Author: Anadolu Agency

A scheduled concert by Kanye West in Seoul on May 31 has been canceled due to his new controversial song about Adolf Hitler that includes samples from one of the Nazi leader’s speeches. The South Korean e-commerce company hosting the event, Coupang Play, said in a notification on Monday that the “Ye” South Korea concert was cancelled due to “recent controversy,” referring to West’s song released on May 8, titled “Heil Hitler.” The song was released on Europe’s Victory Day, which commemorates the allied forces’ victory over Nazi Germany. The song includes the “Heil Hitler” remark 13 times and also…

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East pledged to pressure Israel to resume humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in exchange for the Palestinian group Hamas releasing American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported Monday. The commitment by Steve Witkoff was made without Israel’s knowledge during negotiations conducted separately from Tel Aviv, said KAN. Hamas released Alexander last week following talks led by Witkoff. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement from his office that the release occurred “without conditions to Hamas” and was due to Israel’s military pressure and Trump’s diplomatic efforts.…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday during his visit to Belgrade, the Foreign Ministry said. After the meeting, Vucic posted on social media that he was pleased to host Fidan and emphasized the importance Serbia places on its relationship with Türkiye for regional stability. Vucic described bilateral relations as characterized by active political dialogue and wide-ranging cooperation in areas including the economy, energy, tourism, culture and education. He welcomed Türkiye’s commitment to participate in the 2027 World Expo in Belgrade, calling it a sign of strong partnership and mutual trust between the two nations.…

The Syrian army on Monday said it recaptured two military positions from the PKK/YPG terrorists who briefly took control before being forced to flee after a gunfight near the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates River. A Syrian army source told Syrian TV that Syrian units stationed near the Tishrin Dam were attacked overnight as the terrorist group YPG attempted to breach their positions. According to the source, the PKK/YPG terrorist group briefly seized two military outposts before the Syrian army launched a counteroffensive to reclaim them. Following intense clashes with militants, the Syrian army sent reinforcements to the area and…

The UK and the EU on Monday struck a last-minute agreement that resets their post-Brexit relationship, following a key breakthrough in negotiations over fishing rights and checks on food and agricultural products. The deal, finalized just hours before a high-level summit in London, comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior EU officials. The summit is intended to “reset” relations between the two sides, more than five years after the UK formally exited the EU on Jan. 31, 2020. The agreement grants EU access to British fishing waters until the end…

A Meeting of the Türkiye-US working group on Syria will be held on Tuesday in Washington, Turkish diplomatic sources said. The meeting, which will be held in an inter-institutional format and co-chaired by Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, is expected to focus on the two countries’ Syria policies and discuss opportunities for cooperation in establishing security and stability in Syria, the sources added. The fight against ISIS (Daesh) and other terrorist organizations is expected to be at the top of the agenda at the meeting, which will also discuss Ankara’s support…

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut on Monday for Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials. A presidency statement said Aoun is accompanied by his Foreign Minister Youssef Raji during his official visit to Egypt. The Lebanese leader is expected to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss ways of enhancing political, military, and economic ties between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with Egyptian channel ON TV on Sunday, Aoun underlined the importance of strengthening the Lebanese army’s capabilities amid growing regional challenges. He said he will discuss Egypt’s support for equipping the Lebanese…

Travel chaos is expected to continue at Paris-Orly Airport for the second consecutive day on Monday amid a major air traffic control failure, French media reported. Sunday’s breakdown resulted in the cancellation of 130 flights, affecting thousands of passengers, some of whom were already on planes at the French capital’s second-largest airport when the flights were canceled, according to France 24. While the French civil aviation authority, DGAC, blamed an air traffic control “malfunction,” an airport source told the broadcaster that it was a “radar failure.” The DGAC has asked airlines to reduce their flight schedules by 15% on Monday,…

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group opened its 51st annual meeting on Monday in Algiers, Algeria’s capital, bringing together decision makers from 57 member countries to advance sustainable development and cooperation. Held at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers, the four-day gathering serves as a high-level platform for knowledge exchange and strategic dialogue under the theme “Diversifying Economies, Enriching Lives.” The meeting brings together the IsDB’s Board of Governors, development partners, policymakers, and private sector leaders to address shared economic challenges and promote inclusive growth. Key topics on the agenda include digital solutions for enterprise empowerment, Islamic finance,…

China will launch its “drone carrier” next month to expand the country’s air force’s range of unmanned aerial combat, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday. The SS unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), known as Jiu Tian, which means “high sky,” is expected to fly its first mission by the end of June, kicking off a series of tests before the aircraft is deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Jiu Tian is propelled by a high-thrust turbofan engine and has a range of 7,000 kilometers (4,349 miles). It can release up to 100 units of loitering ammunition or small…