Erdogan vows decisive action on fund market irregularities

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Türkiye is taking decisive steps to address problems in the fund market, pledging that authorities will not tolerate negligence or legal violations while working to ensure citizens' savings are repaid without burdening the public treasury.

Türkiye rules out Treasury funding for investment fund losses

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said on Wednesday that the government will not use Treasury resources to cover private losses at investment funds undergoing liquidation, outlining a repayment plan that prioritizes small investors using fund assets and recovered proceeds.

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill 3, injure 36

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said Wednesday that attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed three people and injured 36 others, as Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for the drone and missile strikes.

Syria arrests suspects over sabotage attack on oil pipeline

The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Wednesday that authorities have arrested suspects responsible for damaging an oil pipeline in northeastern Hasakah province, as the state-run firm works to repair the infrastructure and restore crude flows from recently resumed fields.

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.

Trump says US does not believe Russian plague death is bioweapon

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington does not believe a reported plague death in Russia is the result of a biological weapon, expressing skepticism toward Moscow's assurances that the situation is contained even as the World Health Organization seeks additional information on the laboratory incident.

Egypt rejects Israeli minister's Sinai remarks as 'empty threats'

Cairo on Wednesday "categorically" rejected attempts to invoke the Sinai Peninsula in remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, describing them as "empty threats" and a transparent bid to use inflammatory rhetoric for electoral purposes amid the 53rd anniversary of the October War.

Kosovo parliament elects Shiroka-Pula president, averts snap vote

Justina Shiroka-Pula secured 81 of 83 votes in a late-night parliamentary session on Tuesday to become Kosovo's new president, averting the dissolution of the 120-seat assembly and the snap elections that threatened to prolong institutional deadlock amid political uncertainty in the Balkan nation.

German chancellor 'appalled' as AfD wins first state parliament speaker post

Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep concern on Wednesday after the Alternative for Germany secured its first state parliament speaker position in Saxony-Anhalt, warning that any cooperation with the anti-immigrant party damages democratic credibility.

Tokyo tells Beijing to show proper respect for Japanese premier

Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura said on Wednesday that Beijing must observe diplomatic protocol when referring to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, after a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman referred to the Japanese leader by name alone during a Sept. 30 news conference regarding nuclear weapons discussions.

Pezeshkian tells Putin US deal 'not out of reach' if laws respected

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday that reaching an agreement with Washington remains possible if the US adheres to international legal frameworks, describing Washington's "double standards" as the main obstacle to a settlement.

Erdogan tells Putin Türkiye ready to mediate Russia-Ukraine talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.

Dubai investors target Türkiye logistics as Gulf ties deepen

Dubai-based investors are scaling up capital commitments to Türkiye's logistics and rail sectors as the 2023 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement drives deeper economic integration between the UAE and Ankara, with officials highlighting the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for Gulf-Europe trade.

UK and Türkiye can be 'much stronger' in space: Agency official

Alice Bunn, co-director of the UK Space Agency, said the United Kingdom and Türkiye have numerous opportunities to strengthen their space capabilities through bilateral cooperation, welcoming a new roadmap agreement signed Tuesday during the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

Former German spy chief's arrest alarms US, UK agencies

German authorities have arrested former BND chief August Hanning, who led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005, on suspicion of leaking classified documents to foreign intelligence services, sparking deep concern among American and British agencies about the potential compromise of sensitive shared secrets.

Lebanese PM says state must control war, peace for full sovereignty

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says his country's sovereignty depends on state institutions holding exclusive authority over war and peace decisions, speaking at a ceremony marking the centenary of the Constitution and calling for full implementation of the Taif Agreement.

EU disburses $1.38B to Ukraine for drones, missiles

The European Commission on Wednesday disbursed €1.24 billion ($1.38 billion) in defense funding to Ukraine, marking the first installment of a €90 billion loan facility aimed at strengthening Kyiv's military capabilities and supporting domestic defense manufacturing.

Rubio tells Greece Europe must shoulder greater defense burden

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Athens on Wednesday that European nations must assume greater responsibility for collective defense, commending Greece for meeting allied security spending targets while unveiling new agreements on counterterrorism intelligence sharing, National Guard partnerships, and efforts to combat illicit antiquities trafficking.

Belgian police arrest 107 during Liege student unrest

Belgian authorities said 107 people have been arrested since early October in the eastern city of Liege, where students are demonstrating against rising higher education costs and public transport fees, while French high school students have launched parallel protests across the border demanding improved learning conditions.

Kabul rejects ICC warrants, denies court jurisdiction over Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday rejected the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against four Taliban leaders, calling the move a clear violation of national sovereignty and accusing the top international court of maintaining a selective and politicized approach.

Germany's Merz backs Israel while urging Palestinian state

Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security on Wednesday while insisting that establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel offers the best path to lasting peace, citing the Shoah as a foundational lesson of German identity and warning against rising antisemitism at home.

China tells EU supply chains are 'mutually dependent', urges dialogue

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said industrial and supply chains between Beijing and Brussels are highly integrated and mutually dependent, urging the 27-member bloc to resolve trade concerns through dialogue as EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic prepares to meet his counterpart in Beijing.

Netanyahu fined again over military base election video

Israel's Central Elections Committee has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remove a video filmed at a military air base from his personal accounts and pay legal costs for the second time in days, ruling the footage constituted improper election propaganda using public resources.

Trump launches 'Arsenal-2' shipyard with $3.7B Anduril investment

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $3.7 billion investment by defense technology firm Anduril for a new shipyard at Sparrows Point, Maryland, alongside $2.9 billion in Navy funding, saying the facility will build next-generation submarines including autonomous underwater vessels.

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