July 15, 2025

Türkiye commemorates victory against the 2016 coup attempt Israel kills several Palestinians in Gaza’s civilian camp, hospital strikes Texas flood death toll rises to 131 Pentagon picks Google, OpenAI, xAI for $200M AI contracts Trump demands Russia end Ukraine war in 50 days

Trump says Gaza ceasefire could be days away "US President Donald Trump said a Gaza ceasefire deal could be wrapped up within the week. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, he noted talks are progressing and hinted at a breakthrough soon. He confirmed that Israel has agreed to the proposed terms for a 60-day truce, with the deal now in Hamas' hands. Qatar and Egypt are mediating, and Hamas has responded positively, showing readiness to move forward. " Trump approves Patriot missiles for Ukraine "Trump announced the US will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine but says the EU is paying the bill. “We’re not paying anything for it,” he said, calling it good business for the US. He took a jab at Putin, accusing him of double talk: “He talks nice and then bombs people at night.” Trump didn’t say how many missile systems will be delivered." Australia launches biggest war games ever "Australia kicked off its largest-ever military drill, with 35,000 troops training across the country. “Talisman Sabre 2025” includes forces from over 15 partner nations and, for the first time, extends into Papua New Guinea. The exercise reflects growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, especially around Taiwan. The three-week drills will cover land, sea, and air operations, showcasing serious regional coordination." Sudan: RSF attack kills 11 civilians, including children "At least 11 civilians, among them three children, were killed in a deadly RSF attack in North Kordofan, Sudan. The Sudan Doctors Network slammed it as one of the most brutal assaults yet. Over 30 others were injured, including nine women and pregnant civilians. Medical officials are calling on the UN and African Union to intervene and stop the violence." Erdogan pushes for ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ "President Erdogan says Türkiye is pushing to erase terrorism from the region’s agenda for good. In a call with UAE President Al Nahyan, he reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to regional security under its ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ initiative. Al Nahyan welcomed the move and said it would greatly enhance stability."

* Israel kills 100 Palestinians in Gaza as truce hangs in balance * US may deport migrants to third countries with just six hours' notice * Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of obstructing Gaza deal * North Korea offers full support to Russia on Ukraine * Türkiye has won: Erdogan says after PKK terrorists disarm

Israel continues relentless bloodbath in Gaza Zelenskyy confirms resumption of delivery of US weapons US judge blocks immigration raids in California over racial profiling claims Palestinian-American beaten to death by illegal Zionist settlers UN welcomes PKK terrorist group disarmament

Israel kills 66 Palestinians, including children, in Gaza Iran says nuclear cooperation depends on IAEA ending ‘double standards’ ICC deputy prosecutor says 'crimes against humanity' ongoing in Sudan Brazil threatens US with retaliatory tariffs over Trump’s 50% levies US expands benefit restrictions for immigrants under Trump policy shift

Israel kills nearly 50, including children, across Gaza Trump assails ex-FBI, CIA heads amid reports of criminal probe US resumes delivering some weapons to Ukraine South Korea court issues arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon Trump imposes 50% tariffs on all Brazilian goods

Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues Trump, Netanyahu hold second meeting as Gaza ceasefire talks narrow Spain launches probe into Netanyahu over Gaza aid ship attack Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU nod Türkiye reaffirms support for Syria at cooperation panel in Damascus

Netanyahu backs expulsion of Palestinians in meeting with Trump Israel continues bombing Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen Trump says he will send more weapons to Ukraine Trump announces new wave of tariffs on 14 countries Death toll from Texas floods jumps past 100

Netanyahu backs expulsion of Palestinians in meeting with Trump Israel continues bombing Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen Trump says he will send more weapons to Ukraine Trump announces new wave of tariffs on 14 countries Death toll from Texas floods jumps past 100

First round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends inconclusively Columbia in talks with Trump admin on restoring federal funding Seoul to hold arrest warrant hearing for Yoon on July 9 Death toll from Texas floods reaches 82 US ready to fund nuclear energy projects in Türkiye