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Berlin election winner Elif Eralp rejects antisemitism allegation over Israel criticism
Berlin election winner Elif Eralp rejected accusations of antisemitism, arguing that criticism of the Israeli government is not equivalent to antisemitism. Eralp called for the views of Muslims, Palestinians and Jews to receive greater consideration from Berlin authorities.
Turkey’s ambassador to Doha visits Qatar’s foreign ministry protocol director
Turkey’s ambassador to Doha, Yakup Caymazoğlu, visited Ibrahim Yusuf Fakhro, director of the Protocol Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of diplomatic contacts between Türkiye and Qatar.
Saudi Arabia seeks ways to ease tensions with Türkiye, Egypt and Kuwait
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed joint steps to reduce regional tensions with his counterparts in Türkiye, Egypt and Kuwait. The phone calls addressed security developments in the Middle East and efforts to preserve stability.
An unknown object struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 2 crew members
An unknown object struck a tanker sailing inbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, lightly injuring 2 crew members. The tanker continued under its own power while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejects resignation after state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at CDU headquarters after Sunday’s state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. Calling the CDU’s failure to cross the 5 percent threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern a heavy blow, Merz said he would not step down.
Erdoğan will address Gaza and Palestine at the UN’s 81st session on Tuesday
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will speak on Tuesday, the opening day of the high-level general debate at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Gaza, recognition of Palestine as a state and possible international measures against Israel will be on Erdoğan’s agenda.
Egypt declares Suez Canal traffic safe amid Red Sea tensions
Egypt announced at the 2026 World Maritime Day ceremony in Alexandria that vessel traffic in the Suez Canal was safe and operating normally. The canal’s August revenue rose 56.7% from the same month in 2025 to $567.1 million.
Hamas calls US denial of visas to Palestinian delegation a breach of agreement
Hamas described the US refusal to issue visas to the Palestinian delegation seeking to attend United Nations General Assembly meetings as a violation of international agreements. The UN General Assembly approved Palestine’s participation in the general debate of its 81st session through a prerecorded speech, with 152 votes in favor.
Expectations of US-Iran diplomacy push Brent crude below $100 in Middle East
November Brent crude futures fell nearly 4% to $99.75 a barrel on expectations that diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran could resume. Expectations that supply risks in the Middle East could ease also pushed November West Texas Intermediate crude futures down to $92.14 a barrel.
Bessent announces global restrictions plan for Iran’s civil aviation
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian commercial airlines would halt operations worldwide from September 23. He said foreign companies that provide fuel, landing or ticketing services for Iranian aircraft could face exclusion from the U.S. banking and dollar-clearing systems.
Likud opposes effort to bring overseas voters to Israel for elections
Likud called for a ban on an initiative aimed at bringing Israelis living abroad to the country to vote in the parliamentary elections on October 27. The latest poll projects that Likud will win 18 seats, while the Yashar Party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will secure 22.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince bin Salman unveils CEER’s EXOBOT model
Saudi Crown Prince and Public Investment Fund Chairman Mohammed bin Salman unveiled EXOBOT, the model of the country’s first homegrown automotive brand, CEER. The model will be offered as a sedan and a four-wheel-drive vehicle, while CEER plans to launch seven models within five years.
US denies visas to Iranian delegates as Pezeshkian heads to New York without media team
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is preparing to travel to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, while the United States has not granted entry visas to several members of the Iranian delegation, including members of the presidential media team.
US officials say Trump delayed Saudi request for airstrikes against Houthis
US President Donald Trump delayed a decision on Saudi Arabia’s request for support for airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, US officials said. The officials said Trump initially ordered preparations for an attack before deciding that no operation should be carried out at this stage.
Israeli army strikes multiple locations in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army carried out air and artillery strikes on several areas in southern Lebanon on Monday, fired heavy machine guns and moved military vehicles. Lebanese authorities said that 4,386 people had been killed, 12,407 wounded and more than 1 million displaced during the period in which the attacks have continued since March 2.
Danon says Israel will retaliate if Iran launches an attack
Israel’s UN representative Danon said they would retaliate without waiting for instructions from any authority if Iran attacked Israel. Danon argued that their goals were to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, end its ballistic missile threat and halt its support for proxy groups.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards tell US: “We identified targets not hit before”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein Mohibi said Iran would deploy new weapons and target locations that had not previously been hit if the United States launched another attack. Mohibi said Iran was prepared for a prolonged war and that the conflict was continuing in different phases.
Pakistan’s interior minister travels to Tehran for Yemen and US-Iran talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran on Monday to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations. The agenda includes attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia’s oil and economic infrastructure and efforts to resume US-Iran talks.
Emine Erdoğan’s New York program focuses on climate, children and sustainable development
Emine Erdoğan is accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at a series of high-level events in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Her agenda focuses on climate, sustainable development, energy and protecting children in the digital environment, as well as meetings with the wives of several world leaders.
Schuster opposes a Left Party-led government in Berlin over its Gaza stance
Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, opposed the formation of a Left Party-led government in Berlin and urged other parties not to begin coalition talks. As debate over policy toward Palestine and Gaza continues, the Left Party has rejected accusations of antisemitism, while the party ranked first with 25.3 percent in the latest projection.

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