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- 1Israeli army kills Palestinian in new Gaza truce violations▼Israeli army kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and wounded seven others in what reports describe as fresh violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, according to the Anadolu Agency. The incident adds to repeated claims of truce breaches, with Palestinians saying the agreement continues to be undermined by ongoing army actions. The exact circumstances of the shooting were not detailed in the report.
- 2Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says▼Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not succumb to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as Sudan continues to face international scrutiny amid its devastating civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 3Israeli minister urges army to 'go to war' in West Bank●Israeli Cabinet minister says army should ‘go to war’ in occupied West Bank
An Israeli Cabinet minister has called on the military to launch a war in the occupied West Bank, remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. The statement lands amid escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence in the territory, and is likely to draw criticism from Palestinians, rights groups and international observers who warn such rhetoric could further inflame an already volatile situation.
- 4Ukrainian and German foreign ministers discuss pressuring Russia▼Ukrainian, German foreign ministers discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Germany have met to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia amid the ongoing war. The talks, reported by Anadolu Agency, focused on coordinating diplomatic and economic measures against Moscow. The meeting underscores Germany's continuing role in the Western coalition supporting Ukraine, though further details of the discussion have not been released.
- 5Gates says global AI rules are harder to agree on than nuclear limits●Gates says global AI rules are harder to agree on than nuclear limits — Anadolu Agency
Bill Gates says reaching international agreement on regulating artificial intelligence will be harder to achieve than nuclear arms control was. He argues AI develops faster, is spread across many private companies, and lacks a single measurable capability to verify, unlike nuclear weapons. His remarks come as governments worldwide debate how to coordinate oversight of rapidly advancing AI systems.
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Belarus has announced that it is ready to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The statement from Minsk positions the country, a close Russian ally, as a potential mediator in the ongoing war. The announcement comes as international pressure builds for renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
- 7Gaza media office says 262 Palestinian journalists killed since war began▼262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to a report carried by Anadolu Agency. The figure underscores the toll on media workers covering the conflict, and press freedom groups have repeatedly raised concerns about reporter safety in the territory.
- 8Massive Attack member arrested at Liverpool Gaza protest●Member of UK music group Massive Attack arrested at Liverpool solidarity protest for Gaza
A member of the British music group Massive Attack was arrested at a solidarity protest for Gaza in Liverpool, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The band is known for its outspoken political stances, including criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. Details about the individual's identity, the circumstances of the arrest, and any charges were not immediately provided.
- 9Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in Sudan's North Kordofan region. The Sudan Doctors' Union reports the facility was stripped of equipment and supplies, worsening an already dire health crisis as fighting between the RSF and the army continues across the country. Health facilities have repeatedly come under attack or occupation during the two-year war.
- 10Türkiye pushes diplomacy at UN General Assembly, minister says▼Türkiye championed dialogue over conflict, diplomacy over crisis at UN General Assembly: Foreign minister
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye championed dialogue over conflict and diplomacy over crisis during the UN General Assembly. He framed the country's diplomatic efforts at the gathering in New York as focused on resolving disputes through negotiation rather than confrontation, a message circulated by the Anadolu Agency.
- 11Turkish deputy foreign ministers hold meetings in New York▼Turkish deputy foreign ministers hold diplomatic meetings in New York
Turkey's deputy foreign ministers are holding diplomatic meetings in New York, Turkish state news agency Anadolu Ajansı reports. The meetings take place during the UN General Assembly period, when New York hosts a dense round of bilateral diplomacy. Ankara's deputies typically use such visits to discuss bilateral ties, regional conflicts and multilateral cooperation with counterparts from other countries.