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                      <copyright>Copyright - 2026 - Turkish Press News</copyright><item><title><![CDATA[Israel to close British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem over UK trade sanctions]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Halting British activity training Palestinian Authority forces, denying entry to Israel of 12 British officials also among measures announced by Tel Aviv]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israel announced on Tuesday that it will close the British consulate in the occupied East Jerusalem, which serves as a liaison for the Palestinians, over a decision by the UK to impose trade sanctions on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Addressing a press conference, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the measures include the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, the expulsion of British representatives from the International Gaza Support Center in Kiryat Gat, the termination of British activities to train Palestinian Authority forces in the West Bank, as well as the denial of entry to 12 British elected officials and nationals.

The officials to be denied entry to Israel are lawmakers Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Sultana, Naz Shah, Diane Abbott, Hannah Spencer, Carla Denyer, Sian Berry, Ellie Chowns, John McDonnell, Richard Burgon, Adrian Ramsay, and Fahad Ansari, director of the London-based Riverway to the Sea organization.

Earlier, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced that Britain will impose a trade ban on goods from illegal settlements in West Bank, citing the existence of "ethnic cleansing of Palestinians."

The UK’s measures follow Israeli plans to develop 1,200 new homes in the occupied territory, a move that sparked widespread condemnation from the international community, as all settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Polish president visits Turkish defense industry stands at MSPO 2026]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Türkiye’s defense industry chief Haluk Gorgun holds talks with senior British, Polish officials on joint production, technology transfer, new projects]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited the stands of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and defense company Aselsan at the MSPO 2026 defense exhibition in Kielce, Poland.

SSB President Haluk Gorgun accompanied Nawrocki during the visit and briefed him on the capabilities of Türkiye’s defense industry and cooperation between Türkiye and Poland.

In a social media post, Görgün highlighted the strong resolve and shared vision demonstrated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Nawrocki on bilateral relations.

Gorgun also held talks with senior British and Polish officials on the sidelines of the exhibition.

He met UK Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, Polish Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Golota, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the head of Poland’s National Security Bureau Bartosz Grodecki.

Gorgun said his meeting with Pollard focused on areas in which Turkish companies could participate as the UK develops its defense procurement and industrial approach, as well as opportunities for joint technology development.

“Building on our NATO alliance, we will continue to bring our respective capabilities together in new projects,” he said.

Gorgun discussed potential joint production, technology transfer and localization models involving Turkish companies and Polish defense firms in his meeting with Golota,

“We will continue our engagements to bring our respective capabilities together through long-term industrial partnerships and new projects,” he said.

Gorgun and Kosiniak-Kamysz also discussed steps to deepen existing defense industry cooperation between Türkiye and Poland.

Highlighting the two countries’ centuries-old relations and their NATO alliance, Gorgun said, “Building on the historical foundation created by our centuries-old relations and the strong framework provided by our NATO alliance, we will continue to advance our engagement through concrete projects.”
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Today's measures 'represent clear message' to Israeli government, Palestinians that 'we will not acquiesce in destruction of 2-state solution,' says UK foreign secretary]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Citing the existence of “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians,” Britain will impose a trade ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, the country's foreign secretary announced Tuesday.

In a statement to lawmakers in the House of Commons, Ed Miliband said today marks the “beginning of a new approach” on Israel, announcing that the UK will introduce an import ban on goods from illegal settlements.

Today's measures "represent a clear message" to both the Israeli government and Palestinians that "we will not acquiesce in destruction of the two-state solution," he said.

On top of Israel's official state policy, "settler terrorism is rampant," he noted, adding that the UK will sanction a further set of extremist settlers in the West Bank "who have supported or incited acts of violence" against Palestinians.

Miliband stressed that those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements in the West Bank "will face the full force of UK sanctions."

He went on to say that the UK will take action against "specific companies and individuals" who provide services and financing for the expansion of illegal Israeli settlement.

Miliband said the British government agrees that there is "ethnic cleansing of Palestinians" in the occupied West Bank perpetrated by Israeli "settler terrorists."

During his address, he also confirmed that the existing British suspension of 30 arms export licenses to Israel will remain "fully in place."
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[EU denounces funeral ceremony for 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA['Images from Ratko Mladic’s funeral yesterday in Belgrade were shocking,' says EU Commission chief                                ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The European Commission president on Tuesday denounced the funeral ceremony held for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, known as the “Butcher of Bosnia."

"The images from Ratko Mladic’s funeral yesterday in Belgrade were shocking. Ratko Mladic was a convicted war criminal. He was responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity," Ursula von der Leyen wrote on US social media company X.

She called the apparent official support and presence of some senior Serbian officials at the funeral "deeply regrettable."

"They demonstrate a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe’s recent history and contradict the values underpinning Serbia’s path towards the European Union," von der Leyen added.

At a European Commission news briefing, spokesperson Guillaume Mercier was asked if the bloc still wants to open another cluster in Serbia’s efforts to join the European Union.

Telling how the European Commission recommended in July, following technical assessments, the opening of the Cluster 3 EU accession negotiating chapters with Serbia, Mercier said the assessment was made based on the relevant elements available at the time.

"The discussion on Cluster 3 is currently with the member states, and this discussion will need to take place also considering the latest political developments that we have seen," he noted.

Mladic, a former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, died in The Hague on Aug. 27 at age 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

He was convicted of crimes committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, including genocide for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Türkiye hopes Development Road Project with Iraq will be implemented soon: Parliament speaker]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Ankara's terror-free initiative will have positive impact across region, says Numan Kurtulmus                                  ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye’s parliament speaker voiced hope Tuesday that the Development Road Project linking Iraq with Türkiye would become fully operational as soon as possible.

"I hope the Development Road Project will become an active, visible and fully implemented project with all its components as soon as possible," Numan Kurtulmus told a joint news conference in the capital Ankara with Haibat al-Halbousi, his visiting Iraqi counterpart.

"The Development Road Project is a very important project that will ensure connectivity in the fullest sense and, in the coming period, contribute to the development of Iraq and the region, as well as Türkiye's development," he said.

"Through this project, Asia and Europe will be connected via Iraq and Türkiye, and the Asian and European economies will become integrated with one another."

The strategic trade corridor will stretch about 1,200 kilometers (745.65 miles) from Iraq’s Grand Faw Port through Türkiye and into Europe, according to Turkish officials.

Kurtulmus also said the two sides had once again reaffirmed their full support for all steps to be taken under the project and exchanged views on ways to accelerate the process.

"We believe both countries will achieve significant gains within the framework of the win-win principle," he said.

Kurtulmus stressed that the benefits will go beyond economic gains, saying the project would also connect peoples, cultures, and cities across the region.

"It will mean bringing together the parts of our region that have become separated, which makes it an exceptionally valuable project," he added.

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‘Terror-Free Türkiye approach will have an impact across the entire region’

Kurtulmus also said Türkiye's efforts to eliminate terrorism would have an impact beyond the country's borders.

"We hope that the Terror-Free Türkiye approach will have an impact across the entire region and that our Iraqi brothers and sisters will also be rid of terrorism as soon as possible," he said.

"The preparations for armed and militia groups in Iraq to hand over their weapons to the Iraqi central government starting next month are also very important," he added.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz disruptions risk pushing smaller firms out of global value chains: UN report]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz risk pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) out of global value chains as rising costs hit smaller firms harder than large companies, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned Tuesday.

In a report, UNCTAD said large companies can spread risks across suppliers, markets and financing sources, while SMEs typically have fewer options. Higher energy, transport and financing costs can squeeze margins, disrupt supply chains and force smaller businesses to cut production, delay investment or exit altogether.

The agency warned that smaller firms could remain excluded from value chains even after global trade volumes recover from shocks, with rising energy bills, freight rates, insurance premiums and financing constraints placing heavier burdens on them.

The disparity is particularly pronounced in developing economies. For small firms, complying with import requirements costs an average 19.4% of the value of directly imported products, compared with 8.3% in developed economies. For medium-sized firms, the respective costs are 17.5% and 7.8%, while for large firms they stand at 14.7% and 7.6%.

Smaller firms also face greater barriers to financing. In developing economies, 48% of small firms viewed access to finance as an obstacle to their operations, compared with 42% of medium-sized and 38% of large firms.

In developed economies, the respective shares were 28%, 23% and 20%, according to UNCTAD data covering 90,120 firms across 114 developing and 43 developed economies.

UNCTAD warned that when SMEs are pushed out of value chains, unemployment can rise, household incomes decline and social vulnerability increase.

"Trade resilience requires SMEs to remain part of value chains," the report said. "Otherwise, recovery may simply mask greater concentration among larger firms."

It called for stronger access to trade finance, liquidity and working capital, as well as affordable logistics and measures to help SMEs maintain and diversify supplier and customer relationships.

"As engines of job-creation, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are critical to every country's future," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in the report.

The Islamabad memorandum was signed in June following mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, providing for an end to hostilities and a framework for negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Iran has accused the US of failing to implement key provisions of the understanding, including measures related to sanctions and the naval blockade, while Washington and Gulf countries have called for free and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

​​​​​​​Iran and Oman have since been holding talks on a temporary transit route through the strategic waterway, with Tehran saying the arrangement would be temporary while discussions continue on a permanent mechanism.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought, hosepipe bans remain in place despite wettest week in UK since early February]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Water storage 'continued to decline at most reservoirs,' warns National Drought Group                                     ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The UK recorded its wettest week since February, but temporary use bans (TUBs) remain in place across large parts of England, according to reports on Tuesday.

In the last few days of August and the start of September, more rain fell than during any other week since early February, the BBC reported, citing the Environment Agency (EA).

However, despite the shift to wetter weather, all of Wales and most of England remain in drought following a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and extreme dry conditions.

Water companies in the country are notifying customers that temporary hosepipe bans are still in force despite the rainfall.

According to figures from the EA, in the week from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, rainfall totals ranged from 26mm in south-east England to 48mm in central England.

The National Drought Group warned that water storage "continued to decline at most reservoirs."

There has been no change to the EA drought status or the temporary use bans in force across ten water company areas.

