08/09/2026, Tuesday12:45
Russian forces launched a massive overnight barrage of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles targeting cities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injuring at least six people in the capital and resuming hostilities after a brief ceasefire.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday urged states to end transfers of arms to Israel and called on companies to cease business supporting illegal settlements, warning that annexation of the West Bank continues unobstructed despite international court rulings.The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' Prime Minister Unal Ustel said Saturday that the death toll from the Filo Jet ferry accident off Girne has climbed to 13, while 15 people remain missing as search operations continue in the waters between the island and Türkiye.President Erdogan tells the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek that Ankara sees the organization as a "rising star" and will advance ties across energy and transport sectors, emphasizing the bloc's role in a multipolar order and the importance of the Mecca Defense Alliance for regional stability.Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Russian forces launched a massive overnight barrage of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles targeting cities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injuring at least six people in the capital and resuming hostilities after a brief ceasefire.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday urged states to end transfers of arms to Israel and called on companies to cease business supporting illegal settlements, warning that annexation of the West Bank continues unobstructed despite international court rulings.The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' Prime Minister Unal Ustel said Saturday that the death toll from the Filo Jet ferry accident off Girne has climbed to 13, while 15 people remain missing as search operations continue in the waters between the island and Türkiye.President Erdogan tells the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek that Ankara sees the organization as a "rising star" and will advance ties across energy and transport sectors, emphasizing the bloc's role in a multipolar order and the importance of the Mecca Defense Alliance for regional stability.Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
