TRT World - Breaking News, Live Coverage, Opinions and Visuals https://www.trtworld.com Breaking news, live coverage, opinions, features, in-depth analysis and visuals from TRT World, 24/7 en Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:45:57 GMT South Korean AI chipmaker SK hynix raises $26.5B in blockbuster US listing /article/ce56d2b1e382 /article/ce56d2b1e382 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:29:47 GMT The memory-chip giant's Nasdaq debut ranks among the world's biggest stock sales, with proceeds earmarked for new semiconductor fabs and advanced packaging as demand for AI memory surges.

[FILE]: SK hynix supplies advanced memory chips to industry behemoth Nvidia. /Reuters

]]> Israeli army wounds Palestinian, detains medics during occupied West Bank raid /article/30f3fc928187 /article/30f3fc928187 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:45:29 GMT Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli forces detained its personnel as they were treating the wounded and confiscated ambulance keys.

Israeli forces detain Palestinians protesting as the military demolishes two homes in the occupied West Bank, Palestine, July 7 2026 [FILE]. / َAA

]]> US F110 engine sale to Türkiye moves forward as Congress does not intervene /article/c38d7098ed02 /article/c38d7098ed02 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT 15-day review period in the US Congress regarding the sale of F110 engines to Türkiye ends; the sale process will continue without congressional intervention.

[FILE]: A resolution calling for the blocking of the sale was not brought to either the House or the Senate before the review period expired. / reuters

]]> US pauses Iran strikes amid diplomatic efforts: report /article/49d334eeb542 /article/49d334eeb542 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:57:51 GMT Diplomacy is happening behind the scenes right now to ease tensions in the US-Iran conflict, an official tells CNN.

[FILE] A woman walks past an anti-US and anti-Israel mural depicting missiles hitting an aircraft carrier in Tehran on May 26 2026. / AFP

]]> Can US, Iran return to negotiations after Trump says ceasefire over? /article/851970539db5 /article/851970539db5 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:50:21 GMT A negotiated settlement remains preferable to renewed conflict, experts say, warning that a wider war with Iran would destabilise global energy markets and push up US fuel prices.

Iran–US tensions escalate amid strikes, counterclaims, and warnings of further retaliation across the Middle East.

]]> Replica mosque burned in Northern Ireland as police investigate hate crime /article/25edf1ba8653 /article/25edf1ba8653 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:51:18 GMT The display, erected after recent anti-migrant unrest, drew widespread condemnation from politicians, who called it an 'act of intimidation'.

An effigy of a person holding a knife in a mosque stands atop the Moygashel bonfire, Northern Ireland, July 9 2026. (Reuters)

]]> Russia says it downed 376 Ukrainian drones as strikes ignite fires at oil facilities /article/b6e96ad0934d /article/b6e96ad0934d Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:02:23 GMT Moscow says overnight Ukrainian drone attacks sparked fires at refineries, fuel depots and a sea port in southern Russia; no casualties were reported.

[FILE] Fire at Omsk oil refinery as the region's governor says the province came under attack from Ukrainian drones July 6 2026.

]]> North Korea vows to expand nuclear arsenal, boost military intelligence /article/2266f5049308 /article/2266f5049308 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:58:06 GMT North Korea says it will expand its nuclear arsenal and strengthen military intelligence operations targeting South Korea.

[FILE] North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects nuclear warheads at an undisclosed location. (Reuters)

]]> Regional mediators push to defuse US-Iran tensions, revive nuclear talks /article/930267437f59 /article/930267437f59 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:05:13 GMT Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt are holding intensive calls with Washington and Tehran to ease latest escalation and pave the way for renewed technical negotiations on a nuclear deal, according to a report.

[FILE]: Iran and the US exchanged attacks over the past two days following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. / Reuters

]]> 'Butter chicken tsunami': Why Indian PM Modi's visit has sparked backlash in New Zealand /article/f8f65eafa970 /article/f8f65eafa970 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:02:30 GMT Modi's visit highlights strengthening India–New Zealand ties and a new free trade deal, even as it unfolds amid political controversy and growing debate over migration and anti-Indian rhetoric.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he boards his plane at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Australia, July 10 2026.

]]> Mexico pushes for prosecutions over migrant deaths in US /article/a9fcee46ba0c /article/a9fcee46ba0c Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:03:26 GMT Mexico will urge US authorities to pursue criminal charges over the deaths of Mexican immigrants in ICE custody or during federal raids, escalating tensions over Trump's immigration crackdown.

