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TEKNOFEST Southeast to open Wednesday in Türkiye's Sanliurfa

The five-day aviation, space and technology festival will feature air shows, technology competitions, exhibitions and educational activities.

How Greece and Greek-administered Southern Cyprus risk their sovereignty by aligning with Israel

Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration see closer ties with Israel as a security safeguard, but growing military dependence could create new risks to their sovereignty and regional stability.

The horseshoe alliance: How America’s hard-left, far-right are converging on key issues

The two opposite sides of the US political spectrum have taken identical positions on Gaza, aid to Israel, Iran war, AI platforms, and Epstein files. But experts are unsure if it can pave the way for actual policy change

Russia warns UK and NATO of nuclear response over Kaliningrad blockade

The Russian Embassy in London says any blockade attempt against Kaliningrad would provoke a full military response, including nuclear force.

Türkiye plans to digitally archive centuries-old Turkish music

The collection will include works dating to Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir storms Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque with hundreds of settlers

Palestinian authorities warn of grave consequences from Israel's attempts to impose new divisions at the mosque.

Israeli violence, illegal settlement expansion make life 'intolerable' for Palestinians: ICRC

Red Cross warns that illegal Israeli settler violence, movement restrictions and expanding settlements in occupied West Bank are causing severe humanitarian harm and disrupting access to health care, education and liveli

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns

The departure will take effect on October 2 as Director Kash Patel commends former Missouri attorney general for institutional reforms.

Did Israel just move to completely erase the idea of Palestine?

Israel's unprecedented land seizure in an area designated for Palestinians, alongside illegal settlement expansion and the emptying of villages, has deepened concerns over the future of Palestinian statehood.

Iran's Ghalibaf warns no country can sell oil if Tehran is blocked

Iran's oil exports collapsed to zero in August, with parliament speaker Ghalibaf accusing it on the ongoing war and US sanctions.

French high schools blocked as student protests escalate, police deploy tear gas

Schools in Paris, Saint-Denis, Grenoble and Lille were among those affected as students protested overcrowded classes, teacher shortages and scheduling issues, with clashes reported in the Alpes-Maritimes.

US ban on $1B of Canadian imports takes effect as trade dispute continues

The restrictions target select Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles, as Ottawa responds with new tariffs on US goods.

Central Tokyo lashed with record 34 straight days of rain

Total rainfall roughly reached three times the average precipitation for the entire month of September.

OpenAI apologises to Australia over unauthorised government website access

The tech giant admits its systems breached Australian government networks and pledges stronger safeguards and support for affected agencies going forward.

Floods kill more than 100 in Thailand and India, affect millions

Thailand's flood death toll rises to 23, with more than 2.6 million affected, while at least 81 people have died in India's Uttar Pradesh after days of heavy rain and flooding.

Tokyo logs 34th straight day of rain, longest streak on record

The relentless rain has left central Tokyo soaked, well beyond its usual September rainfall average for the year.

Palestinian man shot as Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank town

Israeli forces blocked medics from reaching the wounded man in Qabatiya, while illegal settlers attacked Palestinian homes and farmland in several areas.

Israeli forces raid homes, establish checkpoint in southern Syria

Israeli forces conduct raids in western Daraa and establish a checkpoint in Quneitra, according to Syrian media.

Two US Navy aviators safely recovered after aircraft mishap on USS Dwight D Eisenhower

Two aviators ejected during aircraft recovery operations off the Virginia coast and were safely returned to the carrier, while four other shipboard personnel were injured.

Gas pipeline fire disrupts supplies to power stations in eastern Syria

The fire disrupts gas flow from the Jbessa plant as firefighting teams isolate the affected section.

Trump questions bail for five men arrested over suspected UK airbase plot

US president expresses surprise at Britain’s decision to release five suspects as counter-terror police investigate possible foreign state involvement.

Rubio says 'foreign actor' behind suspected plot near RAF base in UK

Marco Rubio thanked British authorities for their cooperation in case involving RAF Fairford, a base used by the US military in south-west England, and said Washington remained in contact with them.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan holds high-level talks with UAE leadership

Fidan meets senior UAE officials to discuss bilateral relations and problems facing the region.

Over 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia as 10,000 more prepare, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine claims new data showing thousands of additional North Korean troops are being selected for training and deployment to Russia.