The EA suggested that while there has been less demand for water due to the cooler and wetter weather, "further significant rainfall is needed" to return to normal conditions.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Türkiye’s civil aviation fleet grows to 846 aircraft with seating capacity of 166,000]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Turkish aviation carries 111 million passengers and nearly 2.5 million tons of cargo in H1, while securing new cargo rights with Canada and ranking 5th in Europe for foreign aircraft safety assessments]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye’s civil aviation sector continues to grow, with the number of aircraft in airline fleets reaching 846 and their seating capacity reaching 166,000, according to recent data from the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry’s Civil Aviation General Directorate.

Türkiye’s civil aviation performance in the first half of the year showed that the sector’s growth gained momentum, while the country ranked fifth among European countries in the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft Program (SAFA).

Turkish civil aviation secured 22 additional flight frequencies and unlimited cargo flight rights with Canada after eight international negotiations conducted in the first half of the year.

Meanwhile, the number of air passengers reached 111 million in January-June, 50 million of whom flew on domestic routes and 61 million on international routes.

The volume of cargo transported during this period reached nearly 2.5 million metric tons, including 441,000 metric tons on domestic routes and around 2.1 million metric tons on international routes.

Civil aviation records showed that there were 14 airlines, 49 air taxi operators, 101 general aviation operators, 72 hot-air balloon operators, 13 ultralight aircraft operators, 165 maintenance facilities, 48 ground handling companies, and 15 runways at the end of the first half of the year.

The records also showed that there were 259 aircraft in air taxi operations, 632 in general aviation operations, 528 in hot-air balloon operations, and 35 in ultralight aircraft operations.

In the first half of the year, Türkiye’s global aviation connections continued to expand, with the number of countries with which Türkiye has air transport agreements rising to 175.

At the same time, Turkish aviation carried out a total of 838 inspections, including 287 inspections for airworthiness, 334 for flight operations, 57 for airports, 37 for air navigation systems, and 23 for aviation security.

Some 33 SAFA inspections were also conducted, alongside some 19 Safety Assessment of National Aircraft (SANA) inspections.

Further inspection and oversight activities are planned to boost the safety, security, quality, and airworthiness standards of Turkish civil aviation in the second half of the year.

Meanwhile, plans are underway to intensify regulatory oversight with a continuous monitoring program for aircraft maintenance organizations, authorized agents, and flight suppliers.

Furthermore, the upcoming security agenda includes three airport security audits, three covert aviation security tests, and 15 cybersecurity inspections to ensure the sector continues to operate within global safety standards.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Airlines to become Liverpool’s front-of-shirt sponsor]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[5-year agreement reportedly worth more than £300M to begin with 2027-28 season                                                   ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool’s main club partner, including as its front-of-shirt sponsor, beginning with the 2027-28 season, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

“From June 2027, Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool FC’s main club partner, bringing together two organisations with a shared international reach and a commitment to connecting people around the world,” the club said in a statement.

The airline’s branding will appear on the front of Liverpool’s men’s, women’s and Academy match shirts from the start of the partnership.

The five-year agreement is worth more than £300 million ($405 million), or over £60 million per season, according to reports.

“This is a milestone announcement for us and we are delighted to welcome Turkish Airlines as our main club partner from June 2027,” Liverpool Chief Commercial Officer Ben Latty said.

“The front of the Liverpool shirt holds a special place in the history of our club. Turkish Airlines is a globally recognised organisation with an extensive international network, and we look forward to beginning our partnership and building a strong relationship together, with already strong foundations built from those special memories back in 2005.”

Latty was referring to Liverpool’s memorable UEFA Champions League triumph over AC Milan in Istanbul in 2005.

Turkish Airlines CEO Ahmet Olmustur described Liverpool as “one of the world’s most recognised and respected football clubs, with an exceptional heritage and a truly global community of supporters.”

“We are very pleased that Turkish Airlines will become the club’s main club partner and that our name will take its place on one of the most iconic shirts in world sport,” he added.

Standard Chartered, Liverpool’s main club partner since 2010, will retain its current role through the 2026-27 season, and then move into a global partnership role the next year, the club said.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli forces impose siege on Anata, Shuafat in occupied East Jerusalem]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Schools closed, businesses shuttered as restrictions disrupt daily life of some 80,000 Palestinians, Jerusalem Governorate says]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israeli forces have imposed a tight siege on the town of Anata and the Shuafat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem since early Tuesday, carrying out raids, arrests and searches of homes, shops and other facilities, according to Palestinian authorities.

The Jerusalem Governorate said in a statement that Israeli forces had closed roads leading to Anata and the Shuafat camp since dawn, preventing Palestinians from moving in and out of the areas.

The siege and curfew forced schools and kindergartens in the town and camp to suspend classes, while Israeli forces prevented shop owners from opening their businesses, it added.

The restrictions have largely paralyzed commercial activity and daily life for around 80,000 Palestinians.

The governorate said Israeli forces were carrying out a large-scale arrest campaign, estimating that around 100 Palestinians had been detained, including a woman, while raids and field interrogations continued.

Israeli forces also raided dozens of homes in Anata and Shuafat, searching and questioning residents, and stormed several shops and private facilities, breaking down doors at some premises and damaging their contents, it added.

Israeli forces remained deployed in neighborhoods and main streets, while tight military restrictions continued at the Shuafat checkpoint, according to an Anadolu correspondent.

Local sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces were allowing people to enter the area in some cases while preventing them from leaving.

Dozens of Palestinians were forced to spend hours overnight in their vehicles after the siege prevented them from reaching their homes, while people from outside Anata and Shuafat were stranded when roads were closed.

The Jerusalem Governorate also said Israeli forces were preventing ambulance crews from reaching patients and emergency cases, warning of the potential consequences for residents.

It condemned the continued siege and restrictions, calling the measures a “dangerous escalation” and “collective punishment” affecting the lives and basic rights of tens of thousands of Palestinians.

The Israeli army announced Monday that it had launched what it called a “focused” operation in Anata and Shuafat, without specifying how long it would last.

The Jerusalem Governorate said the raids resembled an Israeli military operation carried out in the Qalandia refugee camp in early August and accused Israel of pursuing a policy of collective punishment against Palestinian communities surrounding Jerusalem.

The latest raids come amid a sharp rise in violence across the occupied Palestinian territories. UN data indicate that attacks by Israeli occupiers have reached “unprecedented levels,” with more than 1,400 attacks resulting in casualties or property damage documented in 2026.

Around 750,000 Israeli occupiers live in 516 illegal settlements and outposts across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

​​​​​​​Israeli army attacks and violence by occupiers against Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have intensified since the Gaza war began in October 2023.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Secondhand smoke linked to nearly 1.7M deaths worldwide in 2023: Study]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Researchers say health burden remains substantial despite long-term decline in share of people exposed to tobacco smoke]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nearly 1.7 million people globally died from exposure to secondhand smoke in 2023, according to a study published Tuesday.

Secondhand smoke is smoke inhaled by people who are near someone using tobacco products.

More than 2.7 billion people worldwide, including about 767 million children, were exposed to secondhand smoke in 2023, according to the study published in The Lancet Public Health.

Researchers examined data from 204 countries and territories between 1990 and 2023 and found that exposure to secondhand smoke was linked to 1.66 million deaths and 44.8 million years of healthy life lost in 2023.

Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of death associated with secondhand smoke exposure among adults, while exposure was also linked to 5.2 million lower respiratory infections among children in 2023, the study found.

Although the proportion of people exposed to secondhand smoke has declined since 1990, the overall number has remained broadly stable as a result of population growth, with exposure particularly increasing in parts of Africa and the Middle East.

The researchers said second-hand smoke remains a major global health risk and called for stronger tobacco-control measures to protect people, particularly women and children.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Türkiye posts strongest OECD gains in all 3 subjects in PISA academic rankings]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Türkiye raised its scores in science, reading, and mathematics in PISA 2025, outperforming OECD averages in science and reading and matching OECD average in math]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye posted the strongest improvement among OECD countries across all three subjects in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), raising its scores in science, reading, and mathematics despite declines in average performance across OECD countries and participating countries overall.

The PISA 2025 results, administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and released simultaneously worldwide, evaluate 15-year-old students enrolled in formal education in science, reading, and mathematics through an assessment done every three years. A total of 91 countries and economies took part in the 2025 cycle.

Türkiye has participated in PISA since 2003. The 2025 assessment was done digitally between April 14 and May 16, 2025, with 7,702 Turkish students from 203 schools in 56 provinces across 12 regions taking part.

&nbsp;

Science performance

The results showed particularly strong gains in science, which was designated the main subject for the 2025 cycle. Türkiye scored 494 points in science, 18 points higher than in 2022 and 26 points higher than in 2018.

The OECD average was 482 points, while the average across all participating countries was 443.

Türkiye also narrowed and reversed its previous gap with the OECD average, moving 12 points ahead of the OECD benchmark in science.

&nbsp;

Reading performance

In reading, Türkiye's average score rose 16 points from 2022 to 472, while the OECD average fell to 461 and the overall participating-country average stood at 420. Türkiye therefore scored above both benchmarks.

Türkiye's reading performance also improved substantially over the longer term. In 2018, its score was 21 points below the OECD average; by 2025, it was 11 points above it.

The gap between Türkiye's score and the average across all participating countries widened from 13 points in 2018 to 52 points in 2025.

&nbsp;

Mathematics performance

In mathematics, Türkiye boosted its average score by nine points from 2022 to 462.

The OECD average was 463, while the average across all participating countries was 429. Türkiye therefore remained above the overall international average and reached the OECD average.

&nbsp;

High-performing students and rankings

The results also showed significant improvements in the share of high-performing students.

In science, the proportion of Turkish students performing at the highest levels rose from 4% in 2022 to 7.4% in 2025, surpassing the OECD average of 7.2% for the first time.

In reading, the proportion jumped from 1.9% to 4.2%, while in mathematics it rose from 5.4% to 7.9%.

Türkiye also raised the proportion of students reaching at least the minimum performance level in all three subjects. The shares of students achieving both minimum and high performance levels reached their highest levels in PISA's history.

The country's rankings improved across all three subjects.

Among the 91 participating countries and economies, Türkiye ranked 19th in science, up from 34th among 81 participants in 2022; 18th in reading, up from 36th; and 28th in mathematics, up from 39th.

Among OECD members, Türkiye rose from 29th to 14th in science, from 30th to 13th in reading, and from 32nd to 23rd in mathematics.

