Erdoğan: New regulations coming to boost Türkiye’s investment climate

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Türkiye will introduce new legal, administrative, and financial regulations to enhance global competitiveness and the investment environment. He highlighted the country’s resilience amid regional crises and emphasised financial literacy as a priority.

Fidan discusses Iran-US talks with Qatar, Pakistani mediators

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and with Pakistani mediators to discuss the latest stage of negotiations between Iran and the United States. No further details were provided, but the calls underscore Ankara’s active diplomatic role.

Fidan meets Rubio on NATO sidelines in Helsingborg

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden. No further details about the content of their discussion were immediately provided.

Turkish, Iranian FMs discuss Tehran-Washington negotiations by phone

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on Friday to discuss the latest developments in negotiations between Tehran and Washington. The conversation comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize a fragile ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, which has been extended indefinitely.

Türkiye captures 10 Daesh suspects in Syria, including Ankara train station attack figure

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), in a joint operation with Syrian intelligence, captured 10 Daesh suspects in Syria, including one individual linked to the 2015 Ankara train station bombing that killed more than 100 people. No further operational details were immediately provided.

Fidan attends NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, where alliance diplomats gathered ahead of talks and a family photo session. The meeting serves as preparation for the July NATO summit in Ankara.

Qatar’s PM urges Iran to avoid using Hormuz as bargaining chip, calls for de-escalation

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged Iran to support de-escalation efforts during a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a bargaining chip would deepen the crisis. He reaffirmed Qatar’s support for Pakistan-mediated talks and called for freedom of navigation.

Iran says 25 ships transited Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours under its coordination

The IRGC Navy announced that 25 vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after obtaining permission and coordinating with Iranian authorities. The announcement comes as the US maintains a naval blockade and Pakistan’s army chief visits Tehran to broker a permanent end to the conflict.

Qatari Emir, Trump discuss US-Iran peace efforts amid ongoing mediation

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Trump discussed ongoing mediation efforts to end the US-Iran war, including support for Pakistan’s diplomatic push. They emphasized safeguarding maritime security, protecting strategic waterways, and ensuring global supply chains. The call came as Pakistan’s army chief visited Tehran to broker a deal on Hormuz, nuclear issues, and sanctions relief.

Türkiye slams Greece for releasing November 17 terrorist leader

Türkiye has strongly condemned Greece’s release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, the convicted ringleader of the November 17 terror group, calling it an “unacceptable display of tolerance” and a grave disrespect to slain Turkish diplomats. Giotopoulos was serving 17 life terms for attacks including the murders of three Turkish diplomats.

UN chief ‘disappointed’ as nuclear treaty conference ends without agreement

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed disappointment after the 11th NPT Review Conference failed to reach consensus on a substantive outcome. He welcomed the engagement of states parties but regretted that the conference “fell short” at a time of pressing security challenges. He called for urgent action to lower nuclear risks.

China coal mine explosion leaves 82 dead in Shanxi province

A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 82 workers, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and a government investigation into industrial safety standards and mining oversight.

NATO chief hails Türkiye as defense industry model ahead of Ankara summit

Secretary-General Mark Rutte has praised Türkiye as “a great example of how to organize a defense industrial base,” noting its 3,000‑company sector. Speaking after a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden, he confirmed that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend the July 7‑8 Ankara summit.

Putin condemns deadly Ukraine attack on Luhansk college

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned a Ukrainian attack on a college in Russian‑controlled Luhansk that killed six and injured 39. He ordered retaliatory proposals from the Defence Ministry. Ukraine denied responsibility, calling Moscow’s claims “manipulative information.”

Qatar delegation in Tehran for talks to end Iran-US war

A Qatari delegation is negotiating with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran as part of efforts to end the war, while Pakistan remains the primary mediator between Washington and Tehran. Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday for another round of mediation.

Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, ending a months‑long standoff over monetary policy. President Trump, who pushed for the change, insisted that Warsh should remain “totally independent,” while criticising outgoing Chair Jerome Powell for losing the Fed’s focus.

San Diego mosque attacker idolized Nazis, court records show

One of the teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego had been flagged by police a year earlier for “idolizing Nazis and mass shooters.” Court documents reveal firearms were confiscated from 18‑year‑old Caleb Vazquez in 2025. The attack killed three before the suspects died from self‑inflicted wounds.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband’s diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. President Trump praised her work and announced that Principal Deputy Director Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director.

Palestine condemns Israel's mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists as 'policy devoid of dignity'

Palestine condemned Israel's mistreatment of activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying Israeli forces' actions reflect a policy devoid of "law, human morality and human dignity." The Palestinian presidency called the interception "maritime piracy" and a flagrant violation of international law.

Trump rejects Iran’s planned tolls on Hormuz shipping

US President Donald Trump has firmly opposed Iran’s reported plan to impose transit fees on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway. He also vowed to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and claimed a naval blockade is already choking Iranian ports.

Greek minister praises Türkiye’s drone success: ‘Truly commendable’

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias acknowledged Türkiye’s significant achievements in defense production, stating that Ankara recognized new technologies early and reached a certain level of UAV production when many countries did not even understand what drones meant. He called Türkiye’s progress “truly commendable.”

China warns US over Taiwan arms and Asia-Pacific missiles

China sharply criticized planned US military activities involving Taiwan and Japan, warning that weapons sales and missile deployments in the Asia-Pacific region could increase regional tensions and undermine stability amid growing geopolitical competition between Beijing and Washington.

Türkiye boosts steel output as global production falls

Global crude steel production declined 1.9% in April, dragged down by sharp drops in China, the Middle East, and Russia. However, Türkiye recorded a robust 9.4% year-on-year increase to 3.3 million tons, maintaining its rank as the world’s seventh-largest steelmaker, World Steel Association data shows.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine hit Russia’s Yaroslavl refinery

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced overnight strikes on facilities linked to Russia’s Yaroslavl oil refinery, calling it a key asset financing Moscow’s war effort. “We are bringing the war back home — to Russia — and that’s only fair,” he said, vowing more long-range actions.

US reports slight progress on Iran and Strait of Hormuz talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported “slight progress” on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz situation, warning that Tehran’s attempt to establish a “tolling system” in the strategic waterway is unacceptable. He also stressed that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.