[FILE] Immigration Customs Enforcement officer waiting to make detainments at immigration court in Manhattan, New York City. / AFP

]]> Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 /article/4895ecc698f1 /article/4895ecc698f1 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:47:11 GMT Victims were found in vehicles and a nearby hamlet as flames swept through Spain's Almeria province, prompting authorities to call the disaster an 'unprecedented tragedy' and deploy military firefighters.

An emergency worker looks on during a wildfire in Almeria. /Reuters

]]> Spain's coach describes Belgium as their 'hardest' World Cup test /article/72127931ca77 /article/72127931ca77 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:38 GMT Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says game against Belgium "will be the toughest test we’ve faced so far," highlighting that Belgium's experienced squad includes players with proven quality at some of Europe's biggest clubs.

Spain coach hopes star player Lamine Yamal "to perform on the attacking front". [File] / AP

]]> Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem reportedly survives Israeli assassination attempt /article/092d797cb944 /article/092d797cb944 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:14 GMT Qassem was not in the car when the Israeli attack took place, but his bodyguard was reportedly killed.

Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily Israeli attacks and killings. [File] / AP

]]> England eye World Cup glory while Haaland's heroics against Brazil keep Norway dreaming /article/be421abf7005 /article/be421abf7005 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:18 GMT England boasting in-form Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are favourites to reach semis in Florida but Norway's scoring machine Erling Haaland stands in their way.

Haaland scored twice as Norway beat five-time World Cup champion Brazil and advanced to the quarterfinals to face England.

]]> Kylian Mbappe scores his 8th goal of World Cup to help France beat Morocco 2-0 /article/dcd3cc11d21d /article/dcd3cc11d21d Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:31 GMT Kylian Mbappe equals Argentine star Lionel Messi at top of goalscoring charts in race for Golden Boot as Les Bleus defeat Atlas Lions to reach semi-final.

France v Morocco - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final

]]> Iran mourners vow revenge as Khamenei is laid to rest in his hometown Mashhad /article/7a859a37dfcf /article/7a859a37dfcf Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:12 GMT Millions gathered at the Razavi Shrine in Mashhad for funeral prayers led by Khamenei's eldest son, Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Mostafa Hosseini Khamenei, IRNA reports.

Khamenei was buried with his infant granddaughter, son-in-law, daughter and Mojtaba Khamenei's wife Zahra Haddad Adel. / AP

]]> Syria arrests cell members behind Damascus terrorist bombings /article/b9b232925bdd /article/b9b232925bdd Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:25 GMT Syria's interior minister says authorities will disclose "identities of the cell members, their roles, and all of their affiliations" once investigations are completed.

A cordoned-off area and debris in the aftermath of explosions near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus

]]> Türkiye's Erdogan hails successful conclusion of NATO summit, thanks participants, organisers /article/6050a613b949 /article/6050a613b949 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:59:49 GMT Turkish President Erdogan says the summit brought together the leaders of NATO's 32 member states, adding that the event had strengthened Ankara's international profile.

Erdogan thanked Rutte for "his cooperation-oriented approach and efforts in the preparation and organisation of the NATO Ankara Summit."

]]> Burnham vows tougher Israel policy, apologises over Labour's Gaza response /article/636ff84d0ab3 /article/636ff84d0ab3 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:08:09 GMT The UK premier-in-waiting says a future Labour government would increase pressure on Israel while calling for accountability over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Andy Burnham says a Labour government under his leadership would consider stronger measures against Israel.

]]> Fire at China shoe factory kills dozens, many feared trapped /article/9cd1727168d6 /article/9cd1727168d6 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:57:54 GMT President Xi Jinping orders an investigation and calls for strict accountability.

At least 28 people die in a fire at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province, where authorities say some people remain trapped.

]]> Srebrenica genocide denial is 'anti-civilisational act': Bosnian Presidency chair tells UN /article/bda43a0dd0b9 /article/bda43a0dd0b9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:49 GMT "The genocide against Bosniaks is not a statistic," says Denis Becirovic.

Denis Becirovic addresses "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2024.

]]> Turkish music, traditional attire captivate world leaders at NATO Ankara summit /article/23c0fb6dd1d7 /article/23c0fb6dd1d7 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:40:53 GMT Artists perform works ranging from Western classical music to Turkish and Turkic world melodies during summit programmes.

Artists perform traditional Turkish music during the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara.

]]> Türkiye, Iraq move to boost energy ties with pipeline deal, development push /article/ae8b44b28d1b /article/ae8b44b28d1b Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:35:06 GMT Ankara and Baghdad explore wider cooperation in oil, gas, electricity and investment as both sides seek to turn the Development Road Project into a regional economic hub.

