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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly Trump acknowledges Israeli lobby losing influence over Congress SCO 'strongly condemns' Gaza civilian toll Israel kills 51 Palestinians in attacks across Gaza TCG Icel: Türkiye unveils its eighth indigenous naval vessel

SCO summit kicks off in China's Tianjin Deadly earthquake wreaks havoc in Afghanistan's Kunar province US lifts sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers, halts Palestinian visas Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade Suspect arrested in shooting of Ukrainian lawmaker: Zelenskyy

* China will host 20 world leaders at the 25th SCO Summit * Hamas confirms Mohammad Sinwar's death * Casualties as train derails in Egypt's Matrouh province * Thousands protest Israeli genocidal war on Gaza near Venice Film Festival * Türkiye, France and Spain criticise US for blocking Palestinian officials

* Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in its Gaza attacks * Lawyers seek Netanyahu's arrest if he visits Argentina * US appeals court rules Trump's sweeping tariffs are illegal * Spain-bound ship sinks, over hundred feared dead * Türkiye calls to suspend Israel's UN membership

Russian drone attacks kill 18 people in Ukraine Israeli strikes kill 27 more Palestinians in Gaza Microsoft fires more employees over anti-Israel protest Iran slams European powers over ‘snapback' sanctions Trump tighten visa limits for students, journalists

Israel razes 1,500+ homes in Gaza's Al Zeitoun 15,800 Gaza patients need urgent evacuation: WHO Argentina's Milei rushed to safety after protest attack Pakistan deploys army as India warns of major floods Trump won't budge unless India does: US adviser

Israelis pressure Netanyahu over ceasefire, captives' release Israel kills Syrian soldiers near Damascus Trump shrugs off Lavrov's remarks on Zelenskyy's legitimacy Venezuela sends warships, drones as US strengthens Caribbean fleet US to pursue death penalty for DC murders: Trump

Journalist death toll in Gaza reaches 246 since October 2023 OIC rejects Israel's Gaza occupation plans Trump threatens China with 200% tariff over magnets Syria lambasts Israel for pursuing 'expansionist agenda' Norway pledges $8.5B aid to Ukraine

Israeli army chief urges Netanyahu to accept Gaza deal Lavrov: West blocks Ukraine peace talks to end war Vietnamese flee as Typhoon Kajiki nears Trump blasts US networks, suggests license review Iran: Disputes with Washington “insoluble"

* First Lady Erdoğan appeals to Melania Trump over Gaza crisis * Thousands join Venezuela militia amid US threat * US bars Ukraine from using long-range missiles in Russia * Kim Jong-un oversees launch of new missile systems * Another Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

* Miller admits Netanyahu, not Hamas, disrupted Gaza truce deals * Dutch FM resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock * Maduro condemns US warships near Venezuela as 'illegal' * Taiwan holds 2nd vote targeting opposition politicians * Türkiye tests Simsek high-speed target drone successfully

Israel cuts water pipelines in northern Gaza Pakistani, Chinese officials meet to deepen economic ties US subjects all 55 million visa holders to review Court rules ex-Trump lawyer ineligible as US attorney Israeli policies fuel Syria instability, threaten region: Türkiye

Israel launches new phase of occupation offensive in Gaza UN condemns Israel over new West Bank settlements Syria unveils new rules for parliamentary vote China, Pakistan and Afghanistan meet to boost ties 'World's nicest judge'' Frank Caprio dies

Israel calls reservists to occupy Gaza despite truce talks Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy in process of setting up meeting Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on key issues US to subject immigrants to 'anti-Semitic' screenings Palestine to make historic Miss Universe debut

Ukraine's Zelenskyy agrees to direct talks with Putin to end the war Israel studies Hamas reply as Gaza suffers from worsening starvation Peace along Himalayas becomes focus as Indian, Chinese top diplomats meet US warns India's oil imports fund Russia Myanmar sets polls after four years pause

Overnight death toll from Israel's Gaza strikes rises to 32 Thousands protest against Gaza occupation in Israel Zelenskyy hails US offer of security guarantees SDF sends mixed signals on March 10 deal: Sharaa China calls US 'accomplice to Gaza genocide'

* European leaders to discuss Trump's Ukraine 'peace' plan * Israel plans to forcibly relocate Gaza residents to south * Floods and landslides devastate Pakistan leaving 351 dead * Paramilitary forces attack Sudanese camp, killing dozens * Next Sosyal hits 1M users as platform grows rapidly in Türkiye

* Trump and Putin discussed Ukraine peace in Alaska * Nearly 1,800 Palestinians killed seeking Gaza aid since May: UN * Deadly shooting near a mosque in Sweden: police * Five dead in Pakistan relief chopper crash as floods kill dozens * Act now to stop Gaza collapse: Erdogan

