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- 1Sudan will not yield to pressure, al-Burhan says●Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to face a devastating conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, and amid international efforts to push the warring parties toward negotiations. His defiant remarks signal Khartoum's resistance to external demands over the war's conduct and any settlement terms.
- 2Gaza media office says 262 Palestinian journalists killed since war began▼262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says Israeli forces have killed 262 Palestinian journalists since the Gaza war began in October 2023, a figure reported by the Anadolu news agency. Israel does not confirm targeting journalists and disputes such counts. Press freedom groups say the toll is the deadliest for the media in any recent conflict.
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Belarus has declared itself ready to facilitate talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The announcement positions Minsk, a close Russian ally, as a potential mediator in the war. There are no further details yet on the conditions or timing of such negotiations.
- 4RSF faction defects to Sudanese army, state media reports▼RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group within the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim, also carried by Anadolu Agency and Middle East Monitor, signals a possible split within the RSF as the country's civil war between the army and the paramilitary force continues. Details on the size of the defection and where it occurred were not immediately given.
- 5Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting Sodari hospital▼Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in North Kordofan, according to a report carried by Anadolu Agency. The accusation adds to a pattern of allegations that hospitals and medical facilities in Sudan's war zones have been raided, stripped of supplies or forced out of service, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
- 6Russia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks▼Russia accuses Europe of doing 'everything it can to thwart' prospect of Ukraine peace talks
Russia has accused European countries of doing 'everything it can to thwart' the prospect of peace talks over Ukraine. The accusation, reported by Anadolu Agency, adds to Moscow's ongoing friction with European capitals as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. It signals Russia is blaming European governments, rather than Ukraine or the United States, for the lack of progress toward negotiations.
- 7Germany Calls for Profound United Nations Reforms▼Germany urges ‘profound’ reforms to United Nations
Germany has called for 'profound' reforms to the United Nations, according to an Anadolu Agency report. The appeal adds to long-running debate over whether the UN, particularly the Security Council, reflects current global realities. Berlin's position is being closely watched amid ongoing discussions about the organisation's structure and effectiveness.
- 8Iran denies planning military retaliation over aviation curbs▼Iran denies plans for military retaliation over aviation restrictions
Iran has officially denied that it intends to carry out military retaliation in response to aviation restrictions affecting its airspace or flights. The statement, reported by Anadolu Agency, comes amid regional tensions where limits on civil aviation have become a flashpoint. Officials in Tehran insist there are no plans for a military response, seeking to calm speculation about possible escalation.
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News reports say five people were killed and more than twenty injured in overnight strikes, with Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the attacks. Beyond the headline from the Anadolu Agency, the available posts do not give details on the location of the strikes, who was targeted, or which side is considered responsible, so readers should treat the circumstances as unconfirmed from this evidence. The trending term appears to be the headline itself circulating as breaking news coverage.
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A US intelligence assessment, as reported by US media and carried by Anadolu Agency, indicates Saudi Arabia has kept open the option of acquiring nuclear weapons. The trending term reflects coverage of this intelligence finding, which touches on Riyadh's nuclear ambitions, US-Saudi relations and wider nuclear proliferation concerns. Based on the limited evidence available, the posts contain only the headline, and no further details or public reaction are visible in the collected snippets.