RSS Feed http://en.yenisafak.com (c) 2026, Yenisafak EN Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:18:42 +0300 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:17:09 +0300 tr-TR https://assets.yenisafak.com/yenisafak/wwwroot/images/site-icon/yenisafak-en.png http://en.yenisafak.com/ http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-destroys-iranian-tankers-after-missile-attacks-on-warships-3722789 CENTCOM said Saturday its forces destroyed three Iranian crude oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships, with the command's chief vowing to impose "even higher economic cost" on Tehran and warning that Washington will not hesitate to defend American forces. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-destroys-iranian-tankers-after-missile-attacks-on-warships-3722789 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:17:09 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-envoy-huckabee-calls-west-bank-occupiers-terrorists-3722788 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the occupied West Bank on Saturday, denouncing Israeli occupiers attacking Palestinians as "terrorists" and urging the Israeli government to ensure security for residents, even as he maintained controversial views on Israeli territorial claims. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-envoy-huckabee-calls-west-bank-occupiers-terrorists-3722788 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:35:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/saudi-embassy-urges-probe-after-london-stabbing-3722787 The Saudi Embassy in London confirmed on Friday it is coordinating with British authorities after a Saudi citizen was stabbed in the upscale Mayfair district, urging officials to expedite investigations and ensure the perpetrator is held accountable under UK law. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/saudi-embassy-urges-probe-after-london-stabbing-3722787 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:33:59 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/putin-orders-3-day-kyiv-strike-halt-for-us-envoys-visit-3722786 The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv beginning at midnight local time (2100GMT), ahead of a planned visit to the Ukrainian capital by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who arrived in Moscow earlier for talks. World Asia http://en.yenisafak.com/world/putin-orders-3-day-kyiv-strike-halt-for-us-envoys-visit-3722786 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:32:40 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/spain-prepares-ceuta-migrant-site-after-july-arrivals-3722785 Spanish authorities are establishing a temporary shelter in Ceuta's Los Rosales neighborhood to accommodate hundreds of migrants remaining on the streets since July's mass arrivals, following protests by parents and staff concerned about the site's location next to a nursery school. World World http://en.yenisafak.com/world/spain-prepares-ceuta-migrant-site-after-july-arrivals-3722785 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:31:18 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/japan-urges-russia-to-remove-unacceptable-war-statue-3722784 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday called the monument depicting a Soviet soldier destroying Japan's chrysanthemum crest "completely unacceptable," urging Moscow to remove the bronze statue unveiled in the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk amid strained bilateral ties. World Asia http://en.yenisafak.com/world/japan-urges-russia-to-remove-unacceptable-war-statue-3722784 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:05:50 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/iaea-ceasefire-enables-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-repairs-3722783 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said a localized ceasefire took effect Saturday to enable repairs to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's sole power line, after the facility lost external electricity and faced a potential station blackout within days. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/iaea-ceasefire-enables-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-repairs-3722783 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:05:07 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/ukraine-says-russia-yet-to-respond-to-ceasefire-proposal-3722782 Kyrylo Budanov said Ukraine proposed a ceasefire covering strikes on its territory and front-line fighting directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that Moscow has yet to respond as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner prepare to visit both capitals over the weekend. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/ukraine-says-russia-yet-to-respond-to-ceasefire-proposal-3722782 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:04:12 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-arrive-in-moscow-for-ukraine-talks-3722781 US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming they will travel to Kyiv on Sunday following their discussions with Russian officials. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-arrive-in-moscow-for-ukraine-talks-3722781 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:03:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/northern-cyprus-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-13-3722780 The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' Prime Minister Unal Ustel said Saturday that the death toll from the Filo Jet ferry accident off Girne has climbed to 13, while 15 people remain missing as search operations continue in the waters between the island and Türkiye. Türkiye Local News http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/northern-cyprus-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-13-3722780 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:02:11 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/zelenskyy-russia-struck-airports-to-block-us-envoys-3722779 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia carried out "demonstrative strikes" on Kyiv and Boryspil airports overnight to sabotage a planned visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, vowing that Moscow would be held accountable and that Kyiv would adjust its operations against Russian airspace next week. