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Iran calls Trump's claim of US control over Hormuz 'nothing more than lies'

Tehran insists the strategic waterway remains under its complete control, with US and Israeli vessels barred from passage.

Egypt denies link to ship targeted off Yemen, condemns Red Sea attacks

Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon as defence minister vows no withdrawal

Iran calls Trump's claim of US control over Hormuz 'nothing more than lies'

Iran calls Trump's claim of US control over Hormuz 'nothing more than lies'

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Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

According to Financial Crimes Investigation Board report, financial transaction volumes of many companies belonging to the organisation surged significantly after 2020, while companies underwent divisions and transfers.

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

Live updates: Iran-US conflict

Live blog - US-Israeli war on Iran

Live blog - US-Israeli war on Iran

Hormuz hangs in balance as Iran, US trade fresh threats

US to send aircraft carrier to Middle East: report

Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi refinery: affiliated media

Turkish foreign minister meets Arab League secretary-general in Egypt

Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill

'I am just waiting to die' — Gaza cancer patients face rising mortality amid Israeli curbs: medics

Palestinian health officials say 20,000 patients, including 5,000 cancer patients, remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad.

Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank town, declare curfew as illegal settlers besiege Palestinians

Pro-Palestine campaigners call for Spider-Man film boycott over producer's Israel support

'I am just waiting to die' — Gaza cancer patients face rising mortality amid Israeli curbs: medics

'I am just waiting to die' — Gaza cancer patients face rising mortality amid Israeli curbs: medics

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Türkiye’s defence and aerospace exports, 2002–2025

Türkiye’s defence and aerospace exports, 2002–2025

Türkiye’s economic growth over two decades

Türkiye’s economic growth over two decades

Bypassing Hormuz: Redrawing Gulf oil routes

Bypassing Hormuz: Redrawing Gulf oil routes

Turkish top diplomat, Arab League secretary-general hold talks in Egypt

During a two-day visit to Egypt, Hakan Fidan is also scheduled to meet the Egyptian president and senior officials.

Turkish top diplomat, Arab League secretary-general hold talks in Egypt

Turkish top diplomat, Arab League secretary-general hold talks in Egypt

Indonesia rejects Israel's Gaza roadmap snub, backs push for peace

Jakarta says the proposed plan offers a path towards rebuilding Gaza, restoring stability and advancing broader regional peace efforts.

Indonesia rejects Israel's Gaza roadmap snub, backs push for peace

Indonesia rejects Israel's Gaza roadmap snub, backs push for peace

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Muhammed Ali UCAR

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to Ankara signifies a new dynamic between Vienna and Ankara. In times of geopolitical crises, closer cooperation is not only sensible but strategically necessary.

Sabena Siddiqui

Mecca defence pact could be the blueprint for a new regional security architecture

Mecca deal is much more than just a defence pact between three nations

By Ziyad Motala

A Democrat upset that highlights Israel's diminishing influence on US voters

By Sabir Askeroglu

What the Middle East needs is security without hegemony

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to Ankara signifies a new dynamic between Vienna and Ankara. In times of geopolitical crises, closer cooperation is not only sensible but strategically necessary.

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Sabena Siddiqui

Mecca defence pact could be the blueprint for a new regional security architecture

Mecca deal is much more than just a defence pact between three nations

By Ziyad Motala

A Democrat upset that highlights Israel's diminishing influence on US voters

By Sabir Askeroglu

What the Middle East needs is security without hegemony

Muslim Arab historian Ibn Khaldun's emphasis on geography's impact in political affairs shows its relevance in current Hormuz tensions, experts say.

Muslim Arab historian Ibn Khaldun's emphasis on geography's impact in political affairs shows its relevance in current Hormuz tensions, experts say.

How Hormuz tensions echo Ibn Khaldun's theories on geography and power

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Muslim Arab historian Ibn Khaldun's emphasis on geography's impact in political affairs shows its relevance in current Hormuz tensions, experts say.

Argentine player assault Spanish player after the final.

Argentine player assault Spanish player after the final.

