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Onur Irmako

Onur Irmako

Editor-in-Chiefİstanbul, Turkiye

Onur Irmako focuses on international affairs, global political developments, humanitarian issues, and the social, cultural, and economic dynamics shaping Muslim communities around the world.

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Editor | International Affairs, Muslim World & Global Journalism

Onur Irmako focuses on international affairs, global political developments, humanitarian issues, and the social, cultural, and economic dynamics shaping Muslim communities around the world.

With a strong editorial interest in international relations, geopolitical analysis, media ethics, and cross-cultural communication, the editor's work centers on understanding how global events affect Muslim populations across different regions, languages, and societies. From developments in the Middle East and North Africa to stories emerging from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and Muslim communities across the Western world, the editorial focus extends beyond geographical boundaries to examine the broader implications of events that shape the Muslim world.

At Zenga News, the editor is committed to presenting news with accuracy, context, and a global perspective. Particular attention is given to international conflicts, humanitarian crises, diplomatic relations, political transitions, religious freedom, migration, education, economic developments, and the social challenges affecting Muslim communities.

The editorial approach emphasizes the importance of distinguishing verified information from speculation, examining multiple perspectives, and providing readers with the context necessary to understand complex international developments. Rather than viewing individual events in isolation, the editor seeks to connect regional developments with their wider political, social, and humanitarian consequences.

An important dimension of this work is multilingual and cross-cultural journalism. Recognizing that significant stories can be interpreted differently across linguistic and cultural boundaries, Zenga News aims to make relevant information accessible to a diverse international audience. The editorial vision supports clear communication, responsible reporting, and the representation of perspectives that may receive limited attention in mainstream international coverage.

The editor's areas of interest include international relations, Islamic history and contemporary Muslim societies, geopolitical affairs, humanitarian reporting, international law, media literacy, digital journalism, and the role of technology in the global distribution of news. These interests inform an editorial perspective that seeks to balance immediacy with accuracy and breaking news with meaningful context.

Through Zenga News, the editor contributes to a broader vision of international journalism: connecting communities through information, bringing attention to developments that matter to Muslims worldwide, and encouraging a more informed understanding of the issues shaping their lives.

Editorial Mission

To deliver timely, accurate, and globally relevant news concerning the Muslim world, while maintaining a commitment to factual reporting, editorial responsibility, cultural awareness, and international perspectives.

Areas of Editorial Focus

International Relations and Geopolitics

Muslim Communities and the Islamic World

Middle Eastern and Global Affairs

Humanitarian Crises and International Development

International Politics and Diplomacy

Religious Freedom and Human Rights

Digital Journalism and Media Ethics

Cross-Cultural Communication and Multilingual News

Latest stories edited by Onur Irmako

File photo: The road that leads you to Jebel Marra in Sudan
Conflict & Security · AfricaSudanese army airstrikes hit RSF in Nyala, Darfur official saysA Darfur regional government spokesman said army strikes on Nyala caused heavy RSF losses, according to Anadolu Agency. The RSF said a drone strike hit a livestock market. Neither claim was verified.7 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: Town Hall, Limoges, France
World · EuropeInflation protests turn violent in France, with 1,200 arrestedMarches against the cost of living gave way to looting, fires and clashes with police in several French cities on Saturday, according to AFP and the prime minister.7 h ago · 6 sources
File photo: The Al-Qibli Chapel , Part of Al-Aqsa Mosque , in the Old City of Jerusalem . Considered to be the third holiest site in Islam after Al-Masjid al-Haram and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi .
Politics · Middle EastEgypt summons Colombian envoy over embassy opening in JerusalemEgypt's foreign ministry summoned Colombia's chargé d'affaires in Cairo to protest a decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, Antara reported, citing an Egyptian source and state news agency MENA.8 h ago · 1 source
File photo: Damage to residential buildings in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, caused by an Israeli airstrike on October 9, 2023.
Human Rights · Middle EastIsraeli drone strikes kill six Palestinians across Gaza, medical workers sayAt least six people were killed in drone attacks in northern, central and southern Gaza on Saturday, according to medical and emergency workers. The strikes came a year into a US-brokered ceasefire.9 h ago · 4 sources
File photo: Parliament of Iran, Tehran City
Politics · Middle EastIran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as new defense ministerLawmakers voted 237 to 15 for Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi, Anadolu Agency reported. He warned of a broad response to any new US-Israeli attack.9 h ago · 15 sources
File photo: The old town of Aden, Yemen, situated in the crater of an extinct volcano
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemeni foreign minister rejects Iranian offer to mediate in Yemen's warAfrah Al-Zouba said Iran cannot mediate in a conflict in which, she said, it arms the Houthis, according to Arab News. The report gives no Iranian or Houthi response.10 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: Israel's "Security Fence", "West Bank Barrier", is a solid wall along 5% of its length. 10 metres high and reinforced concrete.
Human Rights · Middle EastRubio says US wants Israel to do more to deter West Bank settler attacksUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington wants Israel to do more to deter settler attacks in the West Bank, according to Middle East Eye's live coverage.11 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: Official Portrait of JD Vance in January 2025.
Politics · Middle EastUS seeks verifiable Iran nuclear commitment, Vance saysVice President JD Vance said Washington wants a long-term, verifiable pledge that Iran will not rebuild its nuclear programme, according to Middle East Eye's account of a CBS News town hall.12 h ago · 5 sources
File photo: Resistance Monument in Sharjah UAE
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMarine tug struck by projectiles off UAE's Khor FakkanA southbound tug was hit by two projectiles of unknown origin northeast of Khor Fakkan on Sunday, UKMTO said. One minor injury was reported, and the vessel is continuing its journey.12 h ago · 3 sources
File photo: Cayenne pepper in Souk Al Milh, Sana'a , Yemen
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis release 159 detainees under amnesty, ICRC saysThe Red Cross says Houthi authorities freed 159 people held over the fighting in Yemen. A Houthi official said 323 prisoners have now been released under the amnesty, according to Middle East Eye.13 h ago · 1 source
File photo: Prince Mishal District, Najran Saudi Arabia
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi National Guard helicopter crashes in Najran, killing two crewThe Saudi-led coalition said an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter went down near the Yemen border on Sunday because of a technical malfunction. Both officers on board died.14 h ago · 5 sources
File photo: Jakarta, taken from Istiqlal mosque Jakarta panoramic view around Medan Merdeka (Merdeka square), the center of Jakarta and the nation. Monas (National Monument) on the foreground with rising Jakarta skylines on the background. This pictu
Economy & Halal · AsiaIndonesia postpones mandatory halal certification deadline to October 2028Indonesia has extended the October 2026 deadline for mandatory halal certification across several product categories, Republika reported. The inspection body LPPOM urged businesses not to delay preparations.15 h ago · 2 sources