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar held talks in Baghdad with Iraqi PM al-Zaydi and Oil Minister Khudair. (AA)

]]> Türkiye's culinary traditions delight guests at NATO summit banquet /article/2ee8c00ce268 /article/2ee8c00ce268 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:50:51 GMT Michelin Guide-listed chef Sinem Ozler says that serving an official banquet was a career-defining honour, with Anatolian dishes earning praise from international guests.

“Representing Türkiye at this level has become a source of pride that I will never forget," Ozler said.

]]> Türkiye, Iran discuss regional developments, US-Iran ceasefire /article/1d240f18444a /article/1d240f18444a Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:36:36 GMT Hakan Fidan, Abbas Araghchi exchange developments, status of ceasefire, say Turkish foreign ministry sources.

Fidan, Araghchi hold a phone call on ceasefire, regional developments on July 9, 2026.

]]> Türkiye, US defence giants join forces for next-generation security push /article/25d520349816 /article/25d520349816 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:17:20 GMT Officials and industry leaders in Ankara discuss joint production, supply chains and advanced technologies as allies seek a stronger transatlantic defence industrial base.

The Türkiye-US Defense Industry Cooperation Roundtable was held July 7 on the sidelines of the NATO Summit by DEİK. (AA)

]]> Turkish, Slovak presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional issues on NATO summit sidelines /article/ff753bb828f8 /article/ff753bb828f8 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:12 GMT Turkish President Erdogan calls for closer economic cooperation, says Europe’s defence efforts should complement NATO.

Erdogan stressed the need to step up efforts to achieve the two countries’ mutual trade and investment goals.

]]> Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Albanian PM Rama on NATO summit sidelines /article/89a5316b8e38 /article/89a5316b8e38 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:06:32 GMT Leaders meet at the Presidential Complex after the conclusion of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by Türkiye.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan receives Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 9, 2026

]]> Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout /article/d05446c1fd1f /article/d05446c1fd1f Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:29:21 GMT International outlets point to Ankara's growing strategic weight and President Erdogan's diplomatic influence as key takeaways from the NATO summit.

General view of the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026.

]]> Putin 'open to dialogue' with Trump despite delay: Kremlin /article/dd375b4e9342 /article/dd375b4e9342 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:42:40 GMT Kremlin spokesperson Peskov says the phone call does not affect President Putin's willingness to engage with his US counterpart Trump despite continuing disagreements over Ukraine.

Kremlin said diplomacy remains possible despite differences. [File photo]

]]> South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits /article/65da09325c42 /article/65da09325c42 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:15:28 GMT Many in the country feel the December vote would bestow a new government with a popular mandate to allow for state-building and enable citizens to demand accountability.

A man runs with the national flags of South Sudan in Juba.

]]> Türkiye hails Trump's CAATSA remarks, calls Ankara NATO summit 'historic' /article/3d7d384dd456 /article/3d7d384dd456 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:33:50 GMT Turkish defence ministry reiterates call to lift all restrictions on Türkiye's defence industry, saying sanctions are incompatible with "spirit of alliance".

Türkiye "continues to make significant contributions to NATO's deterrence and collective security as a strong and effective ally," he said. / َAA

]]> US strikes Iran rail bridge linking Russia, China as truce collapses /article/1a1edeedaf09 /article/1a1edeedaf09 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:57:55 GMT A reported cruise missile attack hits a strategic transport corridor connecting Iran with China and Russia as Washington says it is targeting Tehran’s military capabilities.

In this file image, an intercity train moves along tracks in southern Tehran on June 20, 2026. (AFP Archive)

]]> US strike targets area around Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant: state media /article/c3a4f21dded9 /article/c3a4f21dded9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:42:50 GMT Iranian state media says the strike hit the area surrounding the Bushehr facility, with officials reporting no immediate casualties.

[FILE] Satellite image shows the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr Province, Iran, May 26 2025. / Reuters

]]> Germany reports over 5,000 deaths from June heatwave /article/092bfa1232a8 /article/092bfa1232a8 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:44:53 GMT Some 5,120 people have died due to heat from the beginning of this summer, the Robert Koch Institute reports.

An information board displays a warning from extreme heat in Berlin, Germany, on June 26 2026.

]]> Ebola death toll hits 600 in DRC amid insecurity, strained health system /article/aede54f215e2 /article/aede54f215e2 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:42:40 GMT The outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.

[FILE] A Congolese nun carries a child cleared of Ebola at a treatment centre in Bunia, eastern DRC, June 2026. / Reuters

]]> Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza despite ceasefire /article/7d74225be058 /article/7d74225be058 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:41:10 GMT An Israeli drone strike targets a home west of Khan Yunus, killing two people amid Israel's continued violations of a ceasefire deal in place since last October.