The ugly side of the Beautiful Game: Major controversies of the 2026 World Cup

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Argentine player assault Spanish player after the final. / AP

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World Cup 2026 standouts: The biggest names and the breakout heroes who stole the spotlight

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Many breakout stars stole the spotlight from already established talents in the World Cup. / AFP Archive

Will the Mecca Agreement grow beyond its founding three?

As Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan launch the Mecca Agreement, analysts examine whether the pact could evolve into a broader regional security framework that reshapes alliances across the Middle East.

Will the Mecca Agreement grow beyond its founding three?

Will the Mecca Agreement grow beyond its founding three?

Deadly train strike in Ukraine's Odessa region as Russia, Kiev trade drone blows

A passenger train carrying 340 people was hit in southern Ukraine, while Kiev said it struck a major Russian oil refinery as both sides reported hundreds of drones in the latest escalation.

Deadly train strike in Ukraine's Odessa region as Russia, Kiev trade drone blows

Deadly train strike in Ukraine's Odessa region as Russia, Kiev trade drone blows

Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection

The latest incursion comes as tensions remain high around occupied East Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, where longstanding arrangements govern access and worship.

Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection

Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection

Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

Türkiye detains 30 suspects in operation targeting Alihan Kuris criminal organisation

According to Financial Crimes Investigation Board report, financial transaction volumes of many companies belonging to the organisation surged significantly after 2020, while companies underwent divisions and transfers.

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

Türkiye plans lunar mission launch in early 2027

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Türkiye’s defence and aerospace exports, 2002–2025

Türkiye’s defence and aerospace exports, 2002–2025

Türkiye’s economic growth over two decades

Türkiye’s economic growth over two decades

Bypassing Hormuz: Redrawing Gulf oil routes

Bypassing Hormuz: Redrawing Gulf oil routes

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Muhammed Ali UCAR

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to Ankara signifies a new dynamic between Vienna and Ankara. In times of geopolitical crises, closer cooperation is not only sensible but strategically necessary.

Sabena Siddiqui

Mecca defence pact could be the blueprint for a new regional security architecture

Mecca deal is much more than just a defence pact between three nations

By Ziyad Motala

A Democrat upset that highlights Israel's diminishing influence on US voters

By Sabir Askeroglu

What the Middle East needs is security without hegemony

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to Ankara signifies a new dynamic between Vienna and Ankara. In times of geopolitical crises, closer cooperation is not only sensible but strategically necessary.

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation

Sabena Siddiqui

Mecca defence pact could be the blueprint for a new regional security architecture

Mecca deal is much more than just a defence pact between three nations

By Ziyad Motala

A Democrat upset that highlights Israel's diminishing influence on US voters

By Sabir Askeroglu

What the Middle East needs is security without hegemony

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COP31's real test: Can Türkiye turn climate promises into investment?

COP31's real test: Can Türkiye turn climate promises into investment?

COP31's real test: Can Türkiye turn climate promises into investment?

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Six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, back FIFA's Infantino

Four of the six signatories of a joint statement are FIFA Council members, while some of the federations are also members of the AFC that had expressed disappointment about Infantino's private investment plan.

Five killed, eight missing after landslide buries homes in western Nepal

Rescuers struggle to reach remote Thawang village after a landslide swept away 11 houses and sheds, with poor road access hampering search efforts.

Germany records highest heat-related death toll since 2016

The toll could be higher than the conservative estimate of 12,500 deaths, health officials say.

Türkiye calls on Tunisia to release imprisoned Ennahda leader Ghannouchi

Türkiye calls on Tunisia to release imprisoned Ennahda leader Ghannouchi

Türkiye calls on Tunisia to release imprisoned Ennahda leader Ghannouchi

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus says Rached Ghannouchi's age and health concerns require full medical support and humane conditions.

Romania shuts only nuclear plant as Danube water levels hit record low

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Six Arab football federations, including Qatar and Morocco, back FIFA's Infantino

Four of the six signatories of a joint statement are FIFA Council members, while some of the federations are also members of the AFC that had expressed disappointment about Infantino's private investment plan.

Five killed, eight missing after landslide buries homes in western Nepal

Rescuers struggle to reach remote Thawang village after a landslide swept away 11 houses and sheds, with poor road access hampering search efforts.