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/zelenskyy-russia-struck-airports-to-block-us-envoys-3722779 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:16:15 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/nepal-china-floods-death-toll-hits-1375-thousands-missing-3722778 Nepal's disaster authority said the death toll from flash floods and mudslides along the Chinese border has climbed to 1,375, while rescue teams continue searching for more than 5,500 people still unaccounted for ten days after the glacier collapse. World World http://en.yenisafak.com/world/nepal-china-floods-death-toll-hits-1375-thousands-missing-3722778 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:15:22 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/russian-strikes-kill-4-injure-7-in-ukraine-3722777 Ukrainian authorities reported Saturday that Russian overnight strikes killed four people and injured seven others across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a temporary halt to aerial attacks to ensure safe conditions for US envoys visiting Moscow. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/russian-strikes-kill-4-injure-7-in-ukraine-3722777 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:41:41 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/anwar-ibrahim-weighs-early-election-calls-3722776 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Saturday that his government would consider calls for an early general election while stressing that his administration remains focused on economic revival and anti-corruption efforts, with the current parliamentary term set to continue until December 2027. World Asia http://en.yenisafak.com/world/anwar-ibrahim-weighs-early-election-calls-3722776 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:40:44 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-missile-strikes-iranian-tanker-near-kharg-island-3722775 Iranian media reported on Saturday that a US missile struck an oil tanker near Kharg Island, damaging what agencies described as a "small vessel" at the strategic terminal that handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude exports, as regional tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing war between Washington and Tehran. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-missile-strikes-iranian-tanker-near-kharg-island-3722775 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:39:14 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-unaware-of-reported-iran-missile-attack-on-jordan-bases-3722774 A senior US official said Friday that Washington has no information indicating missiles were launched toward American bases in Jordan, dismissing an Israeli television report that claimed Tehran had targeted a military facility in the kingdom amid heightened regional tensions. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-unaware-of-reported-iran-missile-attack-on-jordan-bases-3722774 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:47:30 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-warns-us-may-strike-pickaxe-mountain-soon-3722773 US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site 'very soon,' downplaying the ongoing conflict as 'small potatoes' while defending intermittent US military operations against Iranian radar and defense systems. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-warns-us-may-strike-pickaxe-mountain-soon-3722773 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:46:04 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/yemen-launches-15-airstrikes-on-houthi-positions-in-taiz-3722772 Yemeni armed forces launched 15 airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Taiz and Al-Hudaydah provinces on Friday, marking the government's first direct involvement in the conflict since hostilities intensified in July as clashes intensify near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/yemen-launches-15-airstrikes-on-houthi-positions-in-taiz-3722772 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:45:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/bolivia-military-base-explosions-kill-at-least-10-3722771 Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano confirmed that at least 10 people died and dozens were injured after two explosions ripped through the RAM-2 "Bolivar" military base in Viacha, prompting municipal authorities to declare three days of mourning while President Rodrigo Paz ordered a transparent investigation. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/bolivia-military-base-explosions-kill-at-least-10-3722771 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-airstrikes-kill-5-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-3722770 Lebanese health officials said five people were killed and 24 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, marking the latest violations of a ceasefire agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv as tensions continue to escalate along the border. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-airstrikes-kill-5-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-3722770 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:38:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/qatar-rejects-iran-claim-on-civilian-strikes-at-un-3722769 Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said official UN records document Iranian missiles striking civilian, commercial and residential areas, rejecting Tehran's attempt to cite a security risk assessment as proof attacks were limited to US military facilities. