Türkiye defense exports quadruple to $10B in five years

Turkish defense and aerospace exports quadrupled to exceed $10 billion in 2025, marking a historic milestone for the sector as domestically developed air, land and naval platforms drive demand among allied nations seeking security solutions.

Bangsamoro chief minister appoints 19 to Philippines cabinet

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua announced the appointments of 19 officials to lead 15 ministries and key agencies on Thursday, pledging to pursue moral governance as the autonomous region transitions from interim administration to elected government.

First Friday prayer in 15 years held at Damascus' Sulaymaniyah Mosque

The historic Sulaymaniyah Complex in Damascus welcomed worshippers for Friday prayers on November 6 for the first time in 15 years, drawing strong local interest as the newly restored Ottoman-era mosque reopened its doors following years of closure due to Syria's prolonged conflict.

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.

UN agencies warn 15.4M in Sudan face shelter crisis as funds dry up

The UN Refugee Agency and International Organization for Migration warned on Friday that severe funding shortages threaten to halt emergency shelter assistance to millions in Sudan, noting that humanitarian organizations currently possess sufficient resources to aid only 10 percent of the 15.4 million people in urgent need.

President Erdogan receives Malaysian deputy PM in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday at the Istanbul Congress Center on the margins of the TRT World Forum, with Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir and Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran also attending the talks.

Fidan: Mecca defense alliance open to regional peace partners

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said regional countries sharing a common vision of peace could join the Mecca defense alliance, writing in Anadolu Agency's monthly magazine that Türkiye signed the pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan because they share its vision of "regional solutions to regional problems."

Israeli party urges Herzog to grant Eisenkot mandate to form government

The Yashar party has called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to assign its chairman Gadi Eisenkot the task of forming the next government after Eisenkot secured 67 recommendations from lawmakers, the largest such backing since 2015 and significantly more than the 46 received by caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli attacks kill two Palestinians in Gaza, including medical student

Medical sources said two Palestinians died Friday from wounds sustained in earlier Israeli attacks on Gaza City, including a medical student at the Islamic University and a resident of the Al-Shati refugee camp, as Israeli forces continued to violate the fragile ceasefire agreement.

Türkiye allocates $400M for lunar mission, Somali spaceport

The Turkish Space Agency will receive more than $398 million over three years to fund a lunar spacecraft and a Somali spaceport, according to budget documents that officials said reflect Ankara's drive to end reliance on foreign aerospace technology and secure independent access to orbit.

IRGC says tankers caught fire in Hormuz after striking mines

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines, accusing the vessels of transiting with US military support.

NATO-Ukraine Council holds emergency talks on winter defense

Ukraine's mission to NATO said the council convened Thursday in Brussels to address urgent defense requirements ahead of winter, emphasizing the need to mobilize partners and accelerate concrete weapons deliveries before the upcoming Defense Contact Group meeting led by Britain and Germany on Nov. 17.

Trump weighs replacements for Defense Secretary Hegseth

US President Donald Trump has asked allies for recommendations on potential successors to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid mounting tensions with Congress over military operations and spending.

Turkish parliament approves Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

The Turkish parliament on Thursday ratified the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, endorsing the trilateral security pact by 279 votes to 119 in a session that drew 398 lawmakers from the 592-member chamber.

Rubio says Venezuela elections could ideally take place in 2027

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that elections in Venezuela could ideally take place next year, but warned that Washington would not guarantee a timeline before President Donald Trump leaves office and that sweeping institutional reforms including Supreme Court replacement must come first.

Arab states condemn Houthi missile attempt on Madinah

Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan on Thursday condemned a Houthi ballistic missile attempt targeting Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region, reaffirming full solidarity with Riyadh and demanding that the UN Security Council take deterrent measures to protect religious sites and hold perpetrators accountable.

PUK leader Talabani pulls party from Iraqi Kurdistan government

Bafel Talabani announced that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is withdrawing from the Iraqi Kurdish regional government and will no longer recognize the regional parliament or its decisions, warning that his party will appoint parallel officials in response to any unilateral moves by the rival Kurdistan Democratic Party.

China launches Yaogan satellites for scientific experiments

China launched three Yaogan remote sensing satellites on Thursday to conduct scientific experiments and electromagnetic environment detection from southwestern Sichuan province, with state media reporting the successful deployment marks the 675th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

Spain sends Ukraine $489M military aid package

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has committed a new €437 million ($489 million) military assistance package during their meeting in Madrid, as the two leaders addressed Kyiv's urgent defense needs amid intensifying Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.

Trump says 'big' Ukraine deal 'very close,' could involve all Europe

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a comprehensive peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is imminent and could expand to include broader security guarantees encompassing all of Europe, following a White House ceremony marking a localized ceasefire brokered by First Lady Melania Trump.

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.

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