Türkiye, Qatar FMs discuss Gulf security, mediation efforts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed Gulf security and ongoing negotiations in a phone call on Saturday.

Police fire tear gas as thousands defy protest ban in Lyon

French police fired tear gas at approximately 2,000 protesters who defied a demonstration ban in Lyon on Saturday after demonstrators launched fireworks toward security forces, as nationwide rallies over living costs and education conditions entered a second week following earlier violence on Oct. 17.

Trump advisers see post-Netanyahu Israel as easier partner

Senior advisers to US President Donald Trump believe an Israeli government without Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could offer greater flexibility on regional priorities, even as the president publicly backed the Israeli leader ahead of Tuesday's election, according to a report.

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.

Iran vows 'several times greater' response to any strike

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned on Saturday that even limited military action would provoke disproportionate retaliation, as a US envoy suggested Washington could strike this weekend while President Donald Trump denied knowledge of such plans.

Israel's Joint List 'decisive' in blocking Netanyahu: Tibi

Ahmad Tibi said the Joint List holds the decisive parliamentary leverage to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from retaining power after next week's vote, outlining strict conditions for providing a safety net to any alternative government while firmly ruling out joining the coalition itself.

French police arrest nearly 1,000 in nationwide cost protests

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said nearly 1,000 people were arrested during Saturday's demonstrations over living costs, nearly triple last weekend's figure.

Israel displaces 1,500 Palestinians in Hebron, plans to remove 2,500 more

The Hebron municipality said Israeli forces have displaced 1,500 Palestinians from two neighborhoods since Friday, warning that another 2,500 face imminent forced removal as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to expand military operations across the occupied West Bank city.

Over 500 protesters clash with police at Paris' Porte de Vincennes

Paris police confronted more than 500 demonstrators at Porte de Vincennes in the capital's eastern district on Saturday, branding the gathering as violent unrest while attempting to disperse the crowd as massive nationwide protests over living costs and public services concluded amid heightened tensions following last weekend's disturbances.

Trump weighs Iran strikes amid warship deployment: Report

US President Donald Trump is considering renewed military action against Iran as Washington deploys additional warships to the Middle East amid intelligence warnings of advanced Iranian plots.

Russia condemns 'cynical' terrorist attack on Jordan church

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned a deadly attack near a church in Jordan's southern Karak governorate that killed at least nine people, expressing solidarity with Amman in the fight against terrorism and extremism while offering condolences to the victims' families.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will honor Oleshky ceasefire, counts on US mediation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will honor the Oleshky ceasefire announced by Melania Trump, counting on US mediation for humanitarian operations.

US warns citizens against travel to Iraq 'for any reason'

The State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory warning American citizens against traveling to Iraq "for any reason" due to risks of armed conflict, terrorism and kidnapping, noting that Washington's ability to provide emergency services in the country remains severely limited.

Four Palestinians killed in latest Israeli Gaza attacks

Medical sources told Anadolu Agency that four Palestinians, including two women and a child, were killed and eight others wounded in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, as violations of the ceasefire agreement continued unabated.

Israeli forces maintain Hebron siege, detain 19 in West Bank

The Israeli army maintained its siege of Hebron for a second consecutive day on Saturday, forcing dozens of Palestinian residents from their homes in the southern West Bank while conducting sweeping arrest operations that netted 19 detainees across the occupied territory amid heightened tensions following a deadly shootout, according to Palestinian media.

Türkiye condemns deadly Karak church attack in Jordan

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned a deadly armed attack on a church in Jordan's Karak province, expressing solidarity with Amman and extending condolences to the families of the eight victims.

Türkiye slams Greece over Western Thrace mufti appointments

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday criticized Greece for appointing state-selected muftis in Komotini and Xanthi, saying Athens continues to violate the fundamental rights and religious freedoms of the Turkish minority in Western Thrace guaranteed under the Lausanne Peace Treaty.

2 Palestinians, including woman, killed in Gaza

Medical sources in Gaza said two Palestinians were killed and four others wounded Saturday in fresh Israeli attacks across the Strip, including a woman shot dead in northern Beit Lahia and a youth killed in Gaza City, as documented ceasefire violations since October claimed more civilian lives.

D8 bloc key to peace amid global conflicts: Secretary-General Mahmood

D8 Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood emphasized the organization's geostrategic importance and unique capacity to foster dialogue among member states, as the nine-nation bloc — comprising Türkiye, Pakistan, Iran and others — seeks to expand economic integration amid escalating global conflicts and rising protectionism.

Iran vows US ships barred from Gulf 'under any circumstances'

Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said US military vessels would never be permitted to enter the Persian Gulf "under any circumstances," warning that President Donald Trump will "take that dream to his grave" as Washington threatens renewed strikes against the Islamic Republic possibly as soon as this weekend.

Fidan: Türkiye will continue resolving regional issues

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Ankara will maintain its central role in addressing security challenges affecting the Middle East and Europe, following a meeting of eight foreign ministers in Istanbul focused on regional ownership and diplomatic solutions.

Pakistan ratifies Mecca defense pact with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia

Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan announced on Friday that Islamabad has completed ratification of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, adding that Riyadh has also finalized its procedures for the defensive pact aimed at strengthening regional security.

Netanyahu warns end to US military aid ‘only matter of time’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Friday that Israel must prepare for the termination of US military assistance worth tens of billions of dollars, calling the prospect inevitable as relations with Washington shift amid growing opposition to the war in Gaza.

Iran intensifies plots to target US officials in Middle East: Report

US intelligence has found that Iran has sharply escalated efforts to target American officials in the Middle East and other regions, with lethal plots against diplomatic personnel reaching advanced stages, according to a newly disclosed memo that has prompted the reduction of embassy staff across the Gulf and Saudi Arabia.

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