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/qatar-rejects-iran-claim-on-civilian-strikes-at-un-3722769 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:36:38 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/palestinian-football-restarts-with-thousand-martyrs-cup-3722768 The Palestinian Football Association launched the "Thousand Martyrs Cup" on Friday with simultaneous matches in the occupied West Bank, Gaza Strip and Lebanese refugee camps, marking the first competition since Israel's genocidal war forced a nearly three-year suspension of domestic tournaments. Sports Sports http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/palestinian-football-restarts-with-thousand-martyrs-cup-3722768 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:35:20 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/south-kordofan-shelling-kills-five-including-child-3722767 The Sudanese Doctors Network said on Friday that artillery shelling by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North killed five people including a child in Dilling, South Kordofan, warning that the attack on civilian neighborhoods constitutes a clear violation of international humanitarian law. World Africa http://en.yenisafak.com/world/south-kordofan-shelling-kills-five-including-child-3722767 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:57 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-says-putin-not-looking-to-attack-nato-territory-3722766 US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no intention of attacking NATO territory, confirming that senior envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Moscow with a proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and testing whether a diplomatic settlement remains achievable. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-says-putin-not-looking-to-attack-nato-territory-3722766 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:29:59 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/economy/turkish-airlines-targets-top-100-global-brands-list-3722765 Turkish Airlines CEO Ahmet Olmustur told Anadolu Agency that the flag carrier aims to break into the world’s 100 most valuable brands through value-driven growth strategies, noting that the airline has already topped domestic rankings for nine consecutive years with a valuation of $2.9 billion. Economy Business http://en.yenisafak.com/economy/turkish-airlines-targets-top-100-global-brands-list-3722765 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:28:30 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/erdogan-congratulates-meloni-on-record-tenure-3722764 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's record to become the longest-serving premier in Italy's postwar history, expressing confidence that cooperation between Ankara and Rome would continue to strengthen. Türkiye Politics http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/erdogan-congratulates-meloni-on-record-tenure-3722764 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:27:27 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/erdogan-tells-uae-turkiye-working-to-ease-iran-us-tensions-3722763 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that Türkiye is intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States, emphasizing Ankara's commitment to regional stability and its opposition to aggression against neighboring states. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/erdogan-tells-uae-turkiye-working-to-ease-iran-us-tensions-3722763 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:26:06 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/columns/omer-kablan/we-dont-just-watch-the-news-anymore-we-live-inside-it-3722762 Think about how you found out about the biggest story this week.Chances are, you didn’t go looking for it. It found you. Maybe on Instagram. Maybe on X. Maybe through a WhatsApp message. Before you knew it, you had watched the video, read the comments and probably seen three different versions of what supposedly happened. That is news today. We don’t just watch it anymore. We live inside it. And working in media, I see this every day. A story can travel around the world before a newsroom has even columns Ömer Kablan http://en.yenisafak.com/columns/omer-kablan/we-dont-just-watch-the-news-anymore-we-live-inside-it-3722762 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-rhetoric-may-prove-genocidal-intent-experts-warn-3722761 Senior Israeli officials have made repeated statements dehumanizing Palestinians and calling for their expulsion or killing, remarks that legal experts say could serve as evidence of genocidal intent before international courts. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-rhetoric-may-prove-genocidal-intent-experts-warn-3722761 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:31:43 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/technology/openai-says-gpt-6-astra-can-detect-high-severity-security-flaws-3722760 OpenAI introduced its GPT-6 Astra flagship model on Thursday, saying the artificial intelligence system can independently identify high-severity cybersecurity vulnerabilities and execute complex computer tasks, while the company acknowledged recent safety concerns after an experimental version breached internal infrastructure during testing. Technology Internet http://en.yenisafak.com/technology/openai-says-gpt-6-astra-can-detect-high-severity-security-flaws-3722760 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:31:13 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-locates-ship-sunk-after-collision-off-silivri-3722759 The National Defense Ministry said on Friday that naval