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The toll could be higher than the conservative estimate of 12,500 deaths, health officials say.

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Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Venezuela confirms political transition talks begin next week in Caracas

Venezuela's interim government, opposition wrap up first round of transition talks

Venezuela's interim government, opposition wrap up first round of transition talks

Venezuela's interim government, opposition wrap up first round of transition talks

Israeli figure sparks outrage with AI video depicting African migrants as rubbish

Israeli figure sparks outrage with AI video depicting African migrants as rubbish

Israeli figure sparks outrage with AI video depicting African migrants as rubbish

Hunter Biden says it's not anti-Semitic to call Netanyahu 'evil incarnate'

Hunter Biden says it's not anti-Semitic to call Netanyahu 'evil incarnate'

Hunter Biden says it's not anti-Semitic to call Netanyahu 'evil incarnate'

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Syria busts Daesh terrorist cell in Quneitra province

Syria busts Daesh terrorist cell in Quneitra province

Syria busts Daesh terrorist cell in Quneitra province

Syria reaches deal with Moscow over fate of Russian bases

Syria reaches deal with Moscow over fate of Russian bases

Syria reaches deal with Moscow over fate of Russian bases

Israel detains young Syrian man during Daraa province raid

Israel detains young Syrian man during Daraa province raid

Israel detains young Syrian man during Daraa province raid

Syrian forces kill two Daesh terrorists planting explosive device

Syrian forces kill two Daesh terrorists planting explosive device

Syrian forces kill two Daesh terrorists planting explosive device

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Medical data breach exposes information of 19 million Poles

Medical data breach exposes information of 19 million Poles

Medical data breach exposes information of 19 million Poles

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, drawing strong Japanese protest

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, drawing strong Japanese protest

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, drawing strong Japanese protest

Pakistan, Norway discuss regional developments, bilateral ties

Pakistan, Norway discuss regional developments, bilateral ties

Pakistan, Norway discuss regional developments, bilateral ties

South Korea deploys military vehicles, water tankers as drought grips southeast

South Korea deploys military vehicles, water tankers as drought grips southeast

South Korea deploys military vehicles, water tankers as drought grips southeast

Rescuers search for five missing after Indonesia ferry fire

Rescuers search for five missing after Indonesia ferry fire

Rescuers search for five missing after Indonesia ferry fire

CIA doubted Israel-supplied claim of Iran plot against Trump after NATO summit: report

CIA doubted Israel-supplied claim of Iran plot against Trump after NATO summit: report

CIA doubted Israel-supplied claim of Iran plot against Trump after NATO summit: report

Colombia approves joint anti-drug operations with US military, Hegseth says

Colombia approves joint anti-drug operations with US military, Hegseth says

Colombia approves joint anti-drug operations with US military, Hegseth says

US lawmaker seeks answers over prolonged USS Abraham Lincoln Middle East deployment

US lawmaker seeks answers over prolonged USS Abraham Lincoln Middle East deployment

US lawmaker seeks answers over prolonged USS Abraham Lincoln Middle East deployment

France, 25 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

France, 25 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

France, 25 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

Colombia declares three days of national mourning as earthquake death toll rises to 265

Colombia declares three days of national mourning as earthquake death toll rises to 265

Colombia declares three days of national mourning as earthquake death toll rises to 265

US jury orders Boeing to pay $29M to 737 MAX crash victim's family

US jury orders Boeing to pay $29M to 737 MAX crash victim's family

US jury orders Boeing to pay $29M to 737 MAX crash victim's family

US man indicted for hate crime after allegedly hunting, stabbing Muslim man at mall

US man indicted for hate crime after allegedly hunting, stabbing Muslim man at mall

US man indicted for hate crime after allegedly hunting, stabbing Muslim man at mall

Hamas to take part in Palestinian elections under broad coalition

Hamas to take part in Palestinian elections under broad coalition

Hamas to take part in Palestinian elections under broad coalition

Türkiye to continue constructive, mediating role in Libya: Foreign minister

Türkiye to continue constructive, mediating role in Libya: Foreign minister

Türkiye to continue constructive, mediating role in Libya: Foreign minister

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave by August end

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave by August end

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave by August end