[FILE] Mourners carry the body of a victim who was killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis. (AFP)

]]> Angry crowds overturn Ukrainian conscription vehicle in Lviv /article/6f69c58903a9 /article/6f69c58903a9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:04 GMT A clash between residents and army recruitment officers in western Ukraine reignites public anger over mandatory military service.

[FILE] Ukrainian servicemen attend a military training at an undisclosed location in Zaporizhzhia region. (AFP)

]]> Germany to purchase US Tomahawk missiles: Chancellor Merz /article/9dd291d75ece /article/9dd291d75ece Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:58:58 GMT Berlin has agreed with Washington to buy US Tomahawk missiles and station them in Germany, helping the country close its strategic defence gap, Merz tells parliament.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to media following the main session of the NATO meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8 2026.

]]> Khamenei's coffin arrives in Mashhad as Iran prepares for final burial rites /article/17ad861397ec /article/17ad861397ec Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:42:16 GMT Iran prepares to hold burial ceremonies for slain supreme leader Khamenei, following earlier funeral processions attended by mourners.

Coffins carrying Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family being flown to Mashhad for burial.

]]> Daily News Brief, July 9 /audio/c7fd1d28d11f /audio/c7fd1d28d11f Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:43:05 GMT Turkish President Erdogan says Türkiye-US defence ties enter a new phase after NATO summit in Ankara. And, Morocco clash with France to kick off World Cup quarterfinals...listen for more.

Daily News Brief

]]> EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing clean energy rollout in poorer member states: firms /article/ab4bcb7aaf36 /article/ab4bcb7aaf36 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:42:13 GMT Industry players warn that restricting Chinese-made inverters could disrupt solar and wind expansion in Central and Eastern Europe, where poorer countries remain heavily reliant on public financing.

[FILE] China supplies about 70 percent of Europe's inverters. / Reuters

]]> US military delegation to visit Lebanon to coordinate launch of phased Israeli withdrawal /article/782d78a91e04 /article/782d78a91e04 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:19:24 GMT The delegation will establish a field mechanism for phased Israeli withdrawal from agreed pilot zones in Lebanese territory under the US-backed agreement.

[FILE]: A vehicle rides past a building with an Israeli flag in Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border on July 5 2026. / Reuters

]]> Why Türkiye is the next major player in stem cell tech | NexTech /video/tv/shows/683ef219cff794df5641ed74/play/f1bffd3059f4 /video/tv/shows/683ef219cff794df5641ed74/play/f1bffd3059f4 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:47 GMT

Why Türkiye is the next major player in stem cell tech | NexTech

 'We do not need permission to stay': Israeli minister rejects Trump's Lebanon remarks /article/0dc5505c5644 /article/0dc5505c5644 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:06:28 GMT Israel Katz says Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, rejecting US President Trump's remarks about withdrawal under a US-backed framework.

Smoke rises following Israeli controlled-explosions in the village of al-Taibeh as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on July 8, 2026. / AFP

]]> ICC official reports breakthrough in Sudan's Darfur war crimes probe /article/dad9c4d36909 /article/dad9c4d36909 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:33:40 GMT The International Criminal Court says it has obtained strong new evidence linking crimes in Sudan's Darfur region, where UN experts say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against civilians, to senior leadership.

FILE: "We have got additional evidence linking what is occurring in Darfur with leadership levels," Nazhat Shameem Khan said. /Reuters

]]> Nvidia rival Cerebras to invest billions in Europe's AI infrastructure /article/09794bb55f41 /article/09794bb55f41 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:15:40 GMT The expansion reflects growing demand for AI computing infrastructure in Europe, where governments and businesses are investing heavily in sovereign AI capabilities.

[FILE]: Cerebras Systems is an American AI infrastructure and semiconductor company famous for building the world’s largest AI chips. / Reuters

]]> Iran reports 14 killed in US strikes across five provinces, Tehran-Mashhad rail operations halted /article/5b624d3457a3 /article/5b624d3457a3 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:03:47 GMT Iranian authorities say US strikes over the past two days have left 14 dead and 78 injured, while attacks on rail infrastructure disrupt key Tehran-Mashhad passenger route.

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US CENTCOM said were strikes on Iranian military targets. /Reuters

]]> From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit /article/9ba215822ad3 /article/9ba215822ad3 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:24:44 GMT Over two days, allied leaders announced a series of commitments, defence initiatives, and bilateral understandings that could reshape NATO's future.