forces have located the commercial vessel Tugberk Imamoglu which sank after colliding with another ship off Istanbul's Silivri district, adding that coordinated search operations for the missing crew members are continuing without interruption in the accident area. Türkiye Local News http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-locates-ship-sunk-after-collision-off-silivri-3722759 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:30:31 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/antalya-to-host-cop31-extending-turkiye-tourism-season-3722758 The Mediterranean resort city of Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference in late November, extending Türkiye's tourism season deep into the autumn months while providing a platform to showcase the nation's sustainable tourism credentials to global delegates, industry representatives said. Türkiye Local News http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/antalya-to-host-cop31-extending-turkiye-tourism-season-3722758 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:29:59 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/un-report-warns-of-ethnic-cleansing-in-west-bank-refugee-camps-3722757 The UN Human Rights Office said Friday that Israel forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps during Operation Iron Wall, warning that the systematic destruction and barring of returns raises concerns of ethnic cleansing and forcible transfer. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/un-report-warns-of-ethnic-cleansing-in-west-bank-refugee-camps-3722757 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:29:07 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-opposition-leads-netanyahu-bloc-by-six-seats-poll-3722756 A new opinion poll published on Friday shows Israel's opposition parties securing 57 seats in the Knesset compared to 51 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance, leaving both camps short of the 61-seat majority needed to form a government amid intense competition ahead of the October 27 elections. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-opposition-leads-netanyahu-bloc-by-six-seats-poll-3722756 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:26:23 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/death-toll-rises-to-12-in-trnc-ship-sinking-off-girne-3722755 Prime Minister Unal Ustel announced Friday that two more bodies were recovered from waters 554 meters deep off Girne, bringing the total fatalities to 12 while 16 people remain missing, as authorities pledged to hold everyone responsible for the disaster accountable under the law. Türkiye Local News http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/death-toll-rises-to-12-in-trnc-ship-sinking-off-girne-3722755 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:23:52 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/nepal-china-border-floods-death-toll-exceeds-1300-3722754 The death toll from flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen above 1,300, with official data showing more than 5,600 people remain missing nine days after a glacier fracture triggered devastating debris flows through the Himalayan region. World World http://en.yenisafak.com/world/nepal-china-border-floods-death-toll-exceeds-1300-3722754 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:23:01 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/husband-of-turkish-american-activist-slams-us-inaction-on-killing-3722753 Hamid Mazhar Ali told Anadolu that the US investigation into his wife Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's killing by Israeli soldiers remains stalled exactly as it was on the day she died, criticizing Washington's "extremely hypocritical stance" and vowing to pursue justice at both state and federal levels. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/husband-of-turkish-american-activist-slams-us-inaction-on-killing-3722753 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:22:11 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiyes-q2-export-growth-exceeds-g20-average-3722752 Türkiye's goods exports surged 8.5% in the second quarter, outpacing the G20 average of 5.9% as global trade demonstrates resilience amid rising protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation, according to OECD data. Türkiye Politics http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiyes-q2-export-growth-exceeds-g20-average-3722752 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:17:38 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-admits-no-justification-for-lebanese-detention-3722751 Israeli authorities acknowledged that a Lebanese national held for nearly 11 months without charge had no links to armed groups, as Beirut presses for accountability over widespread arbitrary arrests of civilians including fishermen, shepherds and medical workers during and after the ceasefire. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-admits-no-justification-for-lebanese-detention-3722751 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:08:52 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/france-reports-7000-excess-deaths-amid-summer-heat-waves-3722750 French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Friday that approximately 7,000 excess deaths were recorded through the end of July amid successive summer heat waves, noting the fatalities primarily affected isolated individuals in urban areas even as nursing home preparedness improved since the 2003 crisis. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/france-reports-7000-excess-deaths-amid-summer-heat-waves-3722750 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:07:56 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/meloni-becomes-italys-longest-serving-postwar-prime-minister-3722749 Giorgia Meloni on Friday marked 1,413 days as Italy's premier, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's previous record to become the longest-serving head of government in the republic's history, as her Brothers of Italy party prepared to host mass celebrations in Bari under unprecedented security measures. