Türkiye condemns Israel’s ‘piracy’ against Gaza aid flotilla

Türkiye has condemned Israel’s intervention against the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, calling it “a new act of piracy.” Ankara demanded the unconditional release of detained activists and said Israel’s “attacks and intimidation policies” will not break international solidarity with Palestinians.

Fidan, Iranian FM Araghchi discuss US-Iran negotiation process

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest situation in the negotiation process with the US during a phone call. The conversation comes amid a fragile ceasefire that took effect in April through Pakistani mediation.

Türkiye commemorates Crimean Tatar, Circassian exile anniversaries

Türkiye commemorated the anniversaries of the Crimean Tatar and Circassian exiles, describing both events as major humanitarian tragedies. The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed support for Crimean Tatars, whose suffering worsened following "the illegal annexation" of Crimea.

Global Sumud flotilla demands safe passage after Israeli attack

The Global Sumud aid flotilla has demanded “safe passage” for its humanitarian mission to Gaza after accusing Israeli forces of attacking its boats in international waters. The group condemned the interception as “illegal acts of piracy” aimed at maintaining a “genocidal siege” on Gaza.

Court postpones Netanyahu hearing as Israel attacks Gaza flotilla

An Israeli court on Monday granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone his corruption hearing until Tuesday, citing security concerns as naval forces simultaneously attacked a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters.

Trump says Iran ‘screaming all the time’ but eager to sign deal

President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “screaming all the time” during talks with Washington but is “dying to sign” an agreement. He likened Tehran’s leadership to a “stubborn business rival” that sends documents unrelated to agreed terms.

Germany's Merz condemns drone attack near UAE nuclear plant

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday condemned a drone attack that sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates' nuclear power plant and urged Tehran to de-escalate tensions, return to negotiations with Washington, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions.

Iran establishes new authority to manage Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced the creation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to provide “immediate updates” on operations. A senior Iranian official said only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Tehran will benefit from the designated route and related fees.

EU’s Kallas urges more strategic action to keep geopolitical role

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on the bloc to act more strategically to maintain its geopolitical role amid declining global development aid. She stressed the need to better align aid, trade, and security tools while warning that the Iran war is driving energy and fertilizer crises.

US bases in Germany allegedly shipping arms to Israel for Iran strikes

Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reported on Monday that dozens of cargo aircraft transported large-scale weapons shipments from US military bases in Germany to Israel within the past 24 hours, fueling speculation that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for renewed military action against Tehran.

Iran's Pezeshkian hails cooperation with neighbors to prevent 'misuse' of territories against Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed "valuable and commendable" cooperation with neighboring countries in preventing what he called "any misuse of their territories" against Iran. He said US and Israeli attacks aimed to create internal instability and weaken the Islamic system.

Iran says US talks continue via Pakistani mediation

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that talks with the United States are continuing through Pakistani mediation, dismissing speculation over uranium enrichment as baseless while criticizing a proposed UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz security.

Italian journalist urges European backing for Gaza flotilla

Italian journalist Alessandro Mantovani said he joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to end the siege on Gaza, telling Anadolu aboard a vessel departing from Türkiye that European governments maintain a wall of silence on the conflict while failing to challenge the Israeli blockade effectively.

Israeli army begins attacking Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla

The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait condemn Iraq-based drone attack on Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait issued forceful condemnations on Monday of a drone attack on Saudi Arabia launched from Iraqi territory, expressing full solidarity with Riyadh and backing all measures to safeguard the kingdom's security amid heightened regional tensions.

G7 will prove multilateralism works, says French finance minister

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure declared that G7 finance ministers meeting in Paris will demonstrate the value of multilateralism amid Middle East tensions. He warned that current global growth is “clearly unsustainable” and called for a return to a more sustainable growth model.

No radiation leak after UAE drone strike, regulator says

The UAE’s nuclear watchdog has confirmed that a drone attack near the Barakah plant caused no radioactive release. A fire broke out at an electrical generator outside the facility’s inner perimeter. Officials say there is zero risk to public health or the environment, with no injuries recorded.

Netanyahu, Trump discuss resuming war on Iran in phone call, Israeli media reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of resuming war on Iran during a phone call, Israeli media reported. Trump later posted a warning on Truth Social: "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST."

Trump warns Iran: 'Clock is Ticking' before 'there won't be anything left of them'

President Donald Trump warned Iran that the "Clock is Ticking" for them to "get moving" before "there won't be anything left of them," following reports that he and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed resuming war on Iran. A ceasefire has been in place since April 8.

Pakistan channels Iran’s revised offer to US

Pakistan has officially transmitted a new revised proposal from Tehran to Washington in a bid to de-escalate regional tensions. A Pakistani source said time is running out as both sides keep shifting terms. US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is “eager to sign a deal,” while Tehran confirmed back-channel talks continue despite difficulties.

Jerusalem Governorate condemns Israeli plan to turn former UNRWA compound into military facilities

The Jerusalem Governorate described Israeli approval to convert the former UNRWA compound in Sheikh Jarrah into Israeli military facilities as "a dangerous escalation and a serious breach of international law." The governorate called on the UN to refer Israel to the International Court of Justice.

Israel has killed 244 children in West Bank since October 2023, rights activist says

Israel has killed 244 children in the occupied West Bank since October 2023, with a lack of accountability giving Israeli soldiers a "green light" to continue their violations, Palestinian human rights activist Ayed Abu Qtaish told Anadolu. UNICEF said one Palestinian child was killed every week in 2025.

Israel built covert military sites in Iraq's western desert to support Iran ops, NYT reports

Israel built two covert military sites in Iraq's western desert to support operations against Iran, the New York Times reported. The sites were used for air support, refueling, and medical services, and played a role during the 12-day war against Iran in June 2025.

43 arrested in London as police separate opposing demonstrations

Forty-three people were arrested during a large public order operation in central London involving more than 4,000 officers. The operation created a "sterile zone" between a rally by Islamophobic activist Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian Nakba protest.

Israeli forces uproot West Bank olive trees, burn land

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli military vehicles have demolished farmland and uprooted ancient olive trees near Qalqilya. Separately, settlers set trees on fire east of Ramallah. The olive sector is a livelihood lifeline for thousands of Palestinian families, with attacks intensifying since October 2023.