&nbsp;

Long-term improvement

Over the longer term, Türkiye also substantially improved its relative position.

Between the 2003 and 2025 PISA assessments, Türkiye’s relative ranking position improved 64% in science, 60% in reading, and 52% in mathematics. In 2003, Türkiye ranked 35th in science, 33rd in reading, and 34th in mathematics.

The improvement is notable against a broader decline in average OECD performance.

Compared with Türkiye's first PISA assessment in 2003, its science score rose from 434 to 494, its reading score from 441 to 472, and its mathematics score from 423 to 462.

According to the results, Türkiye was the only OECD member country to increase its scores in all three subjects over the past decade.

It was also the OECD country with the largest score increases in all three areas compared with the 2022 assessment.

&nbsp;

Learning environment and education personnel

The reports also highlighted improvements in students' physical and social learning environments.

According to the assessment, survey data indicated that physical and social learning environments in Türkiye were better than the OECD average.

The report also found that improvements in shortages and quality of education personnel in Türkiye were greater than the OECD average.

As a result, education in Türkiye was found to be less affected than in OECD countries by shortages and quality-related shortcomings among education personnel.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Türkiye slams organization of funeral ceremony for 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye on Tuesday slammed the organization of a funeral ceremony for Ratko Mladic, known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the genocide against Bosniaks, calling it "unacceptable."

"It is unacceptable for the funeral ceremony of Ratko Mladic, who was convicted by international courts in final judgments for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, to be exploited in a manner that amounts to denying the grave crimes committed and the human suffering endured," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said.

"Rejecting the relevant court judgments or attempting to portray convicted perpetrators as heroes deepens the pain of victims and their families, while also undermining the longstanding efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the region," Keceli added.

He underlined the need for the Balkans to learn from the past and work together to build a peaceful, prosperous, and shared future, while honoring those who lost their lives during the Bosnian War.

He concluded his remarks by paying tribute to all innocent victims of the conflict, with particular emphasis on those killed in the Srebrenica genocide, and expressed solidarity with their families.

Mladic, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, died in The Hague on Aug. 27 at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

He was convicted of crimes committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, including genocide for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic offered to organize his burial in Serbia.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK set to ban trade with illegal settlements in occupied West Bank: Reports]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to announce 'broad reset' of UK's relations with Israel to protect viability of Palestinian state, according to local media]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The UK is preparing to implement a formal ban on trade with illegal settlements established in the occupied West Bank, according to British media reports Monday.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to announce a “broad reset” of the UK’s relations with Israel, The Guardian reported. The planned measures would prohibit the trade of goods and certain services from the illegal areas, including their financing and advertising. The intervention intends to halt the expansion of outposts which are seen as an attempt to dismantle the prospects for a sovereign Palestinian nation.

The Independent noted that the policy shift was accelerated by the recent advancement of the “E1” project, a strategic corridor designed to sever the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Miliband characterized the expansion as an “unacceptable and destructive act,” signaling a move toward active intervention to preserve the two-state solution.

The UK formally recognized the State of Palestine on September 2025, aligning with more than 140 other UN member states.

Miliband is also expected to utilize “firmer language” than his predecessors regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Reports indicate the statement will maintain that the Israeli military, "in the name of security, are placing unnecessary controls" on aid entering Gaza.

While London has reportedly kept open the option of joining South Africa’s legal challenge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, the principal judicial organ of the UN, the current package is not expected to utilize the label of genocide, according to The Guardian.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned the expansion of illegal settlements Monday, promising that “comprehensive measures” would be announced soon.

The move follows data from the UN indicating that violence by Israeli occupiers has reached “unprecedented levels,” with more than 1,400 attacks resulting in casualties or property damage documented in 2026 alone.

Approximately 750,000 Israeli occupiers currently reside in 516 illegal settlements and outposts across the occupied territory, carrying out near-daily efforts to displace Palestinians from their land.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamas accuses Israel of attempting to conceal evidence of Gaza genocide]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Palestinian group calls for international investigators and forensic experts to oversee recovery of bodies and preservation of evidence]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Palestinian group Hamas warned Monday that Israel was attempting to conceal evidence of genocide committed against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip by removing, crushing and transporting rubble under which the bodies of thousands of missing people are believed to remain.

In a statement, it warned of “attempts by the occupation government and its army to conceal evidence of the brutal crimes committed against our people in the Gaza Strip through the removal, crushing and transportation of rubble.”

It said these activities were taking place despite the presence beneath the debris of “the bodies of thousands of missing people and material evidence of the crimes of genocide committed by the occupation over two years.”

Hamas said tampering with sites containing bodies and potential evidence “constitutes a violation of international law and the International Court of Justice’s order to preserve evidence.”

It added that such actions also amount to “an assault on the dignity of the martyrs and the right of their families to recover and bury the bodies of their loved ones.”

The group welcomed a warning by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, that Israel’s removal, crushing and transportation of rubble could risk erasing traces of "atrocity crimes" in the Gaza Strip.

It called on the UN, the International Criminal Court and other relevant bodies to “take urgent action to protect these sites.”

Hamas also demanded that international investigative teams and forensic experts be allowed into Gaza to oversee the recovery of bodies and the documentation and preservation of evidence.

It stressed that accelerating rubble removal and reconstruction in Gaza was “an urgent humanitarian and national necessity and an inherent right of our people.”

The process, it said, must be carried out “in a manner that ensures the recovery of the bodies of missing people and the preservation of evidence while preventing the occupation from exploiting these operations to conceal evidence of its crimes and evade accountability.”

On Aug. 3, the Geneva-based Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor warned of Israeli operations to crush and remove debris from destroyed buildings in areas under its military control in Gaza with the involvement of Israeli civilian companies.

The rights group estimated that at least 10 million tons of rubble had been removed, crushed or displaced from its original locations in areas it said were under Israeli military control and covered around 66% of the enclave.

It said it had documented about 100 Israeli trucks transporting rubble out of Gaza each day in the weeks preceding its statement, while around 400 demolition, crushing and transport vehicles were operating in eastern and southern parts of the enclave.

Israel waged a two-year genocidal war on the Gaza Strip that according to Palestinian figures killed more than 73,000 Palestinians and injured over 174,000.

More than 9,000 people remain missing, while widespread destruction has devastated civilian infrastructure across the enclave.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocoa rises for 6th consecutive month amid El Nino]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Middle East war drives up energy costs, while El Nino brings record temperatures affecting harvests, extending cocoa’s rise since earlier this year to $6,771 per metric ton, experts say]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cocoa prices extended their positive trend for a sixth consecutive month, rising 25.5% per metric ton in August to $6,771 on global markets due to the impact of El Nino and concerns over a potential supply crunch in West Africa.

Geopolitical risks and climate issues fueled supply concerns, with significant increases across commodity prices last month, especially in agricultural products.

Wheat rose 21% per bushel as escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions threatened Black Sea grain trade, with a near-complete halt in grain loading operations in the Black Sea due to hostilities between the two countries, as well as port closures.

Corn climbed 16% due to declining production in Brazil and a falling US harvest, while strong Chinese demand for soybeans and declining production in South America increased its price by 8.5%.

Rice jumped 9.2% as adverse weather conditions and below-average monsoon rains in major rice producers in Asia, especially in India, fueled concerns over yields and reduced future supply expectations.

Coffee fell 1% per pound due to increased rainfall forecasts in Brazil, while sugar surged 21.5% on rising oil prices, as sugarcane is one of the raw materials used in ethanol production.

Cotton rose 13.9% due to hot weather and drought in cotton-producing regions of the US.

Cocoa reversed course this year after plummeting last year, surging 25.5% to $6,771 per metric ton.

Cocoa saw its fastest annual decline, at 48.1%, last year due to easing drought concerns in West Africa and increasing harvests.

The commodity sharply declined in January and February 2026, making a poor start to the year, but prices jumped 14.3% in March, 8.2% in April, 9.9% in May, 29.4% in June and 6.3% in July.

Daniela Corsini, senior economist at Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, told Anadolu that the Middle East war drove up energy costs, while problems due to climate change and record-breaking temperatures amid El Nino affecting harvests drove up cocoa prices.

Corsini stated that supply disruptions in West Africa could worsen even further in the coming months, while El Nino intensified the annual Harmattan winds that affect the region, threatening cocoa trees.

“Thus, several analysts have trimmed their forecasts for a global surplus in 2026-27 and some have also warned about the risk of a global market flipping again into deficit due to strengthening demand, especially in Asia,” she said.

Oran van Dort, commodities analyst at Rabobank, told Anadolu that the 2026/27 harvest contributed to the cocoa rally beginning earlier this year.

Dort stated that the risk of El Nino and the slow crop development and flowering in the Ivory Coast and Ghana played key roles in the rally.

“In my view, too much of the current narrative is being driven by media coverage of a worst-case El Niño scenario and concerns over a poor mid-crop, which in turn may be fueling speculative bullishness,” he ad
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                 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Peace says Israel must implement Gaza commitments to move roadmap forward]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[High Representative Nickolay Mladenov says agreed steps must be implemented to improve living conditions for Palestinians; Türkiye, Egypt, Qatar played key mediation role in months-long talks with Hamas]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israel must implement its commitments under the Gaza peace roadmap for the process to move forward, Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza at the Board of Peace, said on Monday.

Speaking at the third Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, Mladenov said progress had been made compared to a year ago, but the situation remained far from what was needed to achieve a political solution.

“We are still at the point at which we need to make sure that what has been agreed is going to be implemented and is going to change significantly the lives of the people in Gaza,” he said.

“Unfortunately, we’re not there yet,” he added, saying discussions were continuing with Israel on “the implementation of their part of the commitments” required to move the process forward, referring to its withdrawal in exchange for disarmament of Hamas and reconstruction to begin in the Palestinian enclave.

Mladenov pointed to seven months of negotiations with Hamas on disarmament, describing them as “very intense, very difficult discussions,” and praised the mediation efforts of Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar, as well as support from the UAE and other regional countries.

He said the people in Gaza continued to live in “terrible conditions” and could not face another winter under the current circumstances.

Mladenov outlined three possible paths: maintaining the current situation, expanding Israeli military operations and reoccupying Gaza, or implementing the Board of Peace roadmap.