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/meloni-becomes-italys-longest-serving-postwar-prime-minister-3722749 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:07:10 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/yemen-forces-clash-with-houthis-in-strategic-red-sea-province-3722748 Yemen's National Resistance Forces said they were engaged in heavy clashes with Houthi fighters attempting to advance on Mount Dabbas in southern Hodeidah, as broader military escalation involving ballistic missiles and drone attacks gripped western Yemen on Thursday evening. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/yemen-forces-clash-with-houthis-in-strategic-red-sea-province-3722748 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:37:59 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/technology/india-places-earth-imaging-satellite-in-geosynchronous-orbit-3722747 The Indian Space Research Organization successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket early Friday, placing the EOS-05 Earth-imaging satellite into geosynchronous orbit in a mission hailed as a breakthrough for the agency's Earth observation capabilities, with officials targeting six additional launches before year's end. Technology Science http://en.yenisafak.com/technology/india-places-earth-imaging-satellite-in-geosynchronous-orbit-3722747 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:36:53 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/canada-announces-34b-rail-investment-amid-us-trade-tensions-3722746 Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a C$4.7 billion investment to construct 313 railway cars in Thunder Bay using domestic steel and labor, describing the project as a step toward strengthening domestic production while Ottawa seeks to reduce reliance on US imports amid stalled trade negotiations. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/canada-announces-34b-rail-investment-amid-us-trade-tensions-3722746 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:59 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-intensifies-southern-lebanon-attacks-with-airstrikes-shelling-3722745 The Israeli military intensified operations across southern Lebanon on Thursday, launching airstrikes on the Tyre district and carrying out artillery shelling and ground incursions in Nabatieh, as Lebanese authorities reported ongoing demolitions of civilian infrastructure despite Washington-led diplomatic contacts. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-intensifies-southern-lebanon-attacks-with-airstrikes-shelling-3722745 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:34:50 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-house-passes-bill-to-penalize-israel-boycotts-by-universities-3722744 The US House of Representatives passed Republican-backed legislation Thursday that would strip federal funding from universities participating in boycotts of Israel, with sponsors arguing the measure combats campus antisemitism while critics warn it restricts academic freedom. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/us-house-passes-bill-to-penalize-israel-boycotts-by-universities-3722744 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:34:06 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-backs-syria-chemical-weapons-disarmament-at-un-3722743 Türkiye's UN Permanent Representative Ahmet Yildiz praised Syria's determination to eliminate its chemical weapons legacy through international cooperation, while warning that recent Israeli airstrikes targeting potential sites risk releasing hazardous materials and destroying crucial evidence. Türkiye Politics http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-backs-syria-chemical-weapons-disarmament-at-un-3722743 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:57:22 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-shells-hit-damascus-outskirts-during-peace-talks-3722742 Syrian state media reported that Israeli occupation forces fired four shells at Bat al-Warda hill near Beit Jinn on Thursday, marking the second such strike in less than a week as Damascus and Tel Aviv pursue US-mediated talks to de-escalate tensions following recent clashes in southern Syria. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israeli-shells-hit-damascus-outskirts-during-peace-talks-3722742 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:56:19 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-declines-to-commit-us-support-in-new-falklands-war-3722741 US President Donald Trump declined to guarantee military support for Britain if Argentina attacks the Falkland Islands, questioning London's military capacity and criticizing its limited assistance in Washington's Iran campaign. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-declines-to-commit-us-support-in-new-falklands-war-3722741 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:55:07 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/german-trucks-torched-over-firms-west-bank-operations-3722740 A far-left group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that destroyed five construction trucks at a Heidelberg Materials plant north of Frankfurt early Wednesday, saying the action targeted the German firm's alleged extraction of stone and concrete on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, local media reported Thursday. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/german-trucks-torched-over-firms-west-bank-operations-3722740 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:53:08 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/un-condemns-shocking-west-bank-killings-demands-accountability-3722739 UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric condemned the "shocking" killing of two Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, urging Israeli authorities to hold perpetrators accountable as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Gaza and tensions flare on the Lebanon border. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/un-condemns-shocking-west-bank-killings-demands-accountability-3722739 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:51:49 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/vance-says-sometimes-things-happen-as-us-probes-reported-iran-wedding-strike-3722738 US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that "sometimes things happen" in combat while insisting Washington does not target civilians, as the administration investigates reports that an alleged US strike killed and wounded guests at an Iranian wedding celebration. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/vance-says-sometimes-things-happen-as-us-probes-reported-iran-wedding-strike-3722738 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:43:15 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/zelenskyy-expects-to-meet-us-envoys-in-kyiv-in-coming-days-3722737 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his negotiation team is preparing to host US President Donald Trump’s representatives in the capital, marking a potential return to Washington’s mediation efforts between Kyiv and Moscow. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/zelenskyy-expects-to-meet-us-envoys-in-kyiv-in-coming-days-3722737 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:41:39 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/french-women-launch-headscarf-solidarity-campaign-against-rn-ban-plan-3722736 French women have launched a social media campaign against a far-right proposal to ban headscarves in public spaces, posting photos of themselves wearing head coverings in solidarity with Muslim women amid warnings that the National Rally party would impose fines if elected in 2027. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/french-women-launch-headscarf-solidarity-campaign-against-rn-ban-plan-3722736 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:20:51 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-labels-ammunition-shortage-reports-treasonous-amid-iran-war-3722735 US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused media outlets and political critics questioning Pentagon ammunition supplies of committing "treason," defending US military operations against Iran while insisting Washington possesses "virtually unlimited amounts" of munitions and is producing weapons at unprecedented rates. World America http://en.yenisafak.com/world/trump-labels-ammunition-shortage-reports-treasonous-amid-iran-war-3722735 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:20:11 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-uses-greece-deal-to-export-instability-into-nato-3722734 Greece signed a €3.1 billion defense agreement with Israel for David's Sling air defense systems, a move critics argue allows Jerusalem to project stability abroad while facing genocide proceedings at the International Court of Justice and deepening divisions within NATO. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-uses-greece-deal-to-export-instability-into-nato-3722734 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:19:40 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-slams-eu-parliament-over-slander-targeting-military-3722733 The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned a European Parliament committee's recommendation to allocate funds for a monument targeting the Turkish Armed Forces over the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of distorting historical facts and politicizing the issue. Türkiye Türkiye http://en.yenisafak.com/turkiye/turkiye-slams-eu-parliament-over-slander-targeting-military-3722733 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:19:05 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/eisenkot-leads-netanyahu-as-israeli-blocs-deadlock-at-53-seats-3722732 Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu by ten percentage points as Israel's preferred prime minister, according to a new survey that shows both political blocs deadlocked at 53 seats, leaving neither side with the majority needed to form a government if elections were held today. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/eisenkot-leads-netanyahu-as-israeli-blocs-deadlock-at-53-seats-3722732 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:18:30 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-vows-stone-age-retaliation-if-iran-launches-attack-3722731 Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on Thursday to strike Iran's energy infrastructure and return the Islamic Republic to the "Stone Age" if Tehran attacks Israel, warning that severe economic pressures and fears of governmental collapse could push Iran toward desperate measures ahead of the Jewish New Year. World Middle East http://en.yenisafak.com/world/israel-vows-stone-age-retaliation-if-iran-launches-attack-3722731 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:17:48 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/world/france-records-hottest-summer-since-1900-amid-wildfires-3722730 French Ecological Transition Minister Monique Barbut announced on Thursday that summer 2026 was the hottest on record since 1900, noting that wildfires had burned six times more land than average and four firefighters lost their lives battling the blazes sparked by unprecedented heat. World Europe http://en.yenisafak.com/world/france-records-hottest-summer-since-1900-amid-wildfires-3722730 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:17:15 +0300