Türkiye to host 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference on Oct. 23-24

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday announced that the ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference will convene on Oct. 23-24, gathering stakeholders to address evolving challenges in conflict resolution under the theme "Partnerships and New Perspectives for Peace."

Türkiye, Belgium hold fourth ministerial meeting in Brussels

Turkish and Belgian ministers convene in Brussels for high-level talks on security cooperation, migration management and bilateral trade, marking the first such meeting since 2016.

Trump urges France to close borders amid unrest

US President Donald Trump linked French unrest to migration and urged Paris to close its borders immediately as protests over economic conditions escalated with thousands arrested.

Houthi missile strike kills 53 at Yemen military camp

Ballistic missiles struck a military training camp in Yemen's energy-rich Shabwa province on Monday, killing 53 recruits and wounding over 200, local authorities said, marking the deadliest attack since the collapse of a fragile truce between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-supported government.

TÜMOSAN advances to the Tractor of the Year 2027 final

The 81.110Evo model has qualified as a finalist in its category at Tractor of the Year 2027, one of the world’s most prestigious tractor awards.

Iran says 20-30 planes destroyed during war with US, Israel

Iran Air Chief Executive Taher Abdolhai said between 20 and 30 aircraft were destroyed during the country's war with the United States and Israel, noting that the national carrier currently operates approximately 300 planes against a requirement of nearly 1,000 passenger aircraft.

Pakistan vows 'absolute' support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

Pakistan Army spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Islamabad is providing Riyadh with "whatever support is needed" to defend the kingdom against Houthi attacks, stressing that Saudi sovereignty and the security of the two holy mosques remain "absolute" and non-negotiable priorities.

German migrant groups demand safeguards against possible AfD rule

The Turkish Community in Germany and allied migrant organizations called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to establish legal and administrative protections for asylum seekers, warning that the far-right Alternative for Germany could soon enter government in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

India extends detention of 'cockroach' movement leaders

A New Delhi magistrate on Monday ordered the continued detention of two leaders from India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), extending their custody for an additional 48 hours as the youth-led movement escalates protests against the chief election commission.

Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's October elections

US President Donald Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the Oct. 27 elections, warning that Washington might be forced to confront regional threats alone if Israelis choose alternative leadership.

Opposition slams Netanyahu security doctrine as 'empty slogans'

Israeli opposition leaders dismissed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new national security doctrine as a collection of empty slogans, accusing him of using the document to mask years of security failures and attract votes ahead of parliamentary elections on Oct. 27.

Macron rejects French interior minister's resignation after riots

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation on Monday, citing the need for continuity in security command after weekend riots left nearly 1,000 officers injured and led to over 2,400 arrests nationwide.

US 'very close' to India trade deal ahead of Rubio visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that Washington is nearing completion of a bilateral trade agreement with India, citing the progress as he prepares to depart for a three-day visit to Mumbai and Gujarat this week.

Iran says Netanyahu pushing US toward war to avoid prison

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to drag the United States into a new conflict with Tehran to evade imprisonment on corruption charges, warning Washington against falling into what he called a politically motivated trap.

Trump delays Russia sanctions to protect Ukraine peace talks

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would not sign a document imposing additional measures against Russia for now, arguing that such action could undermine ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine while sharply criticizing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over attacks on Russian energy facilities.

Bomb threat diverts Tel Aviv flight to Bulgaria under NATO jet escort

Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia late Sunday after the crew received an anonymous bomb threat while flying near the Romanian border, prompting Bulgarian authorities to scramble MiG-29 fighter jets to escort the aircraft to safety.

Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump, Xi over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral meeting next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine war, as Moscow seeks to end the conflict on favorable terms and Washington weighs a major fuel purchase deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Iran's IRGC says oil tanker struck mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said late Sunday that an oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such incident in the strategic waterway within three days amid heightened regional tensions with the United States.

Gulf ministers back Saudi Arabia, urge Iran-US dialogue

Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Sunday expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks and urged mediation to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, calling for a return to pre-February navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Italy arrests 28 as cost-of-living protests injure 141 officers

Italian authorities arrested 28 people, including 12 minors, and recorded 141 injured officers during violent cost-of-living demonstrations across several cities on Saturday, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged opposition parties to unequivocally condemn the unrest while acknowledging that thousands had demonstrated peacefully.

Iranian, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call on Sunday, addressing what Tehran described as "diplomatic efforts and initiatives aimed at reducing tension and maintaining stability in the region," according to a statement released on Araghchi's Telegram channel.

Saudi defense minister meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to discuss regional developments and ways to enhance joint Gulf action, with both sides affirming the depth of fraternal relations amid ongoing tensions in Yemen and the Iran war that continues to threaten regional stability.

French President authorizes prefects to ban demonstrations amid unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that prefects could prohibit demonstrations to restore public order following massive nationwide protests organized by the Yellow Vest movement, which left approximately 1,000 security personnel injured and some 2,400 people detained across the country.

US warns EU of 'devastating' retaliation over satellite spectrum

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder has warned that European companies face "devastating" retaliation in the American market if Brussels proceeds with plans to reserve key satellite spectrum for domestic operators, potentially blocking access for firms such as SpaceX and Amazon.

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