Journalists should be allowed into Gaza: Trump Israel's West Bank settlement plan would 'deepen' occupation: UN New clashes in Serbia as anti-government protests escalate Brazil's Bolsonaro seeks acquittal in coup attempt trial UK silence leaves Palestinian scholarship students trapped in Gaza

Israeli strikes kill 64 Palestinians across Gaza Israel destroys over 300 homes in Gaza's Zeitoun in three days US appeals court allows Trump to cut billions in foreign aid Trump eyes three-way meeting with Zelenskyy, Putin Turkish, Azerbaijani contingents attend Pakistan's Independence Day parade

Israel continues killing Palestinians in Gaza Netanyahu vows to pursue ‘Greater Israel' mission Trump to join Zelenskyy, EU leaders in virtual talks before Putin meeting Pakistan warns India against violating Indus Waters Treaty xAI's Grok briefly suspended over Gaza genocide comments

Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in Gaza Trump suggests land swaps between Ukraine and Russia to end fighting Hague tribunal rules in favour of Pakistan on Indus water rights Trump extends China tariff suspension by 90 days Erdogan condemns Israeli actions and rallies diplomatic efforts for Gaza

Israel kills four Al Jazeera journalists in its Gaza City strike Australia will recognise Palestine at UNGA in September: Albanese Russia-Ukraine deal won't make anyone 'super happy': Vance UNSC reaffirms Syria's territorial integrity, condemns interference Trump vows to remove homeless 'far from the capital' Washington DC

August 10, 2025 by TRT World

* Azerbaijan, Armenia seal historic US-brokered peace deal * US backs Israel's Gaza reoccupation * Trump-Putin Alaska summit could see land swap * Mexico dismisses US invasion talk amid cartel crackdown * China opens world's first humanoid robot store

Israel's security cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan to reoccupy Gaza Thousands of Israelis protest Netanyahu's Gaza reoccupation plan Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire decision 'up to Putin' UAE rejects Sudan claim of bombing plane with mercenaries India's Assam state to arm locals against 'illegal Bangladeshis'

Israel kills 25 Palestinians waiting for food aid Israeli army told to follow government diktat amid Gaza occupation rift US gains insight into Russia's terms to end Ukraine war Trump warns of more sanctions after targeting India over Russian oil Türkiye, Syria sign deal to boost economic ties

Trump refuses to say if he supports or opposes Israel's Gaza occupation plan Russia says Israeli settlers attacked its diplomats in Jerusalem Trump to host peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders: report Pakistan police arrest over 100 workers of ex-PM Imran Khan's party ahead of protest JD Vance is 'most likely' heir to MAGA movement: Trump

Israel dawn attacks kill 63 Palestinians in Gaza Bolsonaro placed under house arrest Texas Democrats flee to block GOP map Türkiye a hot spot for Chinese travellers Royal Opera cancels Israel shows

Israel mulls wider Gaza war despite hostage risks Türkiye, Egypt join hands to fight Gaza starvation Trump sends US nuclear subs amid Russia tensions 68 dead, 74 missing in migrant boat tragedy Pakistan monsoon toll nears 300

* Latest Israeli attacks kill 49 Palestinians in Gaza * Israel pushing Gaza starvation by replacing UN aid with 'political' GHF: UN * Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia's Sochi city * Syria arrests 'war criminal' over Assad-era abuses * US opens investigation into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

* Gaza carnage deepens as Israel bombs aid lines, killing scores * EU commissioner demands access to Gaza to see reality on ground * Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest * Trump seeks to fire official overseeing US jobs data * Italy praises Türkiye's role in curbing irregular migration

Trump calls Gaza starvation ‘terrible,' skips blaming Israel Palestine hails Canada, Malta, Portugal on statehood El Salvador ends term limits, Bukele can run indefinitely Russia backs Syria, rejects foreign meddling Ancient Assos theatre set for revival after 2,200 years

Israel kills 68 in Gaza, including aid seekers Canada to recognise Palestine Millions return after Tsunami warnings lifted Russia slams Trump's Iran threats Klyuchevskoy volcano erupts after massive quake

Trump gives Russia 10 days to end Ukraine war UK ties Palestine recognition to Gaza ceasefire Türkiye: No peace without ending Israeli occupation Modi rejects Trump's Pakistan peace claim 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka

Israel continues killing Palestinians amid growing pressure Suicides increase among Israeli soldiers in 2025 Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking the truce Iran warns it will respond more decisively if attacked Turkish Airlines inks deal with DIB for Airbus A350s

