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Turkish-origin Eralp leads Left Party to historic Berlin win

Elif Eralp declares voter mandate to form government after Germany's Left Party surged to 25.3% in Berlin's state election, more than doubling its 2023 support and positioning the Turkish-origin candidate to become the capital's first governing mayor from a migrant background.

Russia's Central Election Commission reports 57% turnout in State Duma vote

Russia's Central Election Commission announced on Sunday that voter turnout had approached 57% in the three-day State Duma election, surpassing the 2021 participation rate, as officials reported repelling massive cyberattacks and drone strikes they said were designed to interfere with the parliamentary vote.

TRNC urges global recognition of sovereign equality, equal status

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Sunday called on the international community to recognize its sovereign equality and equal international status, warning that any settlement ignoring these principles is destined to fail.

Merz vows to stay as chancellor despite worst-ever state election

Friedrich Merz said he will remain in office and press ahead with reforms after his conservative CDU party suffered its worst-ever state election result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with the chancellor blaming polarization between the SPD and AfD for the crushing defeat.

AfD narrowly leads Social Democrats in German state election

Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany narrowly led the Social Democrats in Sunday's state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, more than doubling its vote share from 2021 while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats faced potential elimination from the state parliament.

Israeli forces blow up ex-regime sites in southwestern Syria

Israeli forces demolished former regime military installations near Mount Hermon and shelled areas in Syria's Quneitra countryside on Sunday, according to state media, as Damascus renews demands for an end to sovereignty violations and the withdrawal of troops from the south.

Iran says US plotting new strikes, vows retaliation

Iran's military said on Sunday that it has obtained intelligence suggesting Washington decided to resume military action against the Islamic Republic with backing from regional states, vowing to retaliate against US interests and deployment areas if the administration "makes a mistake."

UN chief calls for financial reform, permanent African seats at UN

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged sweeping reforms to global governance structures at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum, calling for permanent African representation on the Security Council and an overhaul of international financial institutions to better serve developing nations.

Trump enters 'deciding mode' on Iran, warns of 'big things'

US President Donald Trump warned Sunday he has entered a critical decision phase on the Iran war, cautioning that "very big things are going to be happening in the not-so-distant future" if Tehran fails to change its conduct while signaling openness to meeting his Iranian counterpart at the UN General Assembly.

President Erdogan arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver his annual address on Tuesday focusing on Israel's actions in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Egypt's Sisi meets CIA chief, urges Iran crisis settlement

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Sunday that Cairo backs efforts to secure a comprehensive agreement ending the Iranian crisis, linking regional stability to the restoration of Hormuz navigation freedom and full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire roadmap.

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian in northern West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man near the illegal Ganim settlement in the northern West Bank on Sunday, claiming he attempted a car-ramming attack as military authorities tightened security across the occupied territory ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday.

Yemen displacement reaches 147,000 amid war escalation

The Executive Unit for the Management of Displaced Persons Camps said on Sunday that nearly 147,000 people have been displaced since the start of September amid a broad military escalation across Yemen, warning that delays in international assistance could exacerbate the crisis and increase pressure on host communities.

President Erdogan arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver his annual address on Tuesday focusing on Israel's actions in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Mecca Alliance 'game-changing platform' says Turkish FM

Hakan Fidan said the Mecca Alliance between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has reached an advanced stage of institutionalization, with preparations to establish a secretariat and military headquarters nearly complete as Ankara works to transform political will into operational reality.

Israeli occupiers steal 300 sheep, cut water lines in West Bank attacks

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said Israeli occupiers carried out 14 attacks across four provinces on Saturday evening, stealing livestock and cutting a main water line serving hundreds of residents. The assaults in Ramallah, Hebron, Nablus and Bethlehem included gunfire on homes and the destruction of agricultural property, according to the official body.

Herzog clears record of soldier convicted in 2016 Hebron killing

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a formal pardon clearing the criminal record of Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016, despite military objections that he never expressed remorse.

Trump cuts short Camp David stay amid Middle East tensions

President Donald Trump is returning to Washington earlier than planned from his weekend stay at Camp David, the White House said on Saturday, as the State Department issued urgent travel warnings citing escalating tensions and potential threats to US interests across the Middle East.

Netanyahu, ministers enter Western Wall with thousands of settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several ministers joined thousands of settlers at the Western Wall in occupied East Jerusalem early Sunday, prompting Palestinian officials to call for worshippers to converge on Al-Aqsa Mosque to counter the incursion and thwart Israeli plans.