He described the third option as the “reasonable” one, saying it requires disarmament by agreement, an agreed Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction with international and regional support.

Mladenov warned that failure to advance the roadmap could make the two-state solution “practically impossible.”

“The only way that we can build back to that is if we have transitional governance, if we have decommissioning of weapons, if we have withdrawal in Gaza,” he said.

Asked whether a new Israeli government could reject the current government’s commitments following the October elections, Mladenov acknowledged that election periods often produce “knee-jerk reactions” and political posturing, but said Israelis ultimately wanted to move on from the continuing tragedy in Gaza.

He said the crisis had caused “massive emotional, political, human suffering” for Israelis, besides the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, and argued that a longer-term perspective was needed despite the short-term political pressures of an election campaign.

“Neither Palestinians nor Israelis are going anywhere. Nobody is going to leave their homes,” he said, stressing the need to restore political dialogue and find a way for the two peoples to coexist.

The Board of Peace was established in January as part of US President Donald Trump’s broader plan for Gaza, with Trump serving as its chairman. The initiative, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, is tasked with overseeing Gaza’s transition, including governance, security and reconstruction.

A Palestinian technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, was also established to assume responsibility for civilian administration, restoring public services and rebuilding institutions in the enclave.

The Board of Peace issued a roadmap on July 31 for implementing the next phase of the Gaza plan, including Hamas’ disarmament, a phased Israeli withdrawal, transfer of administration to the Palestinian technocratic committee, deployment of an international stabilization force and reconstruction.

The third Hili Forum is being held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Consequences and Course Correction.” It is co-organized by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy.
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                 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish women’s volleyball leaves its mark on 2026]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Türkiye’s national team retains European crown as Turkish clubs and national teams claim major international titles]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team won its second consecutive European title in 2026, capping a year of major achievements for the country at both club and international levels.

Türkiye claimed its first European crown in 2023 after defeating Serbia 3-2 in the final in Belgium. Three years later, the national team lifted the trophy again, this time on home soil in Istanbul.

The victory took Türkiye’s overall European Championship medal tally to seven, comprising two golds, two silvers and three bronzes.

The national team also secured a medal for the fifth consecutive edition of the tournament.

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Türkiye claims biggest titles of 2026

Turkish women’s volleyball attracted international attention throughout 2026 with victories in several of the sport’s leading competitions.

Two Turkish clubs faced each other in the CEV Champions League final, with VakıfBank ultimately lifting the trophy.

Galatasaray won the CEV Cup, giving Türkiye both of the leading trophies in European club volleyball.

At the national team level, Türkiye won the Volleyball Nations League, the Mediterranean Games and the European Championship. The VNL title was the country’s second in the competition’s history.

Türkiye also secured Europe’s qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The country will be represented by two teams at the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship, where VakıfBank and Eczacıbaşı are scheduled to compete from Dec. 8 to 13.

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First host champion in 15 years

Türkiye’s European Championship triumph also ended a 15-year wait for a host nation to win the tournament.

Serbia was the last country to lift the trophy on home soil, winning the 2011 championship.

Germany in 2013, the Netherlands in 2015, Azerbaijan in 2017, Türkiye in 2019, Serbia in 2021 and Italy in 2023 all hosted editions without winning the title.

Türkiye therefore became the first host country since Serbia to claim the European crown.

Eda Erdem claims sixth European Championship medal

Türkiye captain Eda Erdem collected the sixth European Championship medal of her career with the 2026 victory.

Erdem won bronze medals in 2011, 2017 and 2021, a silver medal in 2019 and gold medals in 2023 and 2026.

She has been part of the Türkiye squad for six of its seven European Championship medals.

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Vargas named MVP for second consecutive tournament

Türkiye international Melissa Vargas was named MVP of the 2026 European Championship.

Vargas also received the award after Türkiye’s 2023 triumph, becoming the tournament’s MVP for the second straight edition.

Her honors from the European Championship, Volleyball Nations League, Turkish league, Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup brought her career total of MVP awards to 10.
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                 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Volcanic ash continues to disrupt flights in Indonesia, thousands stranded]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Operations at 7 airports remain halted after ash was detected in their airspace, disrupting around 2,300 flights and affecting 270,000 passengers]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thousands of passengers were stranded as Indonesian authorities extended the closure of seven airports, including Jakarta's main airport, to 6 pm local time (1100GMT) Monday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced them to halt operations, officials and local media reported.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport remained crowded Monday morning following the temporary suspension of hundreds of flights over concerns about volcanic ash, local English-language daily Jakarta Globe reported.

Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) from Jakarta, erupted Saturday, sending a plume of volcanic ash into the sky.

Long queues of passengers seeking refunds or rescheduled flights were seen at the airports. Many flights were pushed back to Tuesday.

"At this point, around 2,300 flights have been affected and approximately 270,000 passengers have been impacted by the volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau," Berton Panjaitan, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, told Anadolu in a statement on Monday.

Initially, eight airports halted operations Sunday, after ash was detected in their airspace.

As of 9 am (0200GMT) Monday, seven airports remain affected and temporarily closed, while Atung Bungsu Airport in Pagar Alam has resumed normal operations, he added.

Berton termed the airport closures a precautionary measure based on aviation safety considerations.

"The status of these airports is continuously reviewed based on volcanic ash dispersion and aviation safety," he added.

"Our priority is safety, and we will resume normal operations as soon as conditions are safe."
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                 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus crash near Mecca kills 2 Egyptian Umrah pilgrims, injures 25]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Two Egyptians performing Umrah were killed and 25 others injured in a bus crash near the Saudi city of Al-Jumum while traveling from Medina to Mecca, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

The ministry said the bus was carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims when the crash occurred Saturday evening.

The 25 sustained light to moderate injuries, including seven who were admitted to intensive care, according to the statement.

The remaining pilgrims received treatment and were discharged from hospitals before being accommodated at their designated hotels in Mecca.

Saudi authorities had not immediately commented on the crash.

Umrah is a voluntary minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that involves visiting the Kaaba to perform specific sacred rituals of devotion and purification.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City condemns racist abuse targeting new signing Robinio Vaz]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hull City condemned on Thursday what it described as "abhorrent" racist abuse directed at new signing Robinio Vaz on social media.

The 19-year-old French striker joined Hull from Italian Serie A club Roma on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day, with an option to make the move permanent.

"No individual should ever experience discriminatory abuse, and the club will provide Robinio with our full support," Hull said in a statement.

The newly promoted Premier League club said it had contacted the league, anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and the relevant social media companies over the previous 24 hours.

Hull added that it was working with Humberside Police and other authorities to identify the accounts responsible so that appropriate action could be taken.

"Hull City has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discrimination," the club said.

"We stand with Robinio and encourage all supporters to continue to report any form of discrimination."
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                 <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Türkiye friendship 'incredibly strong,' says US deputy chief of mission to Ankara]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA['Strong relationship' between US, Turkish presidents provides foundation for broader cooperation, Alyce Abdalla says during 1st visit to Türkiye's quake-hit Hatay province]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The friendship between the US and Türkiye is currently “incredibly strong,” Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Ankara Alyce Abdalla said, pointing to the close relationship between the leaders of the two countries.

Abdalla made the remarks to Anadolu while visiting Türkiye’s southern Hatay province to inspect reconstruction work at the Antakya Greek Orthodox Church, which was destroyed in the Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes and whose rebuilding has been supported by the US.

&nbsp;



&nbsp;

Noting that she began her diplomatic assignment in Türkiye around two weeks ago and that Hatay was the destination of her first visit, Abdalla said she was very excited to be in the country.

Describing Türkiye as “an extraordinary place to work,” Abdalla assessed the friendship between the two countries.

“The friendship between the United States and Türkiye right now is incredibly strong, and it is true when we talk about our leaders. (US) President (Donald) Trump and (Turkish) President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan had a historic meeting in Ankara in July during the NATO summit," she said.

"That is just a wonderful setting for me to come and start here as deputy chief of mission, and I am very excited about it," she added.

&nbsp;



&nbsp;

Abdalla described the relationship between the two leaders as "incredibly positive" and said it could serve as an example for the broader US-Türkiye bilateral ties.

"Right now, we have that strong relationship between our leaders, and we are working hard throughout the mission (in) Türkiye to make sure that that friendship is reflected throughout our work," she said.

Abdalla said she hopes to meet as many people and visit as many places as possible during her assignment in Türkiye.

&nbsp;

Türkiye-US diplomatic relations to mark centennial

"Next year, 2027, will mark 100 years of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Türkiye," she said, adding that she was "really excited to be here at this moment."

"I hope that we can use the next year to further strengthen our relationship and think about the ways in which we can work together going forward," she added.

&nbsp;

'I was just really struck by the strength and resilience of the people here, ... it is just inspiring'

Abdalla also received information about efforts to rebuild the Antakya Greek Orthodox Church, located on Saray Street in the Antakya district and destroyed in the earthquakes.

The work is being carried out by Türkiye’s Culture and Tourism Ministry and Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry, with support from the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation and the World Monuments Fund.

Visiting the site, Abdalla said seeing the traces of the earthquakes firsthand and witnessing the scale of the destruction while touring Hatay had deeply affected her.

&nbsp;



&nbsp;

"I was really struck by the level of the damage when I walked on the ground today. It made me understand how really terrible those earthquakes were back in February 2023. I could tell that so much work has been done," she said.

Abdalla said she was also deeply impressed by the resilience shown by the people of the region.

"I was just really struck by the strength and resilience of the people here, to have that kind of destruction happen and then to recover and be focused on the future and rebuilding, it is just inspiring," she said.

Abdalla said the US Embassy was pleased to contribute to recovery efforts by funding emergency stabilization work at St. Paul Church and the Antioch Synagogue, while working with Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Ministry to support the local community in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.

&nbsp;

Cooperation to return stolen cultural artifacts to Türkiye

Abdalla said the US has also provided various forms of support for efforts carried out with Türkiye to protect cultural heritage.

She noted that the two countries also cooperate on the return to Türkiye of historical artifacts that were illegally taken abroad.

"We are also very committed to working with Türkiye on returning stolen objects to Türkiye," she said.

