TEKNOFEST Southeast opens in Sanliurfa with defense displays

Türkiye's premier aviation and technology festival TEKNOFEST opened its southeastern leg in Sanliurfa on Wednesday, bringing together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders for exhibitions, air shows and the finals of technology competitions running through Oct. 4.

German CEO: No region closer to Türkiye than North Rhine-Westphalia

Felix Neugart, chief executive of the German trade and investment agency NRW.Global Business, said Wednesday that North Rhine-Westphalia enjoys uniquely close economic connections to Türkiye, with bilateral ties reflected in investment, manufacturing and innovation during a high-level business forum in Istanbul.

Macron urges EU trade defenses as China 'floods' European market

French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for stronger European trade defenses and investment, warning that China has "completely flooded" the continent's market while the EU runs a "€1 billion daily" trade deficit with Beijing.

German Left Party vows to resist Volkswagen plant's shift to arms production

The Left Party in Germany's Lower Saxony state vowed on Tuesday to resist Volkswagen's plan to convert its Osnabruck car factory into a production site for Israeli weapons, warning that economic partnership with defense firm Rafael sends a devastating signal amid ongoing war crimes proceedings against Israel.

Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a crude oil tanker was struck on the port side by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, warning that authorities are investigating amid renewed tensions between Tehran and Washington.

British premier wants UK to rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC on Wednesday that he would like to see the United Kingdom rejoin the European Union during his lifetime, while stressing that such a move is not necessarily the immediate option as his government first weighs four distinct approaches to future relations with the bloc.

Former Israeli security chief admits: 'Turkish lions have surrounded us'

Meir Ben-Shabbat, former head of Israel's National Security Council, told Maariv that Ankara's reach from Syria to the Eastern Mediterranean has placed Türkiye at the heart of Tel Aviv's strategic agenda, saying "Turkish lions have surrounded us."

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for Sukkot

Hundreds of Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, performing Talmudic rituals under police protection in violation of the site's historic status quo, according to a Jerusalem Islamic Waqf official.

Türkiye's Vatican envoy says dignity, dialogue key to peace

Türkiye's Ambassador to the Vatican Fahrettin Altun said on Tuesday that religion and diplomacy must promote peace through dialogue and human dignity, arguing that international relations reduced to power calculations will eventually see the interests of powerful states override justice requirements.

Türkiye establishes fund liquidation board chaired by vice president

The Communications Directorate said on Tuesday that Türkiye has established a board chaired by the vice president to coordinate the liquidation of investment funds and protect investors' rights, following a high-level meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to assess recent developments in the capital markets.

China urges US, Iran to return to Islamabad MoU framework

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said China hopes the United States and Iran will choose peace and recommit to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, urging both sides to resume dialogue as the war launched on February 28 continues to disrupt regional stability.

UN Yemen envoy concludes Cairo talks on escalation, Red Sea

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg concluded three days of talks in Cairo on Wednesday, meeting Egyptian and Arab League officials to discuss the military escalation in Yemen and its regional repercussions, as fighting between government forces and Houthis displaces nearly 180,000 people.

US, coalition partners end 12-year military mission in Iraq: Pentagon

The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the United States and coalition partners have formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS and the transition to an Iraqi-led security framework supported by bilateral cooperation.

Netanyahu meets UAE president in expanded talks with 10 nations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held an expanded meeting in Abu Dhabi attended by officials from 10 countries, focusing on regional security cooperation and defense frameworks against shared threats and alternative oil routes, according to Israeli media.

Trump orders federal use of 'super intelligence' over 'AI'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in official executive branch communications, with the White House stating the change recognizes the "immense opportunity" presented by continuously advancing technologies.

Cuba blames US blockade as Rubio calls island 'failed state'

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused Washington on Tuesday of tightening its economic blockade against Havana through new measures targeting academic exchanges and private sector transactions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the island as a "failed state" suffering from severe economic deterioration.

UN Security Council holds fourth straw poll to pick next chief

French UN envoy Jerome Bonnafont confirmed the fourth non-binding straw poll has concluded as the race to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres intensifies, with seven candidates vying for the post before a formal recommendation moves to the General Assembly.

Iraq announces end of US-led coalition military mission

Iraq announced the formal conclusion of the US-led international coalition's military mission on Wednesday, confirming that American forces completed their withdrawal from remaining positions this month as Baghdad marks a transition to bilateral security relations with coalition member states aimed at consolidating Iraqi sovereignty.

US ends 23-year military presence in Iraq after long conflict

The United States is completing its military withdrawal from Iraq after a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Baghdad and Washington agreed in 2024 to phase out the US-led coalition’s military mission, transferring primary responsibility for ground operations to Iraqi forces while preserving the possibility of limited bilateral security cooperation and air support against Daesh.

Israeli strikes kill Gaza woman, injure 5 despite ceasefire

Medical sources in Gaza said a Palestinian woman was killed and five others were injured in Israeli attacks targeting multiple areas of the coastal enclave on Wednesday, bringing the cumulative death toll from ceasefire violations to more than 1,400 since October.

German premier urges EU-Türkiye Customs Union reform

Hendrik Wust, the premier of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, said the EU-Türkiye Customs Union requires urgent modernization to support deepening economic ties, adding that visa procedures for Turkish citizens must also be streamlined to reflect the region's close social connections.

Yemen army says it hit 414 Houthi targets in 24 hours

Yemen's military announced late Tuesday it had executed 414 coordinated strikes on Houthi positions across multiple fronts over a 24-hour period, as government forces intensify operations against the Iran-backed rebels controlling strategic Red Sea territories.

Syria dismantles Hezbollah cell in southern Daraa province

Syrian authorities said Tuesday they had arrested three suspects linked to Lebanese group Hezbollah in the Yarmouk Basin area of western Daraa, accusing the cell of attempting to deploy rocket launchers to destabilize security in the strategic border region near Israel.

Lapid accuses Netanyahu of election fearmongering

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of exploiting security fears for electoral gain after Netanyahu warned of possible enemy attacks before next month’s Knesset vote, demanding the premier coordinate preparations with security chiefs and election officials.

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