Starmer to hold emergency Cabinet meeting as pressure mounts over Gaza "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene an emergency Cabinet meeting this week to discuss the escalating crisis in Gaza amid genocidal Israeli siege, local media reports said. The meeting, which will take place despite Parliament's summer recess, comes as the government faces increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state. Starmer is also due to meet with US President Donald Trump in Scotland, where he is expected to urge the White House to adopt a firmer stance towards Israel." 1 in 3 Palestinians in Gaza hasn't eaten for days: UN "The UN's top humanitarian official has warned of an accelerating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said one in three people hasn't eaten ""for days"" and children are ""wasting away"" amid severe food aid shortages. He said that despite Israel's decision to support a one-week scale-up of aid, massive amounts of aid are needed to stave off famine." Syria to hold first post-Assad parliamentary election in September "Syria plans to hold its first parliamentary elections under the new leadership between September 15 and 20. The country's High Election Committee met with President Ahmad al Sharaa to brief him on key amendments to the temporary electoral law, following rounds of consultations with various sectors of Syrian society. Al Sharaa stressed the importance of conducting the elections across all Syrian provinces and rejected any notion of territorial division, which all Syrians oppose." Zelenskyy signals swift action on anti-graft agencies after EU's plea "European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies. ""Ukraine has already achieved a lot on its European path,"" von der Leyen said in a post on X, adding that ""it must build on these solid foundations and preserve independent anti-corruption bodies, which are cornerstones of Ukraine's rule of law"". The Ukrainian leader, meanwhile, signalled that supporting legislation could be adopted within days." US, EU strike trade deal following 'tough negotiations' "The US and the EU reached a trade deal, ending months-long uncertainty, President Donald Trump announced following a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. The US president said he thinks the deal is going to be ""great"" for both parties, which sets the US rate at 15 percent on EU goods. For her part, the European Commission president also praised the deal, saying it is a ""huge deal""."

Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship "Israeli forces stormed the Gaza-bound aid ship Handala after it sent a distress call, detaining 21 activists on board. Live video streams from the vessel were cut mid-raid as soldiers took control. The ship is being towed to Ashdod, with activists expected to be deported. The fate of the crew remains unclear." Israel announces short pause of its Gaza attacks "Israel says it will pause fighting in Gaza on Sunday from 10 a.m. to evening to allow aid into what it calls as “humanitarian centres.” The brief halt comes amid rising international pressure over the deepening crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave. " RSF-led coalition announces parallel government in Sudan "Sudan's RSF paramilitary has declared its own government, defying the army and risking further partition. RSF leader Hemedti unveiled the administration in western Sudan, where his forces hold sway. The army, which controls Khartoum, has vowed to crush the move, escalating a war already tearing the country apart." Türkiye signs deal to supply 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia "Türkiye has signed an agreement to deliver 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia in a landmark defence partnership. The deal includes joint production, engineering collaboration, and technology transfer, with deliveries scheduled over the next 10 years. Officials hailed the signing as a “historic moment” for bilateral defence ties, deepening cooperation between the two nations." "Nigeria pull off stunning comeback to win WAFCON " "Nigeria roared back from 2-0 down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and clinch a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Goals from Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, and late hero Echegini sealed a dramatic win in Rabat. The Super Falcons remain Africa's undisputed queens of football."

UNRWA: Gaza famine is ‘deliberate and constructed' "The UN agency for Palestine refugees says Gaza's mass starvation isn't accidental but “constructed and deliberate.” It accused the Israeli- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of serving “military and political objectives” instead of feeding people. “More children died today, their bodies emaciated by hunger,” UNRWA said. The agency called the distribution system “flawed and cruel,” claiming it takes more lives than it saves." Türkiye urges unity as Syria tensions rise "Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that rising violence in Syria, particularly in Sweida, threatens the country's unity. He said multiple armed groups are mobilising, sparking fears of wider conflict. “We had to issue our warning because we are committed to Syria's unity and territorial integrity,” he told NTV. Fidan reaffirmed Türkiye's goal of supporting regional peace alongside global partners." Thai-Cambodia clashes enter day 3, death toll hits 33 "Deadly fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has stretched into a third day, killing 33 people despite calls for a ceasefire. The clashes, the worst in years, involved jets, tanks and heavy artillery. Cambodia reported 13 dead, including eight civilians, while Thailand confirmed 20 fatalities, including 14 civilians. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, urging both sides to halt hostilities." Ukraine faces fierce Russian push at Pokrovsk "Ukraine is battling intense Russian assaults near Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub under daily pressure. President Zelenskyy said the city is now the main focus of military operations and a priority for defence forces. He also highlighted ongoing fighting in Sumy, where Russian troops recently crossed the border. " Moody's boosts Türkiye's credit rating "Moody's has upgraded Türkiye's credit rating from B1 to Ba3 and shifted its outlook to stable. The agency credited improved policymaking, especially tighter monetary policy that is easing inflation and restoring investor confidence. It said the risk of policy reversal has fallen significantly. "