Ed Sheeran 'heart broken' by Gaza war after Macklemore tour row

British singer Ed Sheeran told concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday that his "heart has been broken" by the devastation in Gaza, addressing the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from his US tour after the rapper made pro-Palestinian remarks at a previous show.

Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa compound, perform Talmudic rituals

The Jerusalem Governorate said approximately 100 Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection on Sunday to perform Talmudic rituals, coming one day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur.

Seoul plans $6.75M medical aid shipment to Pyongyang

South Korea's Unification Ministry has finalized a $6.75 million humanitarian package comprising 1,431 medical items including X-ray machines and defibrillators destined for a Pyongyang hospital, though officials said the delivery remains contingent on reviving dialogue channels that have been frozen amid strained inter-Korean relations.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut until US fulfills commitments

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington honors its obligations under a collapsed June agreement, adding that Tehran has explicitly conveyed its conditions to intermediaries and rejected unilateral impositions.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward East Sea

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, with Japanese authorities confirming the projectile fell outside Tokyo's exclusive economic zone amid heightened regional tensions over a recent US-led naval drill condemned by Pyongyang.

Gaza's Kuwait Specialty Hospital halts operations as fuel runs out

The Kuwait Specialty Hospital in Khan Younis announced on Sunday the suspension of routine services across all departments except emergency care, citing a complete halt in fuel supplies amid Israel's ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip, and warned that the crisis is depriving thousands of citizens of essential medical treatment daily.

Over 100 Palestinian teachers blocked by Israeli checkpoints in West Bank

Azmi Balawneh said 104 teachers were unable to reach their schools after Israeli forces shut the Tayasir and Ein Shibli checkpoints in the northern West Bank on Sunday, disrupting classes for approximately 1,100 students at six schools and a kindergarten amid broader military restrictions across the occupied territory.

Israeli fire kills 4 Palestinians in Gaza including health official's son

Medical sources said four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the enclave on Saturday, including the son of the Health Ministry director-general, as Tel Aviv continued its violations of the October ceasefire agreement that has seen nearly 1,400 deaths since October 2025.

Zelenskyy approves new long-range strikes on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday he authorized new long-range operations against Russian territory following recent strikes on his country, announcing the decision after consultations with his defense minister and military commander-in-chief in Kyiv.

Sudanese army downs RSF 'strategic' drone in Blue Nile state

The Sudanese military said Saturday its air defenses shot down a "strategic" drone operated by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over the town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state, claiming the operation demonstrates high operational readiness as clashes intensify across southeastern Sudan.

Trump opens poll proposing new name for artificial intelligence

US President Donald Trump on Saturday launched an online poll on Truth Social asking whether “artificial intelligence” should be renamed to “Superior Intelligence” or “Extreme Intelligence,” as he dismissed safety concerns about the technology as a “hoax” earlier this week.

US senator blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel

Senator Jeanne Shaheen has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, citing frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to address concerns over civilian deaths in Gaza, strikes in Syria, and West Bank violence.

Erdogan: Türkiye nearing final stretch in terror-free process

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Türkiye is approaching the final phase of its nationwide initiative to eradicate terrorism, stressing that the state-led project has advanced despite sustained attempts to derail the campaign through provocations and traps over the past two years.

Seven Houthis killed in clashes near Bab el-Mandeb: Official

Deputy Information Minister Abdulbasit al-Qaedi announced on Saturday that Houthi commander Firaq Mohsen al-Assar and six aides were killed on the Kahboub front overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the latest casualties as fighting intensifies across southwestern Yemen following years of relative calm.

Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanon despite US deal

Israeli warplanes struck the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hitting an ambulance team responding to earlier blasts as ongoing violations of a US-mediated withdrawal framework continue to undermine the June 26 ceasefire agreement.

Indonesian president chants 'Free Palestine' at school event

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto led chants of 'Free Palestine' during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of an Islamic school in Jakarta, stating that a strong Indonesia could help oppressed peoples while vowing the nation would never again face colonial domination.

EU urges US to reverse visa ban on Palestinian UN delegation

The European Union's External Action Service said on Saturday it regrets Washington's decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian officials for a second consecutive year, urging the United States to reconsider its position ahead of next week's high-level UN General Assembly session in New York.

