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Kenya, France sign 11 agreements during Macron visit
Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron signed 11 agreements at State House in Nairobi on Sunday to deepen cooperation on energy, transport and digital infrastructure, as the French leader arrived in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit bringing together African leaders and global investors.
11 May 2026

Israel delays bill to scrap Oslo Accords amid coalition pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a ministerial review of legislation seeking to scrap the Oslo Accords, yielding to pressure from far-right coalition partners who aim to dismantle the framework underpinning Palestinian self-rule in the occupied West Bank.
11 May 2026
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French evacuee from virus-hit cruise ship shows symptoms
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said one of five nationals evacuated from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius developed symptoms during Sunday's repatriation flight from the Canary Islands, with authorities placing all passengers under strict isolation to protect the general population.
11 May 2026
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Iran sends Pakistan its response to US war-ending proposal
Iran has submitted its formal response to the latest US proposal for ending the war to Pakistani mediators, state media reported. Tehran’s priorities include lifting sanctions, ending the naval blockade, and ensuring shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026
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Gaza mothers face hunger, grief and missing children on Mother's Day
Displaced Palestinian mothers across the Gaza Strip are spending Mother's Day mourning killed children and searching for missing relatives rather than celebrating, as famine conditions persist and more than 22,000 women have been killed since October 2023.
11 May 2026
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Iran downs 'enemy drone' in southwest amid US tensions
Iran's army said early Monday that its integrated air defense network destroyed a hostile reconnaissance drone over the country's southwestern territory, as bilateral tensions spike following Washington's dismissal of Tehran's latest diplomatic response to an American peace initiative.
11 May 2026
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Türkiye strongly condemns deadly police station attack in Pakistan
Ankara has condemned “in the strongest terms” a suicide bombing and gun assault on a police station in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed at least 15 officers. Türkiye reaffirmed solidarity with Islamabad in its fight against terrorism.
11 May 2026
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Trump warns ‘we’ll blow them up’ if Iran nuke site accessed
President Donald Trump said the US has Iran’s nuclear materials site “very well surveilled” and warned that any attempt to access it would trigger immediate military action. He also claimed US strikes have hit roughly 70% of intended targets in Iran.
11 May 2026
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Iran demands compensation from US, stresses Hormuz sovereignty
Tehran's latest counterproposal to a US peace plan demands compensation from Washington and asserts Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting President Donald Trump’s excessive demands while calling for an end to sanctions and the release of frozen assets abroad.
11 May 2026
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Canada condemns drone attack on vessel in Qatar waters
Canada’s Foreign Ministry late Sunday condemned the targeting of a commercial vessel in Qatar’s territorial waters amid heightened regional tensions, urging all parties to protect civilians and respect international maritime law following recent drone attacks across the Gulf.
11 May 2026
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Emine Erdoğan hosts Belgium’s Queen Mathilde in Istanbul
Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan welcomed Belgian Queen Mathilde at Dolmabahçe Palace during the royal’s visit as part of a Belgian economic mission. The two toured traditional arts exhibitions and viewed modern designs inspired by Anatolian heritage.
11 May 2026
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Türkiye, Iran discuss US talks in Fidan-Araghchi call
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on Sunday to review the latest developments in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, according to diplomatic sources.
11 May 2026
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Israel 'buying Cyprus' through land acquisitions, warns Greek Cypriot MEP
Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou warned on Saturday that growing Israeli investment and property acquisitions in Cyprus risk altering the island's social and economic fabric, calling for tighter regulation to reduce dependence on foreign capital.
10 May 2026
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Qatari premier, Iran FM discuss regional tensions amid US conflict
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed regional security and the ongoing conflict with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, expressing Doha's full support for mediation efforts to resolve the Tehran-Washington crisis while warning that closing the Strait of Hormuz would deepen tensions.
10 May 2026
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9,195 ships transit Istanbul Strait in first quarter
The Transport and Infrastructure Ministry announced that 9,195 ships transited Türkiye's Istanbul Strait in the first three months of the year, noting that daily traffic averaged 102 vessels and total cargo tonnage reached 135 million gross tons, marking a decrease from the same period in 2024.
10 May 2026
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US quarantines cruise passengers after hantavirus outbreak
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday it is arranging quarantine monitoring for American passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship following a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people, as the vessel prepares to dock in Spain's Canary Islands.
10 May 2026
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Israel releases two Gaza flotilla activists after extended detention
Israel released and deported two activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on Sunday after completing their investigation, as the Brazilian and Spanish nationals had faced multiple extensions of their detention by Israeli judicial authorities.