World leaders are throwing their weight behind French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September. Many see this as a significant move toward peace in the Middle East. Several global leaders say the recognition is crucial to protect a peace process that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively undermining. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sharply criticised Macron's announcement to recognise the State of Palestine. Rubio said the US is firmly against Macron's proposal to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly. He called it reckless, saying it will only embolden Hamas and make peace even harder to achieve. At least one Cambodian civilian has been killed and five others injured after renewed clashes broke out, marking the second straight day of violence between the two neighbours. A spokesperson from Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, Meth Meas Pheakdey, confirmed the fighting took place in Banteay Ampil, near the contested border zone. The situation has forced around 1,500 Cambodian families to evacuate to safer ground. On the other side, Thailand's Health Ministry reported that 15 Thai nationals have lost their lives in the conflict as of early Friday. The International Criminal Court has handed down major sentences in a landmark ruling. Two rebel leaders from the Central African Republic have been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to brutal sectarian violence over a decade ago. Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Alfred Yekatom received a 15-year sentence. Both were found guilty for their leadership roles in the Anti-Balaka militia, which targeted Muslim civilians during a wave of attacks between September 2013 and February 2014, in and around the capital, Bangui. The number of journalists killed in Gaza continues to rise amid Israel's relentless assault. According to the Government Media Office in Gaza, 232 journalists have now lost their lives since October 7, 2023. Officials in Gaza say the targeting of media workers is part of a broader genocidal campaign and warn that the toll could grow even higher.

Hamas has confirmed it submitted its response to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire to negotiators. The response included proposed amendments to clauses on the entry of aid, maps of areas from which the Israeli army should withdraw, and guarantees on securing a permanent end to the war, according to a Palestinian source familiar with ongoing talks in Doha. Negotiators from both sides have been holding indirect talks in Doha with mediators in an attempt to reach an agreement on a truce deal. Türkiye has rejected a motion passed by the Israeli Knesset to annex the occupied West Bank, calling it ""null and void"" under international law and warning it poses a grave threat to regional stability. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the West Bank is Palestinian territory under Israeli occupation since 1967. It added that any attempt by Israel to annex it constituted an illegitimate and provocative effort aimed at undermining peace efforts. Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed area of their border, the militaries of both countries said, each accusing the other of firing the first shots after weeks of simmering tension. The Thai military said in a statement that Cambodian troops had opened fire in an area near the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple. A spokesperson for Cambodia's Defence Ministry said there had been an unprovoked incursion by Thai troops and Cambodian forces had responded in self-defence. Protests in central Kiev against a law that curbs the power of anti-corruption agencies have continued as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised a new bill. The legislation, removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparked the first major protests in Ukraine since the conflict with Russia began over three years ago. Zelenskyy responded to the backlash, saying he would submit a new bill ensuring "all norms for the independence of anti-corruption institutions will be in place". A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, upholding a lower-court decision that blocked the policy from taking effect across the United States. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Trump's executive order, which was aimed at ending automatic citizenship for children born on US soil to noncitizen parents, violated the Constitution. The decision aligns with a previous ruling by a federal judge in New Hampshire, who also found the order unlawful and issued a nationwide injunction.

US Senator Mark Kelly has called on Israel to stop attacking Palestinians seeking food and aid in Gaza. “Israel must stop these attacks on people seeking aid,” he posted on X, stressing that children are starving. His appeal comes as medical sources report at least 85 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli strikes. More than 100 aid groups, including MSF, Oxfam, and Save the Children, are sounding the alarm on “mass starvation” in Gaza. They say aid warehouses are full but blocked from reaching desperate families. The coalition is calling for an immediate ceasefire, opening of all land crossings, and free UN-led aid deliveries. Their warning coincides with a US envoy's European trip to discuss a potential truce and aid corridor. The Syrian government has deployed buses to evacuate families trapped in unrest-hit Sweida. State media showed convoys entering the southern province to transport civilians to safety. Violence has displaced thousands, with neighbouring Daraa province reporting a steady influx of fleeing families. The US has announced it will leave UNESCO for the third time, effective December 31, 2026. Washington cited the agency's admission of Palestine and what it called a “globalist, ideological agenda” at odds with its “America First” policy. A State Department spokesperson said continued membership is “not in the national interest.” The move marks another sharp break in US engagement with international institutions. Türkiye has showcased its first hypersonic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, at the IDEF 2025 defence fair in Istanbul. Roketsan, the developer, also unveiled six other advanced systems at the event. The Tayfun Block-4, weighing over seven tonnes, can destroy high-value targets like air defence systems and command centres from long distances. Officials say the missile marks a major leap for Türkiye's defence industry and long-range strike capabilities.