Erdogan tells UAE leader Türkiye working to ease Iran-US tensions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that Türkiye is intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States, emphasizing Ankara's commitment to regional stability and its opposition to aggression against neighboring states.

Erdogan congratulates Meloni on record tenure as Italian premier

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's record to become the longest-serving premier in Italy's postwar history, expressing confidence that cooperation between Ankara and Rome would continue to strengthen.

Russian strikes kill 4, injure 7 in overnight attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities reported Saturday that Russian overnight strikes killed four people and injured seven others across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a temporary halt to aerial attacks to ensure safe conditions for US envoys visiting Moscow.

US missile strikes Iranian tanker near Kharg Island

Iranian media reported on Saturday that a US missile struck an oil tanker near Kharg Island, damaging what agencies described as a "small vessel" at the strategic terminal that handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude exports, as regional tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing war between Washington and Tehran.

Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site 'very soon,' downplaying the ongoing conflict as 'small potatoes' while defending intermittent US military operations against Iranian radar and defense systems.

Yemen hits Houthi positions with 15 airstrikes in Taiz, Al-Hudaydah

Yemeni armed forces launched 15 airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Taiz and Al-Hudaydah provinces on Friday, marking the government's first direct involvement in the conflict since hostilities intensified in July as clashes intensify near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Five dead in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon amid truce violations

Lebanese health officials said five people were killed and 24 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, marking the latest violations of a ceasefire agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv as tensions continue to escalate along the border.

US unaware of reported Iranian missile attack on Jordan bases

A senior US official said Friday that Washington has no information indicating missiles were launched toward American bases in Jordan, dismissing an Israeli television report that claimed Tehran had targeted a military facility in the kingdom amid heightened regional tensions.

Qatar rejects Iran claim that strikes targeted only US bases

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said official UN records document Iranian missiles striking civilian, commercial and residential areas, rejecting Tehran's attempt to cite a security risk assessment as proof attacks were limited to US military facilities.

Five killed including child in South Kordofan shelling: Medics

The Sudanese Doctors Network said on Friday that artillery shelling by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North killed five people including a child in Dilling, South Kordofan, warning that the attack on civilian neighborhoods constitutes a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Trump says Putin not looking to attack NATO territory

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no intention of attacking NATO territory, confirming that senior envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Moscow with a proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and testing whether a diplomatic settlement remains achievable.

Türkiye slams EU Parliament over 'slander' targeting military

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned a European Parliament committee's recommendation to allocate funds for a monument targeting the Turkish Armed Forces over the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of distorting historical facts and politicizing the issue.

Türkiye backs Syria chemical weapons disarmament at UN

Türkiye's UN Permanent Representative Ahmet Yildiz praised Syria's determination to eliminate its chemical weapons legacy through international cooperation, while warning that recent Israeli airstrikes targeting potential sites risk releasing hazardous materials and destroying crucial evidence.

Türkiye's Q2 export growth exceeds G20 average

Türkiye's goods exports surged 8.5% in the second quarter, outpacing the G20 average of 5.9% as global trade demonstrates resilience amid rising protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation, according to OECD data.

Türkiye locates ship sunk after collision off Silivri

The National Defense Ministry said on Friday that naval forces have located the commercial vessel Tugberk Imamoglu which sank after colliding with another ship off Istanbul's Silivri district, adding that coordinated search operations for the missing crew members are continuing without interruption in the accident area.

Antalya to host COP31, extending Türkiye tourism season

The Mediterranean resort city of Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference in late November, extending Türkiye's tourism season deep into the autumn months while providing a platform to showcase the nation's sustainable tourism credentials to global delegates, industry representatives said.

Israeli opposition leads Netanyahu bloc by six seats: Poll

A new opinion poll published on Friday shows Israel's opposition parties securing 57 seats in the Knesset compared to 51 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance, leaving both camps short of the 61-seat majority needed to form a government amid intense competition ahead of the October 27 elections.

UN report warns of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank refugee camps

The UN Human Rights Office said Friday that Israel forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps during Operation Iron Wall, warning that the systematic destruction and barring of returns raises concerns of ethnic cleansing and forcible transfer.

Israeli rhetoric may prove genocidal intent, experts warn

Senior Israeli officials have made repeated statements dehumanizing Palestinians and calling for their expulsion or killing, remarks that legal experts say could serve as evidence of genocidal intent before international courts.

Death toll rises to 12 in TRNC ship sinking off Girne

Prime Minister Unal Ustel announced Friday that two more bodies were recovered from waters 554 meters deep off Girne, bringing the total fatalities to 12 while 16 people remain missing, as authorities pledged to hold everyone responsible for the disaster accountable under the law.

US House passes bill to penalize Israel boycotts by universities

The US House of Representatives passed Republican-backed legislation Thursday that would strip federal funding from universities participating in boycotts of Israel, with sponsors arguing the measure combats campus antisemitism while critics warn it restricts academic freedom.

Israel intensifies southern Lebanon attacks with airstrikes, shelling

The Israeli military intensified operations across southern Lebanon on Thursday, launching airstrikes on the Tyre district and carrying out artillery shelling and ground incursions in Nabatieh, as Lebanese authorities reported ongoing demolitions of civilian infrastructure despite Washington-led diplomatic contacts.

Canada announces $3.4B rail investment amid US trade tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a C$4.7 billion investment to construct 313 railway cars in Thunder Bay using domestic steel and labor, describing the project as a step toward strengthening domestic production while Ottawa seeks to reduce reliance on US imports amid stalled trade negotiations.

Yemen forces clash with Houthis in strategic Red Sea province

Yemen's National Resistance Forces said they were engaged in heavy clashes with Houthi fighters attempting to advance on Mount Dabbas in southern Hodeidah, as broader military escalation involving ballistic missiles and drone attacks gripped western Yemen on Thursday evening.

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