0335GMT, though authorities have not reported any casualties or infrastructure damage from the tremor.
09 November 2026

Trump may withhold 2028 endorsement, says 'better off not involved'
US President Donald Trump said he may refrain from endorsing a candidate to succeed him in the 2028 presidential election, suggesting that staying out of the race could prove the wiser course while maintaining that his backing would carry decisive weight within the Republican Party.
09 November 2026

Trump says first-term deportation policies were 'too tough'
US President Donald Trump said in a televised interview that his administration's hardline immigration enforcement during his first term was excessively severe, acknowledging that the approach damaged his political standing and contributed to his party's midterm election setbacks.
09 November 2026

Pope Leo XIV urges unity, warns against corruption in Argentina debut
Pope Leo XIV called for national unity and institutional integrity in his inaugural address in Argentina on Sunday, warning that corruption and organized crime erode democratic foundations while urging leaders to place human dignity above economic metrics.
09 November 2026

Trump says Ukraine will have 'different shape' after war
US President Donald Trump said in a television interview on Sunday that Ukraine would emerge from the war with Russia with a "different shape," predicting an imminent end to the conflict while defending his record on Moscow and blaming tensions between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders for complicating peace talks.
09 November 2026

Trump defends Hegseth, Kennedy Jr. against impeachment threats
US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended two Cabinet secretaries facing impeachment threats from congressional Democrats, praising Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for "winning two wars" while describing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as "a very popular guy."
09 November 2026

Trump says 'great dislike' for Israel, Iran war cost Republicans midterms
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that public opposition to the war with Iran, rising fuel costs and what he described as a "great dislike" for Israel were the primary drivers behind Republican losses in last week's midterm congressional elections, which handed Democrats control of both legislative chambers.
09 November 2026

IOM reports 2,500 flee North Darfur villages amid insecurity
The International Organization for Migration said Sunday that an estimated 2,510 people have fled five villages in Sudan's North Darfur state, with most crossing into neighboring Chad as security conditions deteriorate in the Um Baru locality, warning that successive waves of displacement are emptying communities across the conflict-ravaged region.
09 November 2026

Hamas says Israel 'fully responsible' for Gaza landslide deaths
Hamas said Sunday that Israel bears "full responsibility" for the deaths of a woman and four children in a landslide that struck tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, blaming the blockade for leaving families without safe accommodation amid severe weather and calling for international intervention.
09 November 2026

Rubio says diplomatic agreement with Iran may prove impossible
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran may prove impossible, accusing Tehran of making "outrageous and ridiculous" demands while warning that negotiations were nowhere near a breakthrough as the nine-month war between Washington and Tehran grinds on without a settlement ahead of G7 talks in Paris.
09 November 2026

Gaza floods displace 350,000 Palestinians: Health Ministry
Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh appealed Sunday for urgent shelter supplies and the immediate opening of crossings, stating that weekend flooding has left 350,000 displaced Palestinians sleeping in the open and warning that children face mortal danger as winter storms batter the enclave.
09 November 2026

US demands Iraq close all but two border crossings with Iran
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Washington has formally requested that Baghdad reduce its border crossings with Iran to just two, warning that a complete shutdown would cripple Iraqi trade and economic activity while negotiations continue between the two governments.
09 November 2026

Democrats defend oversight powers as Trump directs DOJ to probe impeachment discussions
House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee asserted their constitutional authority to scrutinize executive conduct, warning that prosecuting political speech represents an abuse of presidential power amid Trump's directive for federal investigation.
09 November 2026

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missiles over Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday it intercepted and destroyed a drone and four missiles targeting Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for wide-ranging attacks on an airport, oil facilities and military positions.
09 November 2026

Trump says Iran war return 'highly unlikely' if deal reached
US President Donald Trump said that a return to direct military conflict with Iran remains "highly unlikely" if negotiations produce a strong agreement on its nuclear program and maritime access, though he emphasized that American forces stand ready with three aircraft carriers to resume strikes if necessary.
09 November 2026

Iran warns US of 'hell' if attacks resume, says 2-day deal stands
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Tehran’s two-day proposal to end the war remains on the table, warning that Iranian forces will "rain down hell" if Washington resumes military action without meeting Tehran’s conditions.
09 November 2026

Herzog tasks Eisenkot with forming Israeli government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government, charging the former military chief with building a coalition within 28 days after parliamentary elections left both his bloc and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance short of the majority needed to govern.
09 November 2026

Palestinian NGO says 80% of prisoners in Israeli jails have scabies
The Palestinian Prisoner Society said Sunday that scabies affects roughly 80 percent of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli custody, including children, citing severe clothing shortages and extreme overcrowding as the driving factors behind the disease's rapid spread.
09 November 2026

Türkiye, Iraq reaffirm commitment to end PKK presence in Sinjar
Türkiye and Iraq announced on Sunday their joint commitment to restoring state authority in Sinjar and ending PKK terrorist presence there, while Ankara confirmed it would begin gradually handing over the Bashiqa-Zilkan base to Baghdad, according to a statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate.
09 November 2026

Turkish president visits Shusha with Aliyev on Victory Day anniversary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Shusha on Sunday to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the 2020 Karabakh War victory, touring memorial sites and fortress ruins while pledging Ankara's continued support for Baku's reconstruction efforts.
09 November 2026

Saudi Aramco building sustains 'minor damage' in Riyadh attack
Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry announced that falling shrapnel caused "minor damage" to an administrative building at state oil giant Aramco following an attempted attack on Riyadh, with no casualties reported as the Saudi-led coalition intercepted missiles over the capital early Sunday.
08 November 2026

Israel's United Arab List to back Eisenkot government without coalition deal
The United Arab List said it will support a prospective government led by Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot even without a formal coalition agreement, seeking to prevent the anti-Netanyahu bloc from relying on ultra-Orthodox parties and help oust the incumbent premier, according to Israeli daily Haaretz.
08 November 2026

Zelenskyy says Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Dnipro region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that overnight Russian strikes on energy infrastructure left more than 600,000 people without electricity in the Dnipro region, while rescue teams continued searching for victims of an earlier airstrike that killed 55.
08 November 2026

Turkish president congratulates Azerbaijan on sixth Karabakh victory anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday extended congratulations to Azerbaijan on the sixth anniversary of Karabakh's liberation from nearly three decades of occupation, commemorating the martyrs whose sacrifices secured the victory while reaffirming the unbreakable bond between Türkiye and its brotherly ally.
08 November 2026

Europe to be represented at Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine: France
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Sunday that European officials will participate in upcoming US-mediated negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv in Abu Dhabi, vowing that Paris will ensure the continent's voice is heard amid concerns over Washington's diplomatic pivot toward Russia.
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