US President Trump, NATO Secretary General Rutte, British PM Starmer and Turkish President Erdogan during the NATO leaders summit in Ankara. / Reuters

]]> Floods kill 39 in southern China as reservoir breach worsens disaster /article/3a3233c1c387 /article/3a3233c1c387 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:14:59 GMT Flooding across China's Guangxi region has left at least 39 people dead and nine missing, while a reservoir breach and landslides have compounded the disaster.

Rescuers evacuate stranded residents in the aftermath of tropical storm Maysak in Qinzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 7 2026 / AP

]]> South Korea's top court upholds ex-president Yoon's seven-year sentence in martial law case /article/d53024709fa4 /article/d53024709fa4 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:19 GMT Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of obstructing cabinet deliberations ahead of his martial law decree, forging official documents and ordering the deletion of secure military phone records.

Yoon's legal team expressed "deep regret", accusing the Supreme Court of concluding the case "without sufficient deliberation". / AP

]]> Bangladesh relocates Rohingya refugees after landslide kills at least 13 people /article/920f9703d710 /article/920f9703d710 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:38:08 GMT More than 1,000 refugees have been evacuated from high-risk areas as monsoon rains continue to trigger deadly landslides in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar refugee camps.

Rohingya refugees work to rescue victims from a landslide spot at a Rohingya Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, July 8 2026.

]]> India secures Australian uranium supply deal to boost nuclear energy plans /article/87cc060aa08f /article/87cc060aa08f Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:03:27 GMT Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a long-awaited agreement with Australia that clears the way for uranium exports to India for 'exclusively peaceful' civilian use.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, shakes hands with Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 9 2026. /AP

]]> Western Europe records hottest June as global temperatures hit near-record highs /article/b30a4af02238 /article/b30a4af02238 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:09:34 GMT EU climate monitor Copernicus says persistent warming over land and oceans fuelled record June heat in Western Europe, while drought, wildfires and shrinking sea ice underscored worsening climate extremes.

[FILE]: People walk at Trocadero plaza near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris. / AP

]]> Amnesty urges war crimes probe into Israeli strikes that killed families in Lebanon /article/d79e4712240c /article/d79e4712240c Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:51:46 GMT The rights group says three Israeli air strikes on civilian homes killed 24 civilians, including 12 children, and alleges violations of international humanitarian law.

FILE: People gather at the site of an Israeli strike carried out before a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Tyre. /Reuters

]]> Damascus welcomes Washington's move to remove it from 'state sponsors of terrorism' list /article/cd9c478c0ebc /article/cd9c478c0ebc Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:41:45 GMT Syria says the decision marks an 'important development' in bilateral ties based on dialogue and mutual respect.

US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye on July 8 2026. / AP

]]> Iran warns US after new strikes, says only Tehran will decide Hormuz's fate /article/374571785151 /article/374571785151 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:55:58 GMT Parliament Speaker Qalibaf says Iran will not bow to US pressure after fresh American strikes target sites in southern Iran.

Iran's parliament speaker warns US after fresh strikes. (Photo: FILE) / AA

]]> France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals /article/f31c9c11a10d /article/f31c9c11a10d Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:38:45 GMT Match between the European and African giants is a throwback to their 2022 semifinal, where Les Bleus won and knocked out the dark horse.

Didier Deschamps is preparing to end his successful 14-year spell as France coach after the tournament. / Reuters

]]> Graham Platner suspends US Senate race, risking reckoning within Democratic Party /article/c65bdfaa8749 /article/c65bdfaa8749 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:31:51 GMT In a video posted on X, Platner denied allegations against him, urging Democrats to step up for the people of Maine.

Platner's exit leaves Democrats facing a compressed and politically fraught replacement process. (Photo: FILE) / Reuters

]]> Trump says NATO summit settles key issues, praises alliance unity /article/98f581a7e2ec /article/98f581a7e2ec Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:04:36 GMT President Trump says NATO allies are showing greater unity, highlights new trade agreements with Türkiye and praises Ankara as a key partner.

Trump says NATO has 'come a long way' after Ankara summit / AP

]]> President Erdogan declares Ankara NATO summit a 'historic success' as defence ties dominate /article/c66f92a47d08 /article/c66f92a47d08 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:26:01 GMT Turkish president says NATO summit strengthens alliance unity and says Trump takes a positive approach to Türkiye's F-35 programme.

Erdogan says NATO summit marks historic step, cites progress on F-35s. / AA

]]> Curtains fall on Ankara Summit: What's next for NATO? /article/6d6ed39fdd7e /article/6d6ed39fdd7e Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:53:32 GMT The 36th gathering of the transatlantic alliance marked a shift from ambitious pledges to implementation, with allies focusing on defence production, deterrence and NATO's long-term strategic adaptation.

