Erdoğan urges cooperation among Turkish, US Muslim communities

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of unity and organized cooperation among Turkish and American Muslim communities during a gathering in New York, arguing that greater coordination could create lasting social value across the United States.

Türkiye slams Israeli minister's 'undignified' remarks on Erdogan

Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz for using "undignified and inappropriate" language against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warning that the comments could not obscure Israel's actions in Gaza.

Türkiye's first lady addresses climate, child safety at UN events

Emine Erdogan called for urgent global action on climate change and stronger protections for children in digital spaces during a series of high-profile appearances at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, emphasizing Türkiye's commitment to sustainable development.

Iran warns new US conflict could spread to Indian Ocean

Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi, senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader on military affairs, said Thursday that Tehran has prepared plans for various scenarios, warning that a renewed war with the United States could expand beyond the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

Russian attack on NATO 'highly unlikely' but possible: Denmark

Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service said Thursday it sees no indications Russia plans a full-scale invasion of NATO territory, though the agency warned that limited strikes on bordering allies carry a "low but growing risk" and could occur within months even as the Ukraine war continues.

Iran halts all flights to United Arab Emirates

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization suspended all airline services to the United Arab Emirates from midnight Thursday, while a Tehran-Dushanbe flight was forced to return to Imam Khomeini International Airport after Turkmenistan denied overflight permission, the Iranian Students News Agency reported.

Saudi Arabia lifts danger alert for Mecca, Taif and Tabuk

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense announced Thursday that danger warnings had been lifted for Mecca, Taif and Tabuk hours after issuing emergency alerts for those western cities alongside Jeddah and Yanbu, urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as regional tensions persist over Houthi attacks.

Erdogan departs New York after concluding UN General Assembly visit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed New York on Wednesday following a four-day diplomatic mission to the United Nations General Assembly, where he voiced solidarity with Palestine and announced that Türkiye will host the COP31 climate summit in Antalya this November to advance actionable outcomes.

Spain's Sanchez urges UN reform, condemns Gaza 'genocide'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday called for abolishing the veto power held by UN Security Council permanent members to ensure fair global representation, while reiterating Madrid's condemnation of the Gaza conflict as genocide.

Türkiye, Lebanon discuss power grids, pipeline cooperation

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar discussed electricity interconnections and hydrocarbon pipelines with his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Saddi on Wednesday, emphasizing Ankara's readiness to transform its infrastructure expertise into concrete cooperation projects that bolster regional energy supply security.

Syrian president meets Kuwait crown prince at UN General Assembly

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Kuwait's Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah discussed strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on pressing regional issues during a high-level meeting held Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, according to Syria's official SANA news agency.

Albanese warns Indo-Pacific not 'chessboard' for powers

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared in New York that the post-1945 world order is no longer fit for purpose, warning Washington and Beijing that the Indo-Pacific is not a chessboard for superpower rivalry and urging recognition that regional states are authors of their own future rather than spectators.

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations as overnight strikes kill 8

Ukrainian officials said eight people were killed in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and the Kharkiv region on Thursday, while Moscow announced its forces targeted military and drone production facilities as both sides renewed accusations over the attacks.

Türkiye-US trade volume to reach $50B by 2028

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat told Anadolu that bilateral trade with the United States is expected to reach $42-43 billion this year and climb to $50 billion by 2028, as the two nations negotiate tariff disputes and pursue deeper economic cooperation.

Trump bid to rebrand AI as 'superintelligence' rejected by tech sector

US President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename artificial intelligence "superintelligence" during his UN General Assembly address has drawn sharp resistance from leading AI developers, who insist the established terminology will remain dominant despite the White House’s preference for alternative phrasing.

Iran 'misreading' US system by waiting for midterms: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran is fundamentally mistaken to believe Democratic gains in November would constrain President Donald Trump's authority on national security, insisting the White House retains sweeping powers regardless of election outcomes.

North Korea vows nuclear arsenal 'irreversible' after trilateral talks

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stated on Thursday that Pyongyang's will to retain nuclear weapons through "all ages" is "irreversible" and "unchanged forever," denouncing trilateral US-South Korea-Japan talks in New York that urged complete denuclearization and an immediate return to dialogue.

Ex-US envoy: Israel's US standing declining, Netanyahu 'not solution'

Dan Shapiro, who served as US ambassador to Israel from 2011 to 2017, said Thursday that Israel's standing in the United States is declining at an unprecedented rate even among Republicans, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to reverse the trend and that President Donald Trump may prefer working with a different Israeli government.

Nine Kazakh soldiers confirmed dead in Caspian Sea exercise

Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry confirmed on Thursday that nine servicemen died after being swept out to sea during a naval exercise in the Caspian Sea, noting that three others were rescued while search operations continue for the remaining seven.

Pakistani airstrikes kill 4 in Afghanistan after drone row

Kabul officials said Thursday that Pakistani airstrikes killed four civilians in three eastern provinces, with Islamabad claiming the precision operation targeted drone launch sites following cross-border incursions detected near the Torkham border and Kohat area on Wednesday.

UK establishes a military space fleet

Britain is creating a dedicated military space unit to defend its orbital interests and satellites against hostile interference, the Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced, as Western powers move to counter growing threats in space.

Israel uproots olive trees in West Bank village for third day

Israeli forces cleared large tracts of Palestinian-owned land and uprooted decades-old olive trees in the village of Deir Nidham near Ramallah on Wednesday, preventing landowners from accessing their property for the third consecutive day as the occupation escalates its activities in the West Bank, according to local sources.

Gaza death toll reaches 73,928 as Israeli attacks kill 5

Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that five Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative death toll from the genocide that began in October 2023 to 73,928, while hospitals reported dozens of new injuries amid continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement that entered into force on October 10.

EU eyes more investment, upgraded partnership with Syria

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc aims to mobilise additional investment in Syria and upgrade its partnership with Damascus, emphasising the EU's role in supporting reconstruction and refugee returns following her meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the UN General Assembly.

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