Türkiye to continue efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Türkiye will continue its diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, expressing his intention to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin following his recent meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Emine Erdogan highlights 'deep-rooted' friendship with South Korea

Emine Erdogan said her visit to Seoul demonstrated that the deep friendship between Türkiye and South Korea resonates in people's hearts, expressing sincere gratitude to President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung for their warm hospitality during the trip.

Turkish foreign minister Fidan to visit TRNC for Cyprus talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Friday for high-level meetings with President Tufan Erhurman and Prime Minister Unal Ustel, diplomatic sources said, as Ankara continues to advocate for international recognition of the TRNC and a two-state solution to the decades-old dispute.

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.

Türkiye's defense minister hosts Qatari counterpart in Ankara

Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler held talks with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Ankara on Thursday, discussing bilateral defense cooperation and regional security matters during an official visit hosted at the ministry's headquarters.

TBMM adopts first article of Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defense pact

Türkiye's parliament on Wednesday adopted the first article of a bill approving the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense among Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with lawmakers suspending the session immediately after the vote ahead of further deliberations scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Yemen conflict leaves 1,771 dead, nearly 8,000 wounded: WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday that 1,771 people have been killed and nearly 8,000 wounded in Yemen since August as military hostilities intensify between government forces and Houthi rebels, with daily casualty averages rising to 132 in the latest reporting period.

COP31 in Antalya must turn climate pledges into action: UNEP official

Martin Krause, director of UNEP's Climate Change Division, said the November summit in Antalya must deliver on years of commitments by cutting emissions and phasing out fossil fuels, warning that current national plans still leave the world on track for 2.6C of warming this century.

Trump voices support for Hegseth amid reported Pentagon discontent

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he intends to retain Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite receiving calls from critics questioning his leadership at the Pentagon, acknowledging that confirming a successor would prove substantially more difficult once Democrats assume Senate control in January.

Ex-congresswoman says Trump 'killed' MAGA movement after Republican election losses

Marjorie Taylor Greene declared the Make America Great Again movement 'completely dead' in a televised interview on Monday, accusing President Donald Trump of betraying his core promises and alienating supporters while citing recent Republican election setbacks as a referendum on his leadership.

Carlson accuses Trump of choosing Israel over US

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson accused President Donald Trump of prioritizing Israeli interests over American welfare in a podcast released Thursday, claiming the US leader's foreign policy alignment with Jerusalem amounts to a moral betrayal of his own citizens amid Republican electoral setbacks.

White House split on Iran war as Vance criticizes Netanyahu

Vice President JD Vance has privately accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "being wrong on everything" regarding the Iran war and warned that the conflict contributed to Republican defeats in Tuesday's midterm elections, while senior officials remain divided over whether to pursue military strikes or diplomatic negotiations.

US sanctions trio over alleged Iran air defense scheme

The US State Department on Wednesday sanctioned two individuals and one entity accused of facilitating the procurement of Chinese-origin man-portable air-defense systems for Iran, warning that the designations close off channels Tehran uses to rebuild its arsenal.

Yemen’s Taiz records 5,000 illness cases amid Houthi waste blockade

Authorities in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province recorded over 5,000 infectious disease cases in October as waste piled up in the besieged city, while Deputy Governor Ailan Abdel Haq accused Houthi forces of blocking garbage trucks and displacing thousands of families strained depleted services.

Israel forces detain 45 Palestinians, including journalists, in West Bank

Palestinian Prisoners' Society said Israeli forces detained at least 45 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, including five women and two journalists, with the organization noting that the sweep demonstrates a widening pattern of targeting civilians, civil society figures and media workers amid the ongoing military crackdown.

Lapid: Netanyahu 'toxic' to US lawmakers who backed Israel

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become "toxic" to American legislators who previously supported Israel, warning that support is growing in both chambers of Congress for restricting arms shipments to the country.

World leaders react to Democrats' sweep in US midterms

World leaders on Wednesday offered divergent assessments of the Democratic Party's capture of both congressional chambers in Tuesday's US midterm elections, with European allies debating transatlantic security commitments while adversaries warned Washington against continued militarism.

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defense deal, $403M loan agreements

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Riyadh on Wednesday to sign a defense cooperation agreement and six concessional loan packages worth over $403 million, covering electricity, healthcare and housing reconstruction in the war-torn country.

Pentagon delivers 'massive surge' of drones to US Middle East forces

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has delivered over 25,000 unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities to US Central Command following a $782 million investment, accelerating Washington's push to field affordable autonomous weapons and reduce reliance on costly traditional platforms while preparing for a new Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027.

Yemeni forces say 340 Houthi fighters neutralized in 1,322 operations

Yemen's armed forces announced Wednesday that they had conducted 1,322 military operations targeting Houthi positions, reporting approximately 340 rebel fighters and commanders killed or incapacitated as part of the ongoing "Dawn of Yemen" offensive aimed at reclaiming territory and state institutions.

Netanyahu says 'serious suspicions' of foreign meddling in Israel vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that 'serious suspicions' exist of foreign states spending large sums to influence last week's parliamentary vote, hours after election officials certified the results, calling for the investigation to proceed without cover-up or delay as President Isaac Herzog opened coalition consultations.

Israel's Eisenkot vows to bolster US ties under Trump, form emergency government

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot pledged Wednesday to renew strategic partnership with the United States under President Donald Trump and establish a national emergency government, as opposition lawmakers moved to block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from securing a fifth term in office following last week's deadlocked elections.

EU report highlights Türkiye's strategic weight as talks stall

The European Commission's 2026 assessment recognizes Ankara's growing importance to European security and supply chains, while stressing that accession negotiations have remained frozen since 2018 amid persistent concerns over democratic standards and the rule of law.

Türkiye slams EU's 'prejudiced and unfair' 2026 enlargement report

Ankara on Wednesday slammed the European Commission’s 2026 Türkiye report as "prejudiced and unfair," accusing Brussels of applying double standards and rejecting unfounded allegations concerning political criteria, fundamental rights and the Cyprus dispute, while welcoming positive assessments on the economy.

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