The Ankara summit demonstrated that NATO's priorities are evolving. / Reuters

]]> Three children among at least 10 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza strikes /article/f4be6b5f5153 /article/f4be6b5f5153 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:56:41 GMT Israel struck Gaza City, Khan Younis and Rafah as medical officials report multiple deaths despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Israeli attacks kill at least 10 Palestinians across Gaza. / AA

]]> Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case /article/e0989bc2d9be /article/e0989bc2d9be Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:10:51 GMT US president says American citizenship isn't for sale and will demand a rehearing by the Supreme Court immediately.

The court last month rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the US. / Reuters

]]> US senators back Türkiye's return to F-35 fighter jet programme /article/6c4f9b99e1f6 /article/6c4f9b99e1f6 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:28:56 GMT US lawmakers say resolving concerns over S-400 system could pave the way for Türkiye's return to the F-35 programme.

US lawmakers say Türkiye's F-35 return would strengthen NATO. / AA

]]> US carries out fresh strikes in Iran after Trump said ceasefire is 'over' /article/8af2283631f7 /article/8af2283631f7 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:12:57 GMT Ongoing US strikes appear to be bigger than Tuesday's attacks, as Washington says it is retaliating for Iran's strikes on commercial ships earlier this week.

US carries out fresh strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says. (Photo: FILE) / Reuters

]]> NATO Ankara summit concluded successfully, Fidan says /article/24f610b6172f /article/24f610b6172f Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:06:31 GMT Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the summit laid the foundations for "a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO" under the NATO 3.0 vision.

Fidan said he hoped the NATO Ankara summit would bring peace and security to Türkiye and all allies. / AA

]]> Türkiye-US defence ties enter new phase after NATO summit in Ankara: Erdogan /article/04924c785054 /article/04924c785054 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:43:31 GMT Turkish President Erdogan says US President Trump has expressed a positive view on F-35 sales and highlights closer cooperation in the defence industry, while Ankara pushes for a stronger role inside NATO.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds a press conference following the 36th NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026.

]]> In pictures: Massive crowds mourn Iran's slain leader Khamenei in Iraq's holy cities /article/fd9490af5cc1 /article/fd9490af5cc1 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:37:59 GMT Funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala draw vast crowds as Iran continues six days of ceremonies ahead of Khamenei's burial in Mashhad.

Iran hopes the marathon ceremonies will project strength and unity after the Middle East war. / AP

]]> Erdogan, al Sharaa discuss strengthening Türkiye-Syria cooperation during Ankara summit /article/02dbd3855986 /article/02dbd3855986 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:39 GMT Turkish president says Ankara will continue supporting Syrian people, stresses Syria must stay out of regional conflicts to advance reconstruction.

Türkiye's President Erdogan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026. / AA

]]> Andrew Giuliani defends US handling of Iran team, says 'it was their choice to base in Mexico' /article/9200978bcc49 /article/9200978bcc49 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:46 GMT White House FIFA Task Force Executive Director responding to TRT World question during a press briefing on US co-hosting 2026 World Cup, says, "I stand by the work that we've done."

Andrew Giuliani did not comment on the controversy surrounding refereeing decisions in Egypt's 3-2 defeat against Argentina. [File] / Reuters

]]> Germany hails Türkiye as strategic ally in push for regional stability at Ankara summit /article/50306136e5ba /article/50306136e5ba Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT Merz and Erdogan discuss deeper defence, trade and security cooperation as Berlin and Ankara seek closer coordination within NATO and beyond.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026.

]]> Trump hails Erdogan as 'great leader', calls NATO summit in Türkiye 'very successful' /article/b46eeea58159 /article/b46eeea58159 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:34:47 GMT "We just concluded a very successful NATO summit here in Türkiye," says the US president.

US President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference following the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026. / AA

]]> Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosts leaders' spouses at NATO summit event in Ankara /article/09bb6d395aeb /article/09bb6d395aeb Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:55:04 GMT Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan calls on governments to strengthen oversight of digital platforms, saying children's online safety cannot be left to profit-driven technology companies, during a NATO summit event in Ankara.

Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan meets the spouses of NATO leaders at Cankaya Mansion on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, on July 8, 2026. / AA

]]> Türkiye, UK forge new defence pact at NATO summit in Ankara /article/9b292f7c523e /article/9b292f7c523e Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:18:03 GMT Turkish President Erdogan and UK Prime Minister Starmer oversee a strategic partnership aimed at expanding military cooperation, defence industry links and security coordination between two key NATO allies.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign bilateral agreements in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 8, 2026.

