Turkish and Algerian presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments during a telephone conversation on Thursday, with the Turkish leader emphasizing Ankara's commitment to deepening ties across all sectors including trade and defense.

Türkiye honors victims of 1993 Solingen racist attack

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday commemorated the five members of the Genc family killed in a 1993 far-right arson attack in Solingen, Germany, while praising the late Mevlude Genc's legacy of reconciliation and reaffirming Ankara's commitment to combating racism and Islamophobia.

Netanyahu: Israel could replace Hormuz as energy transit route

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz present an opportunity for Israel to serve as an alternative energy transport route to the Mediterranean, though he declined to identify potential partner countries or provide specific details about the proposed infrastructure.

Qatari emir tells Trump diplomatic solutions key to Middle East stability

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told US President Donald Trump that political and diplomatic solutions are essential to ensure regional security and prevent further escalation, as Doha continues facilitating Pakistani mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran following the February outbreak of hostilities.

Lebanese premier slams Israeli attacks on historic cities as 'collective punishment'

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Israeli strikes on the historic cities of Tyre and Nabatieh and threats against residents constitute collective punishment condemned under international law, as the Culture Minister contacted counterparts to protect UNESCO-listed archaeological sites.

Canada can help 'make America great again,' PM tells US business leaders

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told leading American industrialists in New York that a strong and independent Canada would benefit the United States through a "true partnership," as Ottawa prepares to negotiate a new trade treaty with Washington and Mexico City amid ongoing tariff tensions.

Seven Palestinians injured in Israeli strike on central Gaza building

Medical sources said seven Palestinians sustained moderate to serious injuries when an Israeli helicopter struck the Haraz residential building in central Gaza City without prior warning early Friday, bringing the death toll from ceasefire violations to more than 900 since October.

Israeli strike hits health center in southern Lebanon as truce holds

Lebanon's state-run news agency reported that Israeli warplanes targeted a medical facility in Tyre district on Friday, wounding several people and raising fresh questions about ceasefire compliance ahead of scheduled security talks in Washington.

Israel admits firing at civilian plane over occupied West Bank

The Israeli military acknowledged on Friday that its troops opened fire on a civilian aircraft over the occupied West Bank after mistaking it for a hostile drone, triggering a military investigation as concerns mount over Hezbollah's unmanned aerial capabilities and Israel's ongoing detection challenges.

Russia calls US troop withdrawal from Europe 'rational, long-overdue'

Maria Zakharova told reporters in Moscow on Thursday that withdrawing American forces from Europe would represent a rational and long-overdue step toward stabilizing the continent, though she warned that redeployment to Poland or neighboring states would trigger necessary military-technical measures from Moscow.

Trump administration pushed for $250 bill bearing president’s portrait

Senior Treasury Department appointees repeatedly urged the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait beginning last year, despite federal law prohibiting living persons from appearing on US currency, according to a report published Thursday.

Israel cuts ties with UN chief's office over sexual violence blacklist

Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon announced Thursday that Tel Aviv has severed relations with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' office after the country was added to a conflict-related sexual violence blacklist, calling the decision "outrageous" and part of a coordinated campaign against the Jewish state.

Israeli strike kills Palestinian in Gaza City amid Eid ceasefire violations

Medical sources in Gaza said one Palestinian was killed and several others injured Thursday in an Israeli drone strike on the Zeitoun neighborhood in southeastern Gaza City, as attacks continued during the Eid al-Adha holiday in violation of the October ceasefire agreement.

Netanyahu confirms Israeli forces crossed Litani River in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Thursday that his forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon, expanding operations beyond previously declared boundaries as he vowed to eliminate Hezbollah's drone capabilities following attacks on Beirut and Tyre.

Europe will never be neutral mediator in Ukraine war: EU chief

Kaja Kallas said Thursday that Europe will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine as the bloc stands firmly with Kyiv, while stressing that Kyiv and Moscow must eventually negotiate directly on issues only they can decide.

Netanyahu: Israel controls 60% of Gaza, aims for 70% expansion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel currently controls 60% of the Gaza Strip and issued directives to expand that control to 70%, according to Israeli media reports, as the army continues to push westward from the separation line established under a US-led ceasefire plan.

US, Iran reach tentative ceasefire extension pending Trump approval

American and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on a 60-day ceasefire extension and framework for nuclear talks, though President Donald Trump has not yet granted final approval to the memorandum, Axios reported on Wednesday.

UN peacekeepers warn of escalating violence in Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said Thursday it is deeply concerned about escalating violence in southern Lebanon, noting that hundreds of thousands have fled their homes as Israeli strikes killed civilians and Hezbollah launched retaliatory attacks.

EU sanctions Israeli settler groups and individuals for West Bank abuses

The European Union imposed sanctions on four organizations and three individuals for serious human rights violations against Palestinians, freezing their assets and imposing travel bans.

German students demand boycott of Israeli institutions

Students at Berlin's Free University staged a protest on Thursday to demand the administration sever all ties with Israeli academic institutions, warning that continued cooperation would render the university complicit in what they described as genocide in Gaza and apartheid policies against Palestinians.

Trump's Board of Peace prepares first Gaza visit: Israeli media

Representatives of the US-backed Board of Peace are expected to enter the Gaza Strip in coming days for their first visit since the body's establishment earlier this year, as Washington increases its engagement following the winding down of confrontation with Iran, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported.

Poland warns of coordinated response over West Bank demolition plans

Foreign Ministry spokesman Maciej Wewior said Warsaw will coordinate its response with other states if Israeli authorities proceed with demolishing Khan al-Ahmar, noting that three years of humanitarian work financed by Polish taxpayers would be destroyed and residents left homeless.

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinians in Gaza City despite ceasefire

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said on Wednesday that five people were killed and 18 others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential building in central Gaza City, marking the latest violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement in the besieged enclave.

EU's Kallas says Hormuz in 'strange state' between war and peace

The European Union's foreign policy chief said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains trapped between war and peace with no official agreement in sight, stressing that freedom of navigation is in everyone's interest as global energy prices continue to rise.

Hamas says Israel seeks return to 'genocide war' pace in Gaza

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas said on Thursday that Israeli airstrikes killing more than 20 Palestinians in 48 hours indicate Tel Aviv's intention to return to the pace of large-scale military operations, disregarding the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire agreement signed under Egyptian, US, Qatari, and Turkish mediation.