"We have just recently signed a renewal of the US-Türkiye Cultural Property Agreement, and this is a way in which we can work with the Turkish government to make sure that objects that were stolen from Türkiye are returned to the Turkish people," she added.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK summons Russian charge d’affaires over ‘reckless’ attack on Leipzig airport]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The UK on Thursday summoned Russia's charge d'affaires to condemn what it described as a "reckless" drone attack on Germany's Leipzig Airport on Aug. 4.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said in a statement that the Russian diplomat was summoned following the attack, which London condemned “in the strongest terms.”

"The UK stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia's egregious and reckless attack on Leipzig airport," an FCDO spokesperson said.

The spokesperson stressed Britain's commitment to NATO allies and continued support for Ukraine, saying both remained "ironclad."

"Any attempt by Russia to undermine our united resolve is futile," the spokesperson said, describing the incident as the latest in what London viewed as “a clear pattern of attempts by the Russian State to undermine our collective security.”

The FCDO said the Russian charge d'affaires was summoned to underline that Britain, together with its European and NATO partners, would continue to respond to such actions.

The spokesperson said the UK would “continue to expose Russian hostile activity at every level.”
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                 <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo museum showcases Ottoman treasures from Egypt, Türkiye]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[More than 100,000 Islamic artifacts include mashrabiya, carpets, ceramics and manuscripts reflecting Ottoman-era artistic ties between Cairo and Istanbul]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo stands a unique cultural landmark housing treasures that span centuries of Islamic history.

The building’s significance extends beyond its striking architectural design, as it is home to what the museum describes as “the world’s largest specialized museum of Islamic art,” housing more than 100,000 rare artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of Islamic civilization across different periods.

Its collections include a notable group of artifacts from the Ottoman era in Egypt and Türkiye, some of which reflect remarkable artistic exchanges between Istanbul and Cairo.

Anadolu visited the Museum of Islamic Art to view Ottoman-era works from Egypt and Türkiye, which showcase diverse aspects of Islamic art and craftsmanship.

The museum’s collections are notable both for their size and diversity, encompassing manuscripts and objects related to medicine, surgery, and herbal remedies, as well as astronomical instruments such as astrolabes, compasses, and celestial globes.

They also include applied arts associated with everyday life, including metal, glass, and ceramic vessels, as well as jewelry, weapons, woodwork, ivory, textiles, and carpets.

The collections feature many unique masterpieces that demonstrate the refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship achieved by Muslim artists.

Since its establishment, the museum has attracted kings and prominent figures from around the world, according to its official description.

&nbsp;

Ottoman treasures

Among the most prominent artifacts is a turned-wood mashrabiya dating to the Ottoman era in Egypt in the 16th and 17th centuries.

According to the museum, wooden screens with openings used to cover windows appeared as early as the Ayyubid period and later developed into the form of the mashrabiya.

During the Ottoman period, mashrabiyas took the form of projecting balconies. Their functions included reducing the intensity of sunlight and humidity while preserving privacy in rooms overlooking courtyards or streets by preventing people outside from seeing into homes.

Another exhibit is a collection of Ottoman ceramic tiles dating to the 18th century. The tiles are painted in multiple colors beneath a transparent glaze and decorated with floral motifs centered around a mihrab from which a mosque lamp hangs.

The museum also displays a painted wooden fireplace decorated with ceramic tiles, dating to the Ottoman era in Egypt in the 17th century.

According to the museum, fireplaces became widespread in palaces and residential homes in Egypt and Türkiye during the Ottoman period.

Decorative designs featuring Ottoman floral motifs were often first produced in Türkiye and then transferred to Egypt, where local artists reproduced them. This contributed to similarities between many artistic works produced in the two countries during the period.

The collection also includes a ceramic panel depicting the Grand Mosque in Mecca, dating to the 17th-century Ottoman period in Egypt.

The museum also houses two stained-glass windows set in plaster, dating to the Ottoman era in Egypt in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Muslim artisans excelled at using the reflection of light to create aesthetic atmospheres inside buildings.

Among the museum’s Ottoman holdings is also a wool-and-cotton carpet dating to 16th-century Ottoman Egypt. The style is known as “palace carpets” or “court carpets,” an unconventional style in Ottoman carpet decoration.

The carpet’s field is decorated with intertwined floral motifs and surrounded by three borders, with the middle one being the largest. It has fringes at the top and bottom.

According to the museum, Islamic carpets served different purposes depending on their size and decoration.

​​​​​​​This particular carpet was made to cover the floors of palaces and homes, while its motifs resemble those found on Ottoman ceramic tiles from the same period.

The collection also includes a wool-and-cotton prayer rug dating to the 18th century and attributed to the Turkish city of Kula.

The museum displays pages from “Al-Adwiya al-Mufrada” (The Simple Drugs) by al-Ghafiqi, dating to the 16th-century Ottoman period in Türkiye. Al-Ghafiqi was a physician who lived in Andalusia during the 12th century.

Among the exhibits are also two glass hourglasses dating to Ottoman Egypt in the 16th century.

The collection further includes an 18th-century Ottoman marble tombstone from Egypt. It consists of three sections, one side of which bears inscriptions in Thuluth script, including the Muslim declaration of faith.

Also on display are “khadda bowls” made of copper and bronze and engraved with talismans and inscriptions referring to their supposed therapeutic benefits. They date from the 12th through the 18th centuries and originate from Egypt, Iran, and Türkiye.

The gallery also displays two wool-and-cotton prayer rugs from 18th-century Ottoman Türkiye, attributed to the Turkish city of Gördes.

According to their display labels, Turkish cities were renowned for producing prayer rugs, with each city developing its own style for designing mihrabs. Türkiye also became known for another type called “saff carpets,” characterized by a series of adjoining mihrabs designed for use during congregational prayers.

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Historic design

According to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the idea of collecting and displaying Islamic artifacts in a museum dates back to 1880. The building was officially opened in 1903 during the reign of Khedive Abbas Helmy II.

Its facade was designed in the Mamluk architectural style, and the museum is located next to the National Library and Archives.

The museum was damaged in the 2014 bombing of the Cairo Security Directorate before undergoing comprehensive restoration and renovation. It reopened in 2017.

Among its most prominent treasures are a key to the Kaaba from the Mamluk period and a textile fragment bearing the oldest known Kufic inscription in its collection.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold’s surge in August marks fastest monthly gain in over half-year]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gold rose 10% last month, its fastest monthly gain in seven months, amid the US Treasury’s expanded long-term bond buyback operation, weakening expectations that the Fed would hike rates and a relative easing of geopolitical risks.

During this period, demand for the US dollar increased as its safe-haven feature came to the fore amid uncertainties, leading to selling pressure in commodities, especially precious metals.

Gold gained 12.4% in January and 8.5% in February but began to decline with the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran war at the end of February.

Gold fell 11.3% in March, 1% in April, 1.8% in May and 11.7% in June before gaining 0.9% in July.

The US Treasury expanded its long-term bond buybacks, US inflation slowed, employment in the country weakened Fed rate hike expectations and geopolitical risks relatively eased in August, driving gold up 10% at the end of the month to $4,449 per ounce.

Silver saw a similar trend, as the precious metal rose 15.4% in August to $66.5 per ounce due to easing rate hike expectations, also marking its fastest rise in seven months.

Zafer Ergezen, a futures and commodity markets expert, told Anadolu that the US Treasury’s announcement drove up gold prices, as did central bank gold purchases.

Ergezen stated that there have been very large-scale gold purchases resembling those of a major institutional investor or a central bank.

He mentioned that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) purchased 19 metric tons of gold last month and that these central bank purchases could continue in September.

He added that the US dollar, bond yields or oil prices did not significantly decline last month, noting that the rise in gold prices last month could have been a result of reactive buying.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Ankara rejects claims 'SDF-affiliated foreign elements' will leave Syria and enter Türkiye]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Thursday rejected claims that "SDF-affiliated foreign elements" would leave Syria and that some of them would enter Türkiye.

The ministry responded to questions from reporters following its weekly press briefing at the Ozdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center in Istanbul.

The ministry said it was closely monitoring the dissolution process of SDF aimed at preserving Syria's territorial integrity and strengthening the principle of "one state, one army."

"In this context, claims that foreign elements affiliated with SDF will leave Syria and that some of them will come to Türkiye do not reflect the truth," it said.

“It is important that reports and comments on the matter other than our official statements not be given credence.”

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Eurofighter pilots to begin flight training on Sept. 7, followed by 3-month instructor pilot training

Regarding the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the UK to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish Air Force Command, the ministry said pilot training began in August.

"Our pilots, who have completed terminology training, are scheduled to begin flight training on Sept. 7, 2026. Following eight months of flight training, our pilots will also undergo three months of instructor pilot training. Our pilots will continue to be sent for these training programs in batches," it said.

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Mecca Defense Alliance secretariat to be based in Saudi Arabia, with Pakistani secretary-general to serve first 3-year term

Responding to questions about the scope and structure of the Mecca Defense Pact, the ministry said that the defense and foreign ministers and chiefs of general staff of Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia met in Istanbul on Aug. 31, 2026.

The steps to establish a more institutional structure for cooperation under the alliance were discussed, and it was decided to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia, headed by a secretary-general, to administer the alliance's secretariat.

"The post of secretary-general, which will rotate among the three countries, will initially be held for a three-year term by a secretary-general from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” said the ministry.

The aim is to enhance interoperability through joint planning, training, and exercises in the military field, while strengthening joint production, technology development, and the sharing of expertise in the defense industry, it added.

"These mechanisms are expected not only to strengthen the alliance's defense capacity and deterrence but also to contribute to regional peace and stability."
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong El Nino expected to raise extreme weather risks into 2027: UN weather agency]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ El Nino is firmly established and expected to strengthen further in the coming months, increasing risks of floods, drought and extreme heat, the UN weather agency said Thursday.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecast indicates an "exceptionally high likelihood of nearly 100%" that El Nino will persist through February 2027, according to its latest update.

Driven by exceptionally warm ocean conditions across the tropical Pacific, El Nino is expected to reach very strong intensity and peak toward the end of 2026, with climate impacts continuing into 2027.

WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said droughts and floods were already causing disruption and damage and that impacts were expected to increase as El Nino intensifies.

"This exceptional El Nino demands exceptional preparation and response," she said, adding that the WMO is working with national meteorological and hydrological services to strengthen preparedness and early-warning efforts.

Sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern equatorial Pacific, the region associated with El Nino, are already well above average and continue to rise, according to the WMO.

The Nino 3.4 index, which measures sea surface temperature anomalies in the central-eastern equatorial Pacific, averaged 1.5C (2.7F) above normal from May to July 2026 and reached 2C above normal in July.

Weekly values then rose further between late July and mid-August, ranging from approximately 2.2C to 2.6C above average, the organization said.

For September-November 2026, the WMO forecasts indicate an increased likelihood of above-normal temperatures across almost all land areas, while rainfall patterns are expected to show a response associated with the strong Pacific El Nino.
However, the strength of an El Nino event alone does not determine the severity of its impacts in individual countries or regions.

The WMO said effects vary by location and season and can be influenced by other climate drivers, including conditions in the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

The organization said a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole is also expected to develop, while the equatorial Atlantic is forecast to remain generally warm.

These conditions may reinforce, weaken or alter typical El Nino impacts in different regions.

El Nino and La Nina are opposite phases of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation, a naturally occurring climate pattern. El Nino is characterized by warming sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.

The WMO said El Nino is a natural climate phenomenon and is not caused by climate change.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Houthis target Yemen's western coast with 14 ballistic missiles: Army]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Houthi fighters targeted populated districts along Yemen's western coast in Taiz and Hodeidah provinces with 14 ballistic missiles and drone attacks, the Yemeni Armed Forces Media Center said Thursday.

Air defenses intercepted several drones in the Taiz front and others over districts along the western coast, the center quoted a military source as saying.

The source praised the "high combat readiness" of Yemeni armed forces, saying morale remained high and military units across different sectors maintained a high level of vigilance and preparedness.

The ballistic missiles did not hit positions of forces deployed along the western coast, the source said.

It added that Yemeni forces suppressed sources of hostile fire and threats in the Al-Kadaha sector of the Al-Barh front in western Taiz province, amid reciprocal ground clashes in the area.

Yemen has witnessed a relative lull since April 2022 in a war that began nearly 12 years ago between government forces and the Houthis, who have controlled the capital Sanaa and other cities and provinces since September 2014.

Fighting has resumed in several provinces in recent weeks, including Marib, Al-Jawf, Al-Dhalea and Taiz, as the country continues to face one of the world's worst humanitarian and economic crises.

A Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's internationally recognized government supports government forces, while Iran is accused of backing the Houthis. The Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia in July.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Lebanon says open to alternative international presence if UNIFIL mandate not extended]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lebanon would welcome an alternative international presence in the country’s south if the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission cannot be extended, President Joseph Aoun said Thursday.

Aoun made the remarks during a meeting with Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).

The president stressed Lebanon’s commitment to maintaining the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), citing the “important role” it plays in the south.

If an extension of UNIFIL’s mandate is not possible, Lebanon would welcome any “brotherly or friendly” country willing to continue aspects of the mission’s work, particularly support for the Lebanese army and residents of the south in humanitarian, social, health, educational and communications fields, Aoun said.

He added that contacts are underway to find a legal framework for such an international presence.

Aoun also accused Israel of continuing to violate the framework agreement reached through Lebanese-US-Israeli negotiations in Washington, citing continued attacks, destruction of southern villages and demolition of homes and property.

He said the Lebanese army is fully carrying out its duties in areas where it has redeployed and rejected claims questioning the military’s role or its commitment to decisions by the country’s political authorities.

Aoun said reconstruction of southern Lebanon is the responsibility of the Lebanese state but cannot proceed while the Israeli presence in the area continues.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli army arrests 21 Palestinians, including journalist, in occupied West Bank]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Arrests reported in Bethlehem, Nablus, Salfit and Hebron, Prisoners Media Office says                                                       ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israeli forces arrested 21 Palestinians, including a journalist, during raids across the occupied West Bank early Thursday, the Prisoners Media Office said.

In a statement, the non-governmental group said that the arrests included seven Palestinians in Bethlehem province, nine in Nablus, four in Salfit and a journalist in Hebron.

In Bethlehem, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians during raids on homes in Al-Doha town, Dheisheh refugee camp and Al-Fawaghra neighborhood, according to the statement.

The forces also raided Beit Fajjar town south of the province and arrested a father and his two sons after searching and ransacking their home.

In Nablus, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians during a raid on Asira al-Qibliya village south of the city and another from Askar refugee camp, the statement said.

Three Palestinians were also arrested in Awarta town, two in Bazariya and another on Oman Street in Nablus city.

In Sebastia town northwest of Nablus, Israeli forces raided the area and arrested the mother and sister of a Palestinian prisoner before releasing them after field questioning.

In Salfit province, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians from Qarawat Bani Hassan town after raiding their homes and ransacking their belongings. A vehicle belonging to one of those arrested was also seized.

In Hebron province, Israeli forces arrested a journalist from Idhna town west of Hebron.

The Prisoners Media Office said the latest escalation reflects a continuing "policy of abuse and arbitrary arrest" against Palestinians.

The group called on human rights and international organizations to intervene to halt what it described as violations against Palestinians.

Since Oct. 8, 2023, Israeli forces have intensified operations across the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, with reports of killings, arrests, forced displacement, home demolitions and settlement expansion.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO chief says Russia becoming 'increasingly reckless']]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[‘Dangers Russia poses are clear,' Mark Rutte warns, reiterating continued support for Ukraine                                  ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that Russia is becoming "increasingly reckless," pointing to a rise in drones and missiles crossing allied airspace and growing malign activities targeting NATO territory.

"Russia has grown increasingly reckless as they continue their terrible war against Ukraine. We have seen more drones and missiles crossing into our airspace along our eastern flank, creating increased risk," Rutte said during a joint news conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.

Rutte said NATO and the EU were working "around the clock" to protect their populations against growing threats.

He also cited what he described as malign activities directly targeting NATO territory, including fires allegedly set at factories producing defense equipment for Ukraine and a Russian "hybrid attack" in Leipzig, Germany.

"The dangers Russia poses are clear," Rutte said, rejecting suggestions that Moscow's actions could divide NATO allies or weaken their support for Ukraine.

Von der Leyen said Germany had identified Russia as being behind an attempt to attack cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport using military-grade material.

"We will not tolerate it. We stand in full solidarity with Germany," she said.

The European Commission chief said the EU was prepared to strengthen sanctions against Russia and close loopholes being exploited by Moscow.

She added that the EU had received a new Ukrainian request worth several billion euros to support air defenses, including advanced Patriot systems, and said member states were considering the request.

Their remarks came after Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said investigators had found the plot was planned by Russian intelligence services and carried out by low-level operatives.

Leipzig Airport is a major freight hub and a key logistics point for military cargo, including Ukrainian Antonov flights.

Russia has rejected claims of assassinations, sabotage, drone incursions, and spying in countries allied with Ukraine, accusing Western governments of stoking "anti-Russian paranoia."
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveils expanded munition range for Akinci drone]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[3 variants offer fragmentation and penetration capabilities using impact, proximity and programmable time fuzes              ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turkish defense firm Aselsan on Wednesday unveiled an expanded range of precision-guided munitions for use with Baykar’s Akinci unmanned combat drone.

The company said the Tolun “deep-strike munition family” can deliver precision strikes under all operational conditions, highlighting three variants equipped for different target types and missions.

The Tolun I combines an impact fuze with a fragmentation warhead, while the Tolun F is fitted with a proximity sensor and fragmentation warhead.

The Tolun P, meanwhile, features a programmable time fuze and a penetration warhead designed for hardened targets.

“Whenever, wherever, however we want,” Aselsan said in a social media post showcasing the three munitions integrated with the Akinci.

Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol said the cooperation between the two Turkish defense companies would provide precision strike capabilities and a high destructive effect on the battlefield.

“The Tolun family continues to offer superior precision and high impact under all conditions with its diversifying capabilities,” Akyol said.

“With the multiplier effect of serial production, these capabilities will continue to be game-changing in the skies,” he added.

Developed by Baykar, the Akinci can carry a wide range of domestically produced air-to-ground and air-to-air munitions, allowing it to perform strategic strike and other combat missions.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League breaks summer transfer spending record for 2nd straight year]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Clubs spend around $4.57B in summer window, including $627M on deadline day alone                                           ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ English Premier League clubs set a new summer transfer spending record for the second consecutive year, with total outlays reaching approximately $4.57 billion (£3.46 billion), figures showed Wednesday.

A total of $627 million (£475 million) was spent on deadline day alone, up from $516 million (£391 million) last year, according to BBC Sport.

Premier League spending had already surpassed $4 billion before Manchester City completed the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for an initial $79 million (£60 million) on deadline day, pushing the total beyond last year’s previous record of $4.14 billion (£3.14 billion).

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez then completed a move to Manchester City for a British-record $165 million (£125 million) fee shortly after the transfer window closed, further extending the spending record.

The summer window also featured three of the 10 most expensive transfers in football history, all involving Premier League clubs. Four of the five most expensive deals ever completed by English top-flight clubs were also made during the window.

Fernandez’s transfer topped the list, surpassing Manchester City’s $153 million (£116 million) deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson earlier in the window.

Chelsea paid $155 million (£117 million) for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, while Liverpool agreed an initial $140 million (£106 million) deal for Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Bradley Barcola, with the fee potentially rising to $162 million (£123 million).

Tottenham Hotspur also made a series of major investments, with their acquisition of Sandro Tonali potentially reaching $132 million (£100 million).

The north London club also paid $112 million (£85 million) for Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United and $99 million (£75 million) for Savio from Manchester City, with the latter deal potentially rising to $112 million (£85 million).

Other major transfers included Manchester City’s $113 million (£85.6 million) move for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, Arsenal’s $99 million (£75 million) signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and Manchester United’s $92 million (£70 million) deal for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton &amp; Hove Albion.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Türkiye's SCO membership perspective never means turning its back on West: President Erdogan]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Erdogan says Ankara aims to increase its global weight through ‘360-degree vision’                                                                           ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Türkiye's perspective of becoming a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) "never means turning its back on the West," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane while returning from the SCO Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which he attended at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Erdogan said Ankara seeks to pursue a broad-based foreign policy.

"Our goal is to increase our own weight with a 360-degree vision," he said.