]]> Trump signals removing Syria from US terrorism list, praises al Sharaa /article/00ba2a18d669 /article/00ba2a18d669 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:35:53 GMT US president credits Syrian leader with unifying country in 'very short period'.

Trump offered strong praise for al Sharaa, crediting him with bringing the country together in a short period of time. / Reuters

]]> Saudi, Omani FMs discuss Hormuz security amid renewed Iran-US tensions /article/e77f6c746ada /article/e77f6c746ada Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:10:15 GMT Talks in Muscat focus on maritime security, regional stability, economic cooperation and strategic projects as tensions escalate around key global energy route.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam / Reuters

]]> Hegseth cancels Netanyahu meeting as likely-solved F-35 dispute with Türkiye tests US-Israel ties /article/f46b73859796 /article/f46b73859796 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:30:54 GMT The Pentagon chief’s decision comes as Washington weighs closer defence cooperation with Türkiye despite Netanyahu’s objections to a potential fighter jet sale.

Pete Hegseth’s cancelled meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu comes as the Trump administration signals a willingness to restore defence ties with Türkiye.

]]> US to license Ukraine for Patriot missile production: Trump /article/7770f49a4189 /article/7770f49a4189 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:51:00 GMT US President Trump’s remarks came as Ukraine faced renewed Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kiev, exposing its shortage of crucial US-made Patriot interceptors.

Trump says US ready to 'close the skies' over Ukraine if it's 'necessary' during meeting with Zelenskyy. / Reuters

]]> EU backs Denmark as Trump revives Greenland takeover bid /article/05295c67791c /article/05295c67791c Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:23:08 GMT "Decisions about the future of Greenland are for Greenlanders and Danes to decide," says the bloc's spokesperson.

Danish and EU flags flutter at the courtyard of the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany on June 11, 2025. / Reuters Archive

]]> Trump issues stark Iran warning: 'We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight' /article/ed545f1b80ba /article/ed545f1b80ba Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:58:56 GMT US president says Tehran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, while signalling further military action and discussing global conflicts on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Donald Trump has again stressed that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon, reiterating a long-standing position of his administration.

]]> What comes next as Hamas hands over Gaza administration to UN-backed panel? /article/b02b30da9f6c /article/b02b30da9f6c Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:03:06 GMT Analysts say unabated Israeli aggression is the biggest hurdle in implementing peace deal signed last year.

Israel is creating insurmountable barriers towards achieving peace in Gaza, analysts say. / Reuters

]]> NATO allies back bigger defence push, reaffirm Ukraine support in Ankara declaration /article/a5fa9d37e3c3 /article/a5fa9d37e3c3 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:29:30 GMT Leaders reaffirm collective defence commitments, announce major arms investments and promise continued support for Kiev while warning of long-term security threats.

Leaders attending the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government pose for the traditional family photo in Ankara, Türkiye on July 08, 2026.

]]> Türkiye showcases defence strength at NATO summit panel in Ankara /article/b14196253e92 /article/b14196253e92 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:21:00 GMT The panel in Ankara highlights Türkiye’s production capacity, supply chain strength and role in allied defence architecture.

Guests attend the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum 2026 reception at Turkish Aerospace's (TUSAS) Kahramankazan campus in Ankara on July 7, 2026. / AA Archive

]]> EU calls for diplomacy as renewed US-Iran hostilities imperil ceasefire /article/7440a28f3c56 /article/7440a28f3c56 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:18:51 GMT "It is clear that ... only diplomacy can bring about a sustainable solution to all outstanding issues," says the bloc's spokesperson.

Smoke rises at an unknown location following what the US Central Command says is a new wave of strikes against Iran. / Reuters

]]> Daily News Brief | 8 July /audio/5d708917351a /audio/5d708917351a Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:57:01 GMT Turkish President Erdogan hosts NATO leaders and their spouses at a reception and dinner. And, Egypt's coach says marketing support kept Argentina in the World Cup... listen for more

Daily News Brief

]]> 5 things to know about Gaza's government dissolution /article/13fa79f326b9 /article/13fa79f326b9 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:29:46 GMT Gaza's government has dissolved its Emergency Committee, which has administered the Palestinian enclave for the past two decades, paving the way for a technocrat-led handover.

[FILE] A Palestinian inspects damage after an Israeli strike in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp. (AFP)

]]> UN calls for immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya /article/5716e7944bd5 /article/5716e7944bd5 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:56 GMT The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory calls for the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safiya, held in Israeli detention since December 2024.

