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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: President of People's Democratic Republic of Yemen Ali Nasir Muhammad during a visit to Al-Dhaleh district, Lahj governorate, 1985
Conflict & Security · Middle EastEight Yemeni soldiers killed in Lahj fighting with Houthis, army saysYemen's army-affiliated Tur al-Bahah Military Axis said eight soldiers died on the al-Maqatirah front in Lahj province. The Houthis have not commented.16 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: The Egyptian Parliament building in the new capital of Egypt
Politics · Middle EastEgypt's parliament to hold emergency session on Sisi's request to defend Saudi ArabiaPresident Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked parliament for authorisation to help defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it. The House of Representatives will meet in emergency session on Sunday.18 h ago · 11 sources
File photo: リヤド上空から望むキング・ハーリド国際空港
Community · Middle EastRiyadh and Diriyah schools extend remote learning until Oct. 22, Arab News reportsSchools in Riyadh and Diriyah governorate will keep lessons online until Thursday, Oct. 22, the capital's education authority said, according to Arab News.18 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: A spectacular sunset in Bangkok, showing the skytrain and modern skyline down Thanon Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra, taken from the corner of Thanon Silom, with the Empire Tower and the Chong Nonsi BTS Station at the left side.
Economy & Halal · Middle EastSyrian finance minister discusses economic cooperation with Qatari counterpart in BangkokMohammed Yisr Barnieh met Qatar's Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari at the IMF and World Bank meetings, Arab News reported. He also held talks with Norway's development minister.18 h ago · 1 source
File photo: In Sadah in the north and in Taiz in the centre of Yemen, the fighting makes it dangerous for families to go to health centres to get children vaccinated, for expecting mothers to get check ups or for children to be treated for malnutriti
Human Rights · Middle EastKSrelief and WHO agree $1.55 million project for malnourished children in YemenSaudi aid agency KSrelief and the World Health Organization have launched a 12-month project to treat children with severe acute malnutrition in Yemen, according to Arab News.18 h ago · 1 source
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of Washington Post photographer in West BankMike Huckabee demanded prosecutions after Heidi Levine was beaten while covering the olive harvest. Netanyahu's office said the circumstances were unclear.18 h ago · 9 sources
File photo: Cropped head-on shot of the wallpaper of the Security Council chamber of the United Nations at their Headquarters in New York
Conflict & Security · AfricaUN official urges immediate halt to drone strikes in SudanRosemary DiCarlo told the UN Security Council that Sudan's warring parties remain unwilling to negotiate, according to Arab News. She named drones as the main cause of civilian casualties this year.18 h ago · 1 source
File photo: Palestinians drag ripped down border fence between Gaza Strip and Israel.
Human Rights · Middle EastIsraeli settler group sets up outpost near Gaza border and urges move into enclaveThe far-right Nachala movement says more than 700 people built an outpost overlooking northern Gaza. Reports differ on whether it was inside Gaza and whether forces dispersed it.18 h ago · 2 sources
File photo: This 1916 map shows the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, an area in the present-day Republic of Yemen. The large scale allows for the display of detail about cities and towns, tribes, topographical features, and the inclusion o
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemeni government forces say they carried out 1,417 strikes on Houthis in 24 hoursYemen's military says about 800 Houthi fighters were killed or wounded. The Houthis say coalition air strikes hit civilian areas. Neither claim has been independently verified.18 h ago · 3 sources
File photo: Ma'ale Adumim, Derech HaGai
World · EuropeEuropean Council warns companies over involvement in Israel's E1 settlement constructionThe European Council warned firms of "legal, economic and reputational consequences" if they take part in E1 settlement building in the occupied West Bank, Middle East Eye reported.18 h ago · 1 source
File photo: Strait of Hormuz topographic map
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military says most Iranian attacks on Hormuz shipping have failedUS Central Command says about 97 percent of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz were not struck and the waterway remains open, according to Middle East Eye's account of a Fox News interview.18 h ago · 24 sources
File photo: Riyadh Skyline is growing. Dated February 2018
Politics · Middle EastSaudi and Jordanian foreign ministers call for closer coordination after Houthi attacksPrince Faisal bin Farhan and Ayman Safadi spoke by phone on Saturday, according to Arab News, citing the Saudi Press Agency. The call followed a wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.18 h ago · 8 sources