On the Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan said both he and Russian President Vladimir Putin want the conflict to end in peace as soon as possible.

He also stressed the importance of the security of civilian maritime transportation in the Black Sea, saying the fighting must not reach a point that threatens the safety of civilians and commercial activity.

Erdogan warned that the grain crisis is re-emerging, particularly in Africa, and said it would be beneficial to take an initiative before the problem grows further.

&nbsp;

F-35 program, indigenous KAAN fighter jet

Turning to defense issues, Erdogan said Türkiye is continuing talks on rejoining the F-35 fighter jet program.

"We are continuing our talks on Türkiye's re-inclusion in the program. Once the processes in the US are completed, this issue will be behind us," he said.

At the same time, Erdogan stressed that Türkiye would continue developing its own defense capabilities.

"We are not giving up on KAAN or developing our own air defense systems. We are increasing Türkiye's options. This is the roadmap of a strong Türkiye," he said.

On the Mecca Defense Alliance, Erdogan said the pact was established to promote stability and security in the region.

"We will continue on our path together with our brothers, growing stronger," he added.

&nbsp;

'Greece must reverse wrong path'

Erdogan also called on Greece to reverse a "wrong path" and stop arming islands with demilitarized status.

"History is a very good guide for those who learn lessons from it," he said.

"Greece must now understand this: Türkiye has no designs on anyone's territory, but it will not allow anyone to violate its rights," Erdogan added.

&nbsp;

‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ process

On the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative, Erdogan said Ankara sees the process as a matter of achieving its objectives rather than merely adhering to a timeline.

"Of course, as a state, we have our roadmap, plan and schedule," he said.

Referring to the framework legislation linked to the process, Erdogan said its implementation requires the PKK to lay down its arms and dissolve.

"How the determinations and verifications will be made is clear. The process is moving forward step by step," he said.

Erdogan said Türkiye would not tolerate approaches that damage the nation's sense of brotherhood or risk reactivating fault lines created by terrorism in the past.

"We will strengthen the home front. With our differences, we will unite around the common denominator of Türkiye. We call this the Great Türkiye Consensus. We are moving forward knowing what we are doing," he added.

&nbsp;

Syria, dissolution of SDF

On Syria, Erdogan said Türkiye wants the country to be united with all its components, stressing that such unity is important for sustainable development and capacity building.

Addressing the dissolution of the SDF, Erdogan said he believes such a step would "open the door to a new era for the entire region."

"The chapter of terrorism must now close. The era of weapons and violence must now come to an end," he said.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus says wreckage of capsized passenger vessel found]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Tufan Erhurman said Wednesday that the wreckage of a passenger vessel that capsized off Girne has been located.

"The vessel has been located. Imaging and search operations are continuing on a 24-hour basis. They will continue without interruption," Erhurman said in a statement on social media.

Erhurman said the TCG Alemdar had arrived in the area and joined search operations.

He added that the vessel has the same technology as the TCG Isin, which has been conducting searches off Girne since Tuesday.

The high-speed passenger vessel Filo Jet, which operates between Girne Port in the TRNC and Tasucu Port in Türkiye's southern Mersin province, began taking on water from its bow shortly after departing Girne around noon Sunday.

The vessel capsized while attempting to return to Girne Port.

A total of 241 people were rescued, while eight bodies were recovered and a search operation was launched for 20 people reported missing.

The wreckage was found at a depth of 550 meters (1,804 feet) off Girne.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[London mayor fined over untaxed car he denies owning]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[City Hall officials say untaxed 24-year-old car did not belong to mayor or Transport for London                                           ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ London Mayor Sadiq Khan was convicted and fined for failing to tax a 24-year-old car, according to media reports Wednesday.

Khan, 55, was found guilty by a court last month of keeping an unlicensed vehicle, a Nissan Micra, in a criminal prosecution brought by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), BBC reported.

According to court documents, letters addressed to the mayor about the unpaid tax bill were sent to British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's east London restaurant, instead of the nearby offices of Transport for London (TfL), a local government body responsible for most of the transport network in the capital.

City Hall officials said the car did not belong to the mayor or TfL.

Khan, during a sitting in a private hearing of the Single Justice Procedure in Herefordshire, was convicted in his absence and was ordered to pay a £220 ($297) fine, £85 ($114) in costs, and settle the £35.84 ($48.43) bill for unpaid tax on the Micra.

Citing legal documents, the report said Khan was prosecuted after the annual tax on the car, which was first registered 24 years ago, ran out in September 2025.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinians, with occupiers burning 2 vehicles in West Bank]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Israel conducts overnight raids in Nablus, Bethlehem, Tubas as Israeli occupier attacks continue                          ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israeli forces detained 12 Palestinians in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank, and Israeli occupiers burned two vehicles in the town of Beita, south of Nablus, local Palestinian sources reported on Wednesday.

The official Palestinian news agency WAFA stated that Israeli forces raided Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, and detained three Palestinians.

The forces also raided a metal workshop and seized equipment from inside before detaining its owner and his two sons following a raid on their home in the al-Jawza neighborhood of Nablus’ Old City.

In the nearby village of al-Rashaydah, east of Bethlehem, Israeli forces raided several homes and detained and questioned four Palestinians.

Israeli forces also detained two young men in the town of Aqaba, north of Tubas, after raiding their homes.

Meanwhile, occupiers attacked the eastern area of Beita and set fire to two vehicles parked outside Palestinian homes early Wednesday, local sources told Anadolu.

On Tuesday, occupiers also burned two Palestinian vehicles and spray-painted racist slogans during a raid on the village of Umm Safa in the central occupied West Bank.

Since Israel launched its genocide on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, it has intensified attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, while violence by occupiers has also increased.

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said occupiers carried out 628 attacks against Palestinians, their land and property during August.

In a statement, the commission said the attacks directly harmed 164 Palestinians, including 20 children and 17 women. It added that Israeli occupiers also targeted 21,508 trees, including 19,375 olive trees.

About 750,000 Israeli occupiers live in 141 illegal settlements and 224 outposts in the occupied West Bank, with 250,000 in 15 illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, according to Palestinian figures.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Captured Venezuelan leader’s son recounts story behind first photo of father after detention]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Nicolas Maduro thought ‘one day this photo may send the message that I am well, standing strong and resisting,’ according to son]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuela's captured leader Nicolas Maduro, has recounted how the first photo of his father after his detention by the US was taken, saying Maduro wanted the image to convey a message of strength and resistance.

In a post on US social media company X, Maduro Guerra said the photo was taken June 25, one day after two major earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving his father deeply concerned about the situation.

He said Maduro was closely following developments on television and had called his family four or five times that day to ask about the situation, particularly in La Guaira.

"According to what he told us at the time, he thought, 'All right, God willing, one day this photo may send the message that I am well, standing strong and resisting,'" said Maduro Guerra.

He added that the person taking the photo had initially urged Maduro to pose despite his reluctance, telling him, "Please come. You can send this photo later."

Maduro Guerra said printed copies of the photographs were later sent by mail July 13 and reached an address in the US on Aug. 25. The family subsequently decided how and when to make the image public.

The photo and a message dictated by Maduro were released publicly Aug. 30, he said.

Maduro Guerra vowed that the family would continue efforts to secure freedom for Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, expressing hope for "good news" in the near future.

Maduro and Flores were detained after a US military intervention in Venezuela on Jan. 3. US authorities have accused Maduro of drug terrorism and cocaine trafficking, among other charges.​​​​​​​
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK foreign secretary condemns ‘appalling settler terrorism’ in occupied West Bank]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[‘We will act, and I will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming weeks,’ says Ed Miliband                    ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday condemned what he called “appalling settler terrorism” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, vowing that the government would not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution.

“Over recent weeks, we've also seen appalling settler terrorism and Palestinians driven from their homes,” Miliband told lawmakers in the House of Commons.

Saying the government would not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution, he added: “We will act, and I will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming weeks.”

Miliband also said the British government does not want UK companies “financing, constructing, or advertising” new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

His remarks came amid a sharp increase in attacks by illegal Israeli occupiers across the occupied West Bank.

The UN said in August that violence by Israeli occupiers had reached “unprecedented levels,” with more than 1,430 attacks resulting in casualties or property damage documented in 2026 as of early August.

Responding to a question about recent Russian “threats” over the UK’s military assistance to Kyiv, Miliband said Britain would not be “intimidated by Russian threats.”

“Russia can make its threats, but we are not going to be deterred from our solidarity and support for Ukraine,” he said.

Last week, Russia said British military facilities in Ukraine “and beyond” could be targeted in response to Kyiv’s use of UK missiles to strike Russia.

Meanwhile, citing an announcement by the UK weather agency earlier Tuesday that summer 2026 was provisionally the warmest ever recorded in the country, Miliband said climate change is “one of the biggest national security threats we face.”
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO warns of deteriorating water quality, rising disease risks in Gaza ahead of winter]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA['We went from just under 6% contamination in January to almost 20% last month,' says WHO representative                   ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern over the deteriorating water quality and the disease risks rising with it in Gaza ahead of the upcoming winter.

"What is extremely worrying for us is that the quality of the water is deteriorating," Reinhilde Van de Weerdt, the WHO representative for the occupied Palestinian territory, told the weekly press briefing in Geneva.

She noted that microbiological contamination has almost tripled this year, while laboratory capacity remains limited, allowing authorities to detect and track only essential microbiological contaminants in the water and the environment.

"From the more than 6,500 samples that were tested, we went from just under 6% contamination in January to almost 20% last month, just last August," Van de Weerdt said.

She then underscored that they also saw the number of acute watery diarrhea cases almost doubling "from around 30,000 cases in March to more than 58,000 in August."

Van de Weerdt also pointed to the extensive destruction across Gaza, with rubble and overcrowded towns compounded by garbage and overflowing sewage.

"The rains and the winter are just around the corner. (...) The flooding in these very overcrowded places will spread the sewage, the waste, and contaminated water into the places where people sleep, cook, and care for their loved ones," Van de Weerdt alerted.

She warned that standing water could breed mosquitoes and pests, while potentially damp, mold-infested tents could increase the risk of illnesses, particularly respiratory diseases among young children.

"What we now really need to do is protect the fragile gains we meet in health, and that means preventing at all cost disease outbreaks in the Strip. And to be ahead of this curve, we need to be able to rapidly confirm the causes of potential outbreaks," Van de Weerdt added.

