Erdogan receives volleyball champions at Ankara complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday welcomed Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team to the presidential complex in Ankara to celebrate their second consecutive CEV European Championship title, expressing confidence in their prospects for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Türkiye's Erdogan receives credentials of 5 ambassadors

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday received credentials from five newly appointed ambassadors representing Thailand, Sweden, Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, and Canada at the presidential complex in Ankara, formally marking the commencement of their diplomatic missions to Türkiye.

Türkiye's foreign minister meets Iraqi parliament speaker in Ankara

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi for consultations in Ankara on Tuesday, with the Turkish Foreign Ministry announcing the encounter on its NSosyal platform without providing details regarding the meeting's specific agenda or outcomes.

Türkiye's Fidan receives OTS chief ahead of Ankara summit

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received Organization of Turkic States Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev in Ankara on Tuesday, with the two officials discussing final preparations for the upcoming OTS summit that Türkiye is set to host in the capital on October 29-30, according to a ministry statement.

Polish president visits Turkish defense stands at MSPO 2026

Polish President Karol Nawrocki toured the stands of Türkiye's defense industry authority and Aselsan at the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Kielce, as SSB President Haluk Gorgun briefed him on bilateral capabilities and held talks with British and Polish officials on joint production and technology transfer.

US destroys 5 Iranian tankers after IRGC attacks on Navy ship: CENTCOM

US Central Command said on Tuesday that American forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after the Revolutionary Guard twice targeted a Navy warship with ballistic missiles, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tehran would lose tankers for every strike attempt.

Cuba vows 'never again' to empire after Trump posts annexation map

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared the island nation will never again serve as a colony of any empire, after US President Donald Trump published a map depicting Cuba and other territories as falling under American sovereignty amid heightened bilateral tensions.

Türkiye backs 12-nation move to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed strong support for coordinated action by 12 countries to prohibit commercial ties with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging the international community to adopt similar measures toward establishing a just and lasting peace.

Merkel urges Europe to reopen Russia dialogue despite war

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe must reopen dialogue with Russia despite sharply criticizing President Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine war during a Bucharest interview.

UK premier vows action as Palestinian 'horrific suffering' grows

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced targeted trade restrictions on Israeli settlements Tuesday, stating that years of calling for a two-state solution are meaningless without action as he vowed not to stand by amid the "horrific suffering" of Palestinians and attacks on the prospect of peace.

US strikes Iranian tankers near Kharg Island after missile attempt

American forces struck tankers linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard near Kharg Island on Tuesday following an attempted missile attack by Tehran on a US Navy warship, officials told CNN, as Washington expands its military campaign in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran navy threatens Kuwait, Bahrain tankers after reported US strikes

Iran's naval forces warned Tuesday evening that oil tankers docked in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports will be targeted in retaliatory strikes, urging crews to evacuate immediately following reported US attacks on Iranian vessels near Kharg Island and the southern coast.

Iran downs US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iranian air defenses shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, adding that the aircraft was targeted by domestically developed systems while Tehran's forces also seized an American unmanned submarine at the entrance to the strategic waterway.

Türkiye's Aselsan signs defense export deal in Poland

Türkiye's defense giant Aselsan signed a contract with Polish armored vehicle manufacturer AMZ-Kutno for additional ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance systems at the MSPO 2026 exhibition, marking another milestone in the company's export-driven expansion across European defense markets.

Türkiye, Russia sign pact to secure mineral fertilizer supplies

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said Türkiye has signed a memorandum with Russia to secure mineral fertilizer supplies, adding that the pact aims to diversify sources against risks posed by regional conflicts and wars.

Türkiye eyes swift implementation of Development Road Project with Iraq

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus told a joint news conference in Ankara on Tuesday that the 1,200-kilometer trade corridor would integrate Asian and European economies, expressing hope the strategic project becomes fully operational as soon as possible.

Türkiye slams funeral for 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said the planned funeral ceremony for Ratko Mladic amounts to denying the Srebrenica genocide and other crimes against humanity, warning that portraying convicted perpetrators as heroes deepens the pain of victims and undermines regional reconciliation efforts in the Balkans.

Türkiye secures $75M AIIB financing for Kirklareli manufacturing plant

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is providing $75 million to establish an advanced green manufacturing facility in northwestern Türkiye, marking Chinese firm Great Rich Technology's first production base outside China and supporting Ankara's regional hub ambitions.

Qatar warns 'no war, no peace' unacceptable, urges Hormuz reopening

The Qatari Foreign Ministry warned Tuesday that the ongoing 'neither peace nor war' situation between Washington and Tehran is unacceptable and draining for the region, calling for immediate dialogue and the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to resolve the crisis.

UN warns Hormuz disruptions threaten small firms' global trade

UN Trade and Development warned on Tuesday that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz risk permanently excluding small and medium-sized enterprises from global value chains, noting that rising energy and transport costs squeeze smaller firms harder than large multinationals which can diversify risks across markets.

Türkiye's civil aviation fleet reaches 846 aircraft

The Transport and Infrastructure Ministry said Türkiye's civil aviation fleet has expanded to 846 aircraft with a seating capacity of 166,000, as the sector posted strong first-half results including 111 million passengers and fifth-place safety rankings in Europe.

Haaretz reveals Netanyahu ignored UAE warning before Oct. 7 attack

A bombshell investigation by Israel's Haaretz newspaper has revealed that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed personally warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas operation ten days before the October 7, 2023, Al-Aqsa Flood attack. Netanyahu allegedly dismissed the intelligence, suggesting the threat might originate from the West Bank, and took no action to bolster defenses.

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over 'unacceptable' activities

Foreign Minister Anita Orban announced on Tuesday that Hungary has expelled 10 Russian diplomats for engaging in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, stressing that the decision protects national sovereignty while maintaining that Budapest would not sever diplomatic ties with Moscow.

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