10 May 2026
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Iran warns sanction-enforcing nations face Hormuz 'difficulties'
Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia said countries enforcing US sanctions against Iran will 'certainly face difficulties' in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to semi-official media, as Washington's naval blockade of the waterway continues despite a temporary pause on military operations.
10 May 2026
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Belgium's Queen Mathilde to lead economic mission to Türkiye
Belgium's Queen Mathilde will lead a high-level economic mission to Türkiye from May 10-14, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot, Defense Minister Theo Francken and over 400 business representatives aiming to deepen bilateral trade relations and explore investment opportunities in defense, energy and technology sectors.
10 May 2026
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Tenerife as evacuation begins
The cruise ship MV Hondius reached waters off Tenerife early Sunday with 150 people on board following a deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers, as authorities prepared a large-scale medical evacuation and repatriation operation for multiple nationalities.
10 May 2026
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Israeli strikes kill police chief, 2 others in Gaza truce breaches
Local authorities said the head of Khan Younis police investigations unit was among three Palestinians killed in Sunday's attacks across the Gaza Strip, which occurred in areas outside Israeli army deployment under the terms of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October 2025.
10 May 2026
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15 policemen killed in gun-and-bomb attack in northwest Pakistan
A gun-and-bomb attack killed at least 15 policemen in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday night when suspected militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a police checkpoint in Bannu district, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to direct security forces to go "all out" against the perpetrators.
10 May 2026
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Türkiye's Baykar chairman calls for 'Technological Solidarity Alliance' against tech monopolies
Selçuk Bayraktar warns that global technology monopolies threaten national sovereignty and human freedom, calling for a "Technological Solidarity Alliance" among allied and developing nations to counter "techno-capitalist" domination and establish independent technological ecosystems.
10 May 2026
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Turkish foreign minister hosts Hamas Shura Council chief in Ankara for Gaza talks
Hakan Fidan discussed developments in Gaza and the wider region with Mohammed Darwish, head of Hamas's Shura Council, stressing Ankara's commitment to keeping humanitarian issues on the international agenda and opposing forced displacement of Palestinians.
10 May 2026
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Iran's new supreme leader 'in full health' after war injuries
A senior Iranian official confirmed that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained injuries to his kneecap and lower back during the Feb. 28 US-Israeli attack that killed his father, dismissing speculation over his condition and saying the new leader will address the public when appropriate.
10 May 2026
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Trump expects swift response from Iran on US peace plan
US President Donald Trump told French television on Saturday that he anticipates a swift response from Tehran regarding Washington's latest peace proposal, insisting that Iranian leaders remain eager to reach an agreement as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third month.
10 May 2026
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Iran confirms 2026 World Cup participation after securing visas
Iran's Football Federation announced on Saturday that the national team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America, confirming that visa procedures have been completed while outlining strict conditions including guarantees for player visas and enhanced security measures.
10 May 2026
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Turkish foreign, defense ministers hold separate talks with KRG premier Barzani
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and National Defense Minister Yasar Guler held separate talks with Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Istanbul on Saturday, according to diplomatic sources, though specific agenda details were not immediately disclosed.
10 May 2026
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Lebanese premier, Syrian president hail progress in Damascus talks
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he achieved significant progress on shared issues during his second meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday, with both sides agreeing to establish joint committees to strengthen cooperation across economic and security sectors.
10 May 2026
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Hezbollah drone injures Israeli officer, 2 soldiers in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said Saturday that a Hezbollah drone strike wounded an officer and two soldiers in southern Lebanon, including one in serious condition, while the group cited ongoing Israeli violations of the April ceasefire as justification for operations targeting military vehicles and troop positions in the disputed border region.
10 May 2026
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Sudanese army captures Al-Kili area in Blue Nile from RSF
The Sudanese army announced Saturday that its forces have seized control of the Al-Kili area in Blue Nile state from the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias, as military operations intensify near the strategic town of Al-Kurmuk.
10 May 2026
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Palestinian killed in Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza despite ceasefire
Medical sources said Eyad al-Motawwaq was killed and several others wounded on Saturday when an Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle west of Jabalia refugee camp, marking the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement that has already claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives across the besieged territory.
10 May 2026
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Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli military attacks killed at least 16 people, including two children, across southern and central Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese health authorities said, as the ongoing truce faces mounting pressure ahead of scheduled US-mediated talks in Washington next week.