She also highlighted the lack of access to essential services for amputees, noting that more than 6,600 people in Gaza are estimated to require long-term care following limb amputation as they struggle to obtain needed assistive products.

"Actually, none of these items that would allow people, including many children, to walk and live in some dignity have entered Gaza since May 2024," Van de Weerdt said.

She further called for the "unimpeded and expedited" entry of medical supplies, as well as materials for permanent shelter, reliable access to clean water and proper waste management.

Gaza’s health sector has been severely weakened by Israel’s genocide against Palestinians since Oct. 8, 2023.

Israel has destroyed hospitals and health facilities and prevented the entry of medicines, medical supplies and fuel, severely reducing the ability of medical facilities to provide treatment.

Since the ceasefire agreement took effect last October, Israel has killed more than 1,320 Palestinians and injured more than 4,385 others, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

The Israeli army has killed more than 73,000 people and injured over 174,000 others in a brutal offensive in Gaza since October 2023.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 was UK’s warmest on record: Met Office]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[‘The season’s mean temperature was made around 130 times more likely due to human-induced climate change,’ says weather agency]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Summer 2026 was provisionally the warmest ever recorded in the UK, the country’s weather agency said Tuesday.

“An average mean temperature of 16.5C (61.7F) puts this summer as provisionally the warmest on record, as well as the warmest season for the UK in a series which goes back to 1884,” the Met Office said in a statement.

This summer was also among the sunniest on record in some parts of the country since records began in 1910, while conditions were very dry across many areas, the agency said.

However, late-season rainfall helped prevent some areas from reaching record-low seasonal rainfall totals.

“The season’s mean temperature was made around 130 times more likely due to human-induced climate change,” the statement said.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Guterres urges end to Israeli strikes in Gaza, occupier violence in West Bank]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Guterres calls for 2-state solution, removal of aid obstacles at Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit                     ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for an end to Israeli strikes in Gaza and occupier violence in the West Bank.

"In Gaza, the ceasefire must be respected," Guterres said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

He called for the immediate removal of obstacles to humanitarian aid. He also said “settler attacks and settlement expansion must end” in the occupied West Bank.

Guterres said lasting peace requires a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side as independent, sovereign states.

"I appeal for maximum restraint and for agreements and international law to be respected," Guterres said.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK small boat crossings fall to 7-year summer low]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The number of small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel during the summer fell to its lowest level since 2019, the British government said Tuesday.

“June, July and August recorded the lowest combined total for small boat crossings since 2019,” the Home Office said on US social media company X.

Some 102 boats were detected crossing the Channel from June 1 to Aug. 31 this year, marking the lowest summer total since 2019, when 57 vessels were recorded.

Last week, a Home Office spokesperson said the Labour government continues to combat dangerous small boat crossings, adding that joint efforts have prevented more than 48,000 crossing attempts and led to the seizure of 1,100 boats and engines since the election.

Meanwhile, during the first three months of the UK-France deal, French enforcement officers prevented 185 small boat events and 4,300 crossing attempts between April 27 and Aug. 2.

Some 16,400 migrants had crossed the Channel as of Aug. 28 this year, down 43% from the same period in 2025 and 17% from the same point in 2024, according to reports.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[UK premier holds Cabinet meeting ahead of 1st address to lawmakers]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[People convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, would not be eligible for earlier release in England and Wales, says Andy Burnham]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ British Prime Minister Andy Burnham held a Cabinet meeting Tuesday focused on domestic issues ahead of his first address to lawmakers since taking office.

The Labour government’s early release scheme for prisoners was among the main issues on the agenda as concerns grew that dangerous offenders could be freed under the plan.

According to the BBC, the government set out plans during the meeting to create more prison capacity after Burnham tightened the criteria for releasing inmates early.

On Sunday, he said people convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, would not be eligible for earlier release in England and Wales.

The UK’s Conservative Party warned Monday that Burnham’s early-release scheme could result in dangerous prisoners being freed as the government seeks to ease prison overcrowding.

The scheme was introduced after the prison system came close to running out of capacity in the summer of 2024, with fewer than 100 spaces remaining.

An updated version of the scheme is due to take effect Oct. 1.

Meanwhile, Burnham is set to address lawmakers in the House of Commons later Tuesday for the first time since taking office.

He is expected to answer questions on international and domestic issues, including the early-release scheme.
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                 <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Syrian, Danish foreign ministers discuss strengthening ties in Damascus]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Meeting comes after Denmark reopened its embassy in Syrian capital following 14-year closure                                                   ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held talks with his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, according to the SANA news agency.

The two ministers met at Tishreen Palace, SANA reported, without providing further details about the talks.

The meeting came a day after Rasmussen reopened the Danish embassy in Damascus after a 14-year closure, in the presence of al-Shaibani.

Rasmussen said Denmark had allocated an additional $76 million this year to support early recovery, stabilization and the return of Syrian refugees, while al-Shaibani described the embassy’s reopening as the beginning of a new chapter in Syrian-Danish relations.

The Danish foreign minister also met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Monday, with talks focusing on bilateral relations as well as cooperation on recovery and reconstruction to support stability in Syria.

​​​​​​​Al-Shaibani and Rasmussen previously met in Brussels in May, where they discussed expanding political and humanitarian cooperation and supporting stabilization efforts in Syria.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish first lady attends cultural event with leaders’ spouses in Kyrgyzstan]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[Emine Erdogan joins first ladies from Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, China and Uzbekistan at Bishkek event                                         ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan on Tuesday attended a cultural event hosted by Kyrgyz first lady Aigul Japarova in the capital Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

The event also brought together Azerbaijan’s first lady and First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan and Uzbek first lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva.

The leaders’ spouses toured an exhibition featuring traditional Kyrgyz handicrafts and watched musical and folk dance performances by Kyrgyz children and young people.

“By closely examining each piece shaped by skilled hands, we discovered unique examples reflecting the aesthetics and craftsmanship of Kyrgyz culture,” Emine Erdogan said on social media.

She added that the melodies performed by children “added a special beauty to our day.”
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[EU foreign policy chief urges countries to give expiring air defense interceptors to Ukraine]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA['The main issue is air defence. They are lacking interceptors,’ Kaja Kallas says                                                                       ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday urged countries with air defense interceptors nearing expiration to provide them to Ukraine, saying the country lacks the systems needed to protect civilians.

“The main issue is air defence. They are lacking interceptors,” Kallas said as she arrived in Wicklow, Ireland, for an informal meeting of EU defense ministers.

“We know that some of the countries have interceptors that will expire soon. So, it would be very good if those would be given to Ukraine so that they can use them to protect their people,” she said.

Kallas said the EU was also reaching out to countries outside the bloc to obtain interceptors for Ukraine, while work was underway with Kyiv to develop European interceptors.

She said the ministers would first discuss Ukraine, adding that July and August had been the deadliest months for civilians in the country.

“Russia is really escalating to hurt the people of Ukraine as much as possible to break them,” Kallas said, adding that Ukrainians were “standing strong” and needed support.

The ministers were also due to discuss space, which Kallas described as a key enabler of defense, noting its civilian and military uses.

“We really need to step up so that we are still a space power,” she said.

Maritime security was another item on the agenda, with Kallas highlighting the Strait of Hormuz and the need to respect freedom of navigation.

“Diplomatic efforts are still ongoing, but no results at the moment,” she said, adding that it was important that there be “no tolls, no fees” for routes that had previously been open.

The ministers were also set to discuss the protection of critical undersea infrastructure and what more could be done jointly.

Kallas said they would also discuss a possible European mission to support the Lebanese armed forces.
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                    <description><![CDATA[Occupiers also spray racist slogans near mosque in Bazariya, northwest of Nablus                                                         ]]></description>
                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Israeli occupiers attempted to set fire to a mosque in the northern West Bank early Tuesday, in the latest attack in the occupied territory, according to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Local sources told Wafa that the occupiers tried to break into the Nur al-Din Zengi Mosque in the town of Bazariya, northwest of Nablus.

After failing to force open the mosque’s doors, they set fire to a room near the mosque and sprayed racist slogans at the site.

The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs condemned the attack, describing the targeting of mosques and places of worship as a “dangerous and systematic escalation” aimed at provoking Muslims.

The ministry called on international and human rights organizations to protect places of worship and act against repeated occupier attacks on Palestinian towns and villages.

The incident comes amid a sharp increase in attacks by illegal Israeli occupiers across the occupied West Bank. The UN said in August that occupier violence had reached “unprecedented levels,” with more than 1,430 attacks resulting in casualties or property damage documented in 2026 as of early August.

​​​​​​​Mosques have also been targeted in previous attacks. In June, the UN documented arson attacks on mosques in the Ramallah governorate, including attempts to set buildings on fire and graffiti sprayed on their walls.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[7 arrested following death of newborn in UK: Police]]></title>
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                    <description><![CDATA[All of suspects remain in police custody at this time, police say                                                                                   
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Police have arrested seven people as part of a murder investigation into the death of a newborn baby in Sheffield, England.

Officers were called to the Wincobank area of Sheffield just before 6 am local time (0500GMT) over concerns for the safety of an infant, South Yorkshire Police said Sunday.

As part of inquiries into this report, officers searched a property on Holywell Heights where the newborn baby was located.

The statement said, despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.

"As part of our investigation, seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. All of them remain in police custody at this time," said Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight.

Police have urged anyone with information over the incident to contact them, either directly or through Crimestoppers, an independent UK charity that lets people pass information about criminal activity anonymously.
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                </item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran, Kyrgyzstan presidents discuss expanding bilateral cooperation]]></title>
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                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation, the Iranian presidency said Monday.

The two leaders met in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on the sidelines of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

Pezeshkian stressed Iran’s determination to deepen bilateral relations and called for tapping the two countries’ existing potential in economic, trade, energy, transportation, logistics, agriculture, defense, tourism and cultural fields.

“The full implementation of Iran’s free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union and the removal of existing obstacles could pave the way for a surge in economic and commercial relations between the two countries,” Pezeshkian said.

He added that “regional security depends on cooperation among the countries of the region and the rejection of foreign interference.”

Japarov, for his part, expressed readiness to expand and deepen cooperation with Iran.
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                 <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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