Türkiye waging 'complete revolution' in defense industry, Erdogan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is carrying out a "complete revolution" in its defense industry, pledging to bolster the nation's military capabilities while meeting the defense needs of friendly countries through advanced platforms and competitive technologies.

Türkiye marks Turkic States Cooperation Day, OTS anniversary

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday marked Turkic States Cooperation Day and the 17th anniversary of the Organization of Turkic States founding agreement, emphasizing institutionalized solidarity ahead of Ankara hosting the bloc's 13th summit later this month.

Trump says he will 'always make' Erdogan happy on sanctions

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will "always make" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan happy when pressed about the delay in lifting CAATSA sanctions on Ankara, referring to the Turkish leader as a personal friend while addressing defense disputes that have strained bilateral ties since the 2019 S-400 purchase.

Türkiye, France sign defense cooperation road map

The Turkish National Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that Ankara and Paris have signed a defense cooperation road map, describing the agreement as a meaningful step toward strengthening strategic dialogue and advancing mutual interests in defense.

G7 to release 100M barrels from emergency reserves over four months

G7 leaders agreed on Friday to immediately begin a coordinated release of 100 million barrels from emergency oil reserves over four months in response to surging prices and growing volatility in global energy markets, according to a statement issued after a virtual meeting.

Long-term energy contracts face mounting risks at Istanbul Arbitration Days

Experts at the Istanbul Arbitration Days warned on Friday that geopolitical volatility and regulatory shifts are straining long-term energy agreements, urging practitioners to revise contractual safeguards and price-review mechanisms as disputes over supply terms and sanctions exposure multiply across the sector.

Latvians vote to elect new 100-member parliament

Latvian citizens on Saturday are casting ballots to elect 100 members of the Saeima parliament for four-year terms through a party-list proportional representation system, with election authorities reporting that voter turnout had reached 25 percent by mid-morning as polling stations opened across the Baltic state.

TAI readies Kaan fighter prototype for maiden flight before year-end

Turkish Aerospace Industries General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu said the firm is preparing to launch the second prototype of its fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet before year-end while the first craft completes high-speed taxi tests, adding that export agreements for the Hurkus trainer have been signed with Azerbaijan.

Türkiye condemns the Houthi attack on Prophet's Mosque infrastructure

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran on Friday condemned the Houthi strike on civilian infrastructure serving Islam's second holiest site, vowing that Ankara will continue to stand by Riyadh under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership.

UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted 'terrorist act'

UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight attempted a "terrorist act" by attacking the captain with a crash axe in a bid to seize control of the aircraft, adding that investigators are working to uncover the motives behind the Wednesday incident.

Spain PM says torrential rains caused 'severe damage'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday that torrential downpours have inflicted severe damage across multiple regions and claimed one life, urging citizens to heed emergency protocols as forecasters warn of continued flooding in eastern Spain over the coming days amid unstable weather patterns.

Pentagon chief orders election-year standdown for military voting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday directed military commanders to conduct a one-day standdown no later than October 15, giving service members dedicated time to cast ballots in the upcoming November 3 congressional elections and establishing the practice as a recurring measure for future election years.

Moldova says five Russian weapons violated airspace, exploded

Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that five Russian aerial weapons including Banderol missiles and drones had violated the country's airspace and exploded on its territory, warning that Moscow's attacks on neighboring Ukraine are “dangerously reaching” her country and that the Kremlin is putting lives at risk across the continent.

Zelenskyy says Putin will escalate Ukraine war ahead of US midterms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Spanish daily El Pais on Friday that Moscow will intensify strikes to project strength before the Nov. 3 vote, warning that Russia is already conducting round-the-clock drone attacks against civilians.

First Israeli repatriation flight departs Dubai after Flydubai incident

Arkia flight carries stranded passengers out of the UAE following the suspension of Flydubai services after a cockpit incident on Flight FZ1073, as Israeli and Emirati authorities work to prevent the diplomatic row from escalating into a prolonged crisis affecting regional aviation.

Sanders warns AIPAC spending $233M to target Netanyahu critics

US Senator Bernie Sanders warned on Friday that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee plans to spend $233 million to defeat congressional candidates who speak out against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, citing the lobbying group's recent failed effort in Michigan as evidence they will ultimately fail.

Türkiye, Georgia sign education cooperation agreement

Turkish Education Minister Yusuf Tekin and his Georgian counterpart Givi Mikanadze signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement in Tbilisi on Friday, with both sides agreeing to advance educational ties through academic exchanges, language programs, and the mutual recognition of diplomas and educational documents.

Trump says Europe to release 'massive amount' of diesel oil

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that European nations have agreed to release a "massive amount" of their heavily stocked diesel oil reserves, stating that the process would begin immediately following his Thursday suggestion that such action could help bring down fuel prices.

Trump team holds unannounced Camp David talks on Iran war, Yemen

Senior US national security officials convened at Camp David on Friday for closed-door discussions on the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, as Washington weighs deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East ahead of a potential military escalation.

Zelenskyy says Putin ordered end to 'rules of war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of ordering military commanders to abandon restrictions governing air campaigns, citing intercepted Kremlin communications that allegedly reveal plans to escalate strikes on major cities before winter and isolate them from the power grid.

Flydubai pilot recounts attack: 'I was not going to let others die'

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday that his determination to protect 174 passengers drove him to force open the cockpit door while injured and bleeding, as the aircraft rapidly lost altitude over Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan says Mecca pact defense committee to meet in Riyadh soon

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Friday that the Strategic Political Defense Committee established under the trilateral Mecca defense pact will convene in Riyadh next week, as Islamabad seeks to de-escalate regional tensions and welcomes interest from additional nations seeking to join the alliance.

Caucasus security inseparable from three nations, says DefMin Yaşar Güler

Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler emphasized that Caucasus security is indivisible from that of Ankara, Baku and Tbilisi during trilateral talks in Shusha, stressing that joint energy and transport projects require collective protection amid the region's transformation.

Türkiye condemns Houthi attack on Prophet’s Mosque infrastructure

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned a Houthi attack on civilian infrastructure serving the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, warning that such provocative actions threaten Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and the sacred values of the Islamic world while urging all parties to avoid further escalation.

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