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- 1Gaza 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.
- 2Ukrainian 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.
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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.
- 4Sudan 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.
- 5Russia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks▼Russia accuses Europe of doing 'everything it can to thwart' prospect of Ukraine peace talks
Russia has accused European countries of doing 'everything it can to thwart' the prospect of peace talks over Ukraine. The accusation, reported by Anadolu Agency, adds to Moscow's ongoing friction with European capitals as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. It signals Russia is blaming European governments, rather than Ukraine or the United States, for the lack of progress toward negotiations.
- 6Sudanese 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.
- 7Türkiye 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.
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News reports say five people were killed and more than twenty injured in overnight strikes, with Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the attacks. Beyond the headline from the Anadolu Agency, the available posts do not give details on the location of the strikes, who was targeted, or which side is considered responsible, so readers should treat the circumstances as unconfirmed from this evidence. The trending term appears to be the headline itself circulating as breaking news coverage.
- 9Iran denies planning military retaliation over aviation curbs▼Iran denies plans for military retaliation over aviation restrictions
Iran has officially denied that it intends to carry out military retaliation in response to aviation restrictions affecting its airspace or flights. The statement, reported by Anadolu Agency, comes amid regional tensions where limits on civil aviation have become a flashpoint. Officials in Tehran insist there are no plans for a military response, seeking to calm speculation about possible escalation.
- 10Germany Calls for Profound United Nations Reforms▼Germany urges ‘profound’ reforms to United Nations
Germany has called for 'profound' reforms to the United Nations, according to an Anadolu Agency report. The appeal adds to long-running debate over whether the UN, particularly the Security Council, reflects current global realities. Berlin's position is being closely watched amid ongoing discussions about the organisation's structure and effectiveness.
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A US intelligence assessment, as reported by US media and carried by Anadolu Agency, indicates Saudi Arabia has kept open the option of acquiring nuclear weapons. The trending term reflects coverage of this intelligence finding, which touches on Riyadh's nuclear ambitions, US-Saudi relations and wider nuclear proliferation concerns. Based on the limited evidence available, the posts contain only the headline, and no further details or public reaction are visible in the collected snippets.
- 12Turkish 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.