World

‘Not in my name’: Kosovo rallies to remove stain on legacy of freedom struggle

Thousands of Kosovars and Albanians continue to hold rallies denouncing the conviction of former president Hashim Thaci by a court in The Hague.

German Jewish artist Wolf Biermann rebukes Netanyahu over genocide in Gaza

The 89-year-old Jewish artist, whose family was murdered during the Holocaust, says Israel’s conduct in Gaza is deeply painful and blames Netanyahu’s government for fueling antisemitism.

'Baby killers': Israel loses US public support after three years of Gaza genocide

US Vice President Vance publicly criticised Israel on several occasions over opposition to Trump's interim deal with Iran and for attacks in Lebanon.

Operation 'Dawn of Yemen' launched to retake Sanaa from Houthis

The announcement came as Yemeni government forces launched military operations against the Houthis in several areas, including the strategic Bab al Mandab region.

Türkiye condemns Israeli activities along 'Sufa 53 line' in Syria's Quneitra

Ankara calls on the international community to take effective, decisive steps to end Israel's expansionist policies and ensure withdrawal from occupied Syrian territory.

Russia now treats Germany as 'main adversary': Berlin

Martin Jaeger says no other country poses such a direct and concrete threat, and adds that Moscow now treats Germany as a main adversary

Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close

Around 5,000 people have been arrested since the movement began, while 24 schools have been "burned or ransacked," according to French authorities.

Russian lab worker dies in suspected plague case, hospital quarantines: report

According to local media, the 28-year-old woman died of plague following an alleged laboratory accident in Shelekhov.

Yemeni forces seize strategic sites near Bab al Mandab

Southern Giants brigade announces launch of 'decisive' military operation against Houthis in Bab al Mandab area.

Spain's Sanchez announces snap elections after housing measures rejected

The prime minister says housing, inequality and public services remain challenges and calls for renewed public support to continue reforms.

Türkiye-led Antalya Declaration unites 21 countries on peaceful space cooperation

Declaration brings ministers, lawmakers and space agency chiefs together around peaceful, sustainable and responsible use of space.

Becirovic retains Bosniak presidency seat as Filipovic wins Croat post in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Preliminary results show Becirovic retaining Bosniak seat as Filipovic wins Croat post and SNSD leads key races.

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, national coach says

Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp after coach Jorge Jesus told him he would not start against Denmark, with Portugal going on to win Nations League match 4-2 without him.

Pacific leaders urge climate action as UN pre-COP talks open

Island nations demand urgent climate funding ahead of world leaders' COP31 meeting in Antalya, Türkiye.

OpenAI chief says AI's rewards justify accepting 'some bad things'

Altman argues that preventing every hack or misuse of AI is unrealistic, and the technology will ultimately enable far more beneficial uses than harmful ones.

US prepares to deploy extra troops and aircraft to Israel: report

CENTCOM reportedly prepares to deploy additional troops to Israel, where roughly 3,000 personnel are already operating air defence systems.

Flavio Bolsonaro takes early lead over Lula as Brazil counts presidential votes

Right-wing Senator Bolsonaro leads incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in early counts.

US pulls entire B-1 strategic bomber fleet from UK base after terror scare

RAF Fairford served as key staging hub for US bomber strikes on Iran after Britain authorised Washington to use Gloucestershire base during Iran war.

Israel's opposition narrowly ahead as election committee penalises Netanyahu — poll

Latest polling shows a divided Knesset, leaving the opposition dependent on Ra'am to reach a majority.

Antalya hosts IAC 2026: What to know about the global space gathering

More than 10,000 delegates, heads of major space agencies expected in Antalya on October 5-9 for 77th International Astronautical Congress, 1st ever held in Türkiye.

Egypt's Sisi, Sudan’s Burhan discuss efforts to end war in Sudan

Sisi reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty during talks in El-Alamein.

Syria condemns Israeli excavation work near occupied Golan Heights as ‘flagrant breach’

Syria's foreign ministry warns military road project violates 1974 disengagement agreement and threatens regional stability.

Who is Jay Clayton, the man leading Trump’s AI push?

Longtime Wall Street lawyer and intelligence chief Jay Clayton takes charge of Trump’s new task force aimed at advancing US artificial intelligence leadership.

Palestinian Christians face persecution, discrimination: Serbian Orthodox Church

Patriarch Porfirije urges protection of 2,000-year-old Christian presence, warns against marginalising religious communities.