[FILE]: A woman holds a sign that reads "Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Free Gaza" during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 1 2025. / AP

]]> 11 security personnel, 19 terrorists killed in clash in southwestern Pakistan: sources /article/3fc60ec853ef /article/3fc60ec853ef Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:10:45 GMT The incident took place when security forces responded to a blockade of a major highway by terrorists in southwestern Balochistan province.

[FILE] Ambulance carrying the bodies of police officers killed in an overnight terror attack in Balochistan, Pakistan, July 7, 2026. / AP

]]> Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye add critical infrastructure protection to Black Sea pact /article/f54afda3be25 /article/f54afda3be25 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:58:29 GMT Romania, Bulgaria and Türkiye have expanded the mandate of their trilateral Black Sea task group at the NATO summit in Ankara to include protecting critical underwater infrastructure alongside mine countermeasure operations.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Romania's President Nicusor Dan and Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye. / Reuters

]]> Can Ukraine's drone campaign trigger a Russian fuel crisis? /article/6a891c7a3eb6 /article/6a891c7a3eb6 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:11:03 GMT Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian oil refineries is disrupting fuel supplies across the country, forcing Moscow to curb fuel exports and exposing the growing economic costs of the war.

A Ukrainian drone hit the building of "Defense of Sevastopol 1854–1855" Panorama in Crimea's Sevastopol. (Photo: Sevastopol mayor Mikhail Razvozhaev) / AP

]]> From a Calabrian fisherman's son to Ottoman Grand Admiral, how Kilic Ali Pasha rose to rule the seas /article/eb3edce8e987 /article/eb3edce8e987 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:57:37 GMT A Calabrian galley captive who rose to command the Ottoman navy for sixteen years, and who appears by name in Don Quixote, is buried steps from Istanbul's busiest cruise terminal, Galataport.

Many of the headstones are carved with broken ship masts and torn sails, marking the graves of Ottoman naval officers, sailors, and captains. / Others

]]> Trump peace board eyes pilot 'humanitarian zone' in south Gaza amid aid groups' concerns /article/7a65e57e397a /article/7a65e57e397a Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:07:24 GMT Board of Peace official says proposed Rafah-based zone will house vetted Palestinian civilians under multinational security and Palestinian technocratic administration, while aid groups warn the plan could violate international humanitarian law.

FILE: Displaced Palestinians gather to receive food at a government school in Rafah in southern Gaza. / AFP

]]> Egypt demand FIFA investigation into referees after World Cup exit /article/d7730a9965ba /article/d7730a9965ba Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:26:51 GMT The Egyptian Football Association alleges serious officiating errors and demands an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his team following the Pharaohs' controversial World Cup last-16 exit.

Egypt's team coach Hossam Hassan during press conference on July 7 2026 / Reuters

]]> Erdogan calls for lifting restrictions on defence cooperation among NATO allies /article/709fc116bc94 /article/709fc116bc94 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:19:51 GMT The Turkish leader urges allies to remove barriers to defence industry cooperation, warning that Europe's growing defence role should not undermine alliance cohesion or transatlantic ties.

Erdogan said the country's largest achievement in recent years has been its major defence industry advances. / AA

]]> Czech President Pavel says Türkiye 'essential' to NATO's collective security /article/2eb3e4b733b6 /article/2eb3e4b733b6 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:42:50 GMT 'Türkiye is a strategically important ally whose geographic position and military capabilities make it essential to NATO’s collective security,' Petr Pavel says.

Czech President Petr Pavel makes a speech on a panel on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 7 2026 / AA

]]> EU aviation agency advises airlines to steer clear of Iran, Iraq airspace after US attacks /article/22e992633b8f /article/22e992633b8f Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:01:43 GMT EASA replaces broader Middle East warning with country-specific advisories, keeps high-risk alerts for Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.

FILE PHOTO: Travellers check on a departure board with cancelled flights to Middle East countries, at Heathrow Airport. / Reuters

]]> Destroying classrooms, denying education, erasing Gaza's future /article/f101c71465f0 /article/f101c71465f0 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:34:48 GMT Buried amid the rubble of school and college buildings in the devastated enclave are the dreams of thousands of Palestinian students.

For Gaza’s children, education now survives largely through improvisation / AA

]]> Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon ahead of new talks /article/7830e68b8462 /article/7830e68b8462 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:26:51 GMT Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil despite a US-sponsored ceasefire framework.

[FILE] A bricklayer restores a balcony of a building destroyed in an Israeli air strike, in Tyre, Lebanon, July 5 2026 / Reuters

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