Iranian and Pakistani FMs discuss regional tensions amid Hormuz crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar held telephone talks on Saturday to discuss regional developments and matters of mutual interest, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing US-Iran military conflict remain stalled amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

France demands Russia reverse seizure of European corporate subsidiaries

France's Foreign Ministry and Economy Ministry condemned the decision in a joint statement on Friday, urging Russian authorities to reverse the temporary administration imposed on subsidiaries of several French and European companies and confirming Paris remains in close contact with the affected firms.

Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal

Israeli officials plan to request additional advanced defense capabilities from the United States as "compensation" following Washington's approval of a $24.3 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia, targeting weapons systems that the Trump administration had previously declined to approve, Walla reported on Friday.

Death toll in Pakistan police compound bombing climbs to 24

The death toll from a suicide bombing targeting a police compound in northwestern Pakistan has risen to 24 after three more officers succumbed to wounds overnight, as officials confirmed civilian casualties and a separate strike on a Special Branch facility elsewhere in the province.

Putin says Moscow has no aggressive intent, ready to restore ties with Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow harbors no aggressive intentions toward European countries and stands ready to restore relations with its neighbors, while accusing some European leaders of using the ongoing Ukraine conflict to justify military preparations against Russia.

Cuba's national power grid suffers total disconnection

The Electricity Union announced Friday that Cuba's national power grid suffered a total disconnection, leaving the island without electricity as the state utility activated recovery protocols and launched an investigation into the latest collapse of the aging system, which has been plagued by fuel shortages and repeated failures this year.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng set for economic talks in Washington

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Washington on Saturday for high-level economic negotiations with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as the world's two largest economies seek to manage trade disputes totaling $414.7 billion in annual volume.

Russia claims capturing 5,300 sq km, 220 settlements in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces have seized more than 5,300 square kilometers and over 220 settlements in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, while continuing operations to establish a security zone in the northeastern border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv.

Aselsan showcases electronic warfare payloads on Bayraktar TB2

Turkish defense firm Aselsan showcased new electronic warfare and radar payloads integrated into Baykar's Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, demonstrating autonomous electronic strikes and high-resolution imaging capabilities during a live exercise in central Türkiye attended by international delegations.

Greenland, Denmark, US poised to sign Arctic security agreement

The governments of Greenland, Denmark and the United States expect to sign a trilateral agreement next week in New York to strengthen security cooperation in the Arctic and North Atlantic region, Copenhagen announced Friday, noting parliamentary approval is required before entry into force.

US approves $2.68B air defense sale to Ukraine

The US State Department on Friday approved a possible $2.68 billion foreign military sale to Ukraine for air defense development upgrades including S-300 clone missiles and counter-drone radars, with Ukraine set to finance the deal through European contributions and US Foreign Military Financing appropriated under the previous administration.

Mexico cites progress toward US trade deal after Trump call

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that negotiations with Washington are advancing toward a comprehensive trade agreement following a "very good" call with US President Donald Trump, as officials work to resolve disputes over steel and automobile tariffs and revise regional supply chain rules.

Iranian strikes inflict 'irreparable' damage on US bases: Report

A senior US service member told ABC News that American military installations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have sustained irreparable damage from Iranian strikes, as photos and videos obtained by the outlet reveal destroyed surveillance aircraft and facilities six months into a war that has cost Washington billions of dollars.

Türkiye and Italy discuss strengthening economic partnership in Rome

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and business leaders in Rome on Friday to discuss integrated supply chains and joint manufacturing opportunities across strategic sectors including automotive, defense, and energy.

Trump announces 'Infinite Life' deal for Greenland security control

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Washington has secured permanent control over Greenland's security at no cost under an "Infinite Life" agreement with Denmark, vowing immediate development of a large military presence on the strategic island while pledging that no US adversary will gain foothold without American approval.

Syria arrests five Assad-era officers over civilian airstrikes

Syrian security officials announced on Friday the detention of five high-ranking air force officers who served under the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime, stating the commanders were involved in planning and executing deadly airstrikes on residential neighborhoods during the country's civil war.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

US President Donald Trump announced Friday he is immediately barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing false information about his administration and warning that other media organizations would face similar restrictions.

Death and destruction continue daily in Gaza: Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross spokesperson Pat Griffiths told Anadolu that death and destruction continue to affect Palestinians in Gaza daily despite reduced hostilities since the ceasefire, warning that urgent humanitarian needs remain unmet as access restrictions block essential aid.

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill honoring Graham

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law comprehensive sanctions legislation targeting Russian officials, oligarchs and financial institutions, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcoming the move as "critically important" to maintaining pressure on Moscow to end the war.

Historic call for Gaza: A blockade on Israel to support the resistance