10 May 2026
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UN welcomes Trump-brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, prisoner swap
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the announcement of a three-day ceasefire and 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, commending US efforts to facilitate the agreement and calling for a full and lasting peace.
10 May 2026
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Türkiye's SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition
09 May 2026
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Two Singaporean residents test negative for hantavirus after cruise ship exposure
Two Singaporean residents who were aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have tested negative for the rare respiratory disease, Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency said. The two men remain isolated as a precaution and will undergo a 30-day quarantine.
09 May 2026
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US-Iran talks could resume next week in Islamabad, WSJ reports
Talks between the US and Iran could resume as early as next week in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, the Wall Street Journal reported. The two sides are working on a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding that would set parameters for a month of talks aimed at ending the war.
09 May 2026
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Syria arrests former brigadier accused in 2013 Eastern Ghouta chemical attack
Syrian authorities arrested a former brigadier general accused of involvement in the 2013 chemical attack on Eastern Ghouta and other crimes under the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime. Khardal Ahmad Dayyub is accused of supervising repressive operations and coordinating shelling with banned chemical weapons.
09 May 2026
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Iran says US naval escalation deepens doubts about Washington's commitment to diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan that recent US naval escalation in the Gulf has deepened doubts about Washington's seriousness toward diplomacy and efforts to end the war, accusing the US of repeatedly violating the ceasefire.
09 May 2026
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Erdoğan says Turkish defense industry 'trusted, preferred worldwide' as SAHA 2026 wraps with $8 billion in deals
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye's defense industry has become a trusted and preferred ecosystem attracting high demand worldwide, as SAHA 2026 concluded with 182 agreements totalling 8 billions business volume, including 6 billion in export-oriented deals.
09 May 2026
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Bahrain arrests 41 members of IRGC-linked group
As many as 41 members of a group linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were arrested in Bahrain, the Interior Ministry said. The arrests were the outcome of security investigations into cases of espionage and foreign interference.
09 May 2026
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Putin: Russian soldiers confronting 'aggressive force' armed by entire NATO
President Vladimir Putin said Russian soldiers are confronting "an aggressive force" armed and supported by entire NATO during a Victory Day parade speech on Red Square. He said Russian scientists are developing advanced weapons and expanding mass production, drawing on modern combat experience.
09 May 2026
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Erdoğan: European architecture without Türkiye 'remains incomplete and vulnerable'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said a European architecture that does not include Türkiye in its rightful place would "remain incomplete and vulnerable in managing crises." He emphasized that Türkiye remains an "essential and indispensable" part of the EU process as a candidate country.
09 May 2026
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US intelligence believes Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei involved in wartime strategy, CNN reports
US intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in shaping Tehran's wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington despite remaining out of public view following injuries sustained during the war, CNN reported. Iranian officials insisted he is recovering well.
09 May 2026
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Gaza flotilla activists subjected to violence, beatings during Israeli detention, committee head says
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were subjected to violence, beatings, dragging, handcuffing, and blindfolding during Israeli detention, the head of the International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza told Anadolu. Youssef Ajissa described the violations as "a blatant violation of human dignity."
09 May 2026
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Trump warns US may escalate Hormuz posture if no Iran deal, threatening 'Project Freedom Plus'
President Trump warned that Washington may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran is not finalized, threatening to revive and expand the paused "Project Freedom" operation. "It'll be Project Freedom Plus," Trump said, without elaborating on additional measures.
09 May 2026
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Socioeconomic inequality significantly increases risk of temperature-related deaths in Europe, study finds
Socioeconomic inequality significantly increases the risk of deaths linked to extreme temperatures across Europe, according to a new study by ISGlobal. Researchers found that regions with higher social deprivation were consistently more vulnerable to both heat and cold, with over 300,000 temperature-related deaths linked to energy poverty.
09 May 2026
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Istanbul Digital Art Festival to return for 6th edition in June
The sixth edition of the Istanbul Digital Art Festival will be held June 3-7 at the Atatürk Cultural Center, with Anadolu as global communications partner. Under the theme "Retell," the festival will explore the relationship between art and artificial intelligence, featuring 70 artists from Türkiye and abroad.
09 May 2026
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Russia confirms three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap with Ukraine announced by Trump
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed a three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap between Moscow and Kyiv announced by President Trump. The agreement follows a recent phone conversation between Putin and Trump, with Trump calling it "the beginning of the end" of the war.
09 May 2026
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Erdoğan meets UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Istanbul on Friday. The meeting, also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, took place at the Dolmabahçe Working Office. No further details were disclosed.
09 May 2026
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