Türkiye rejects East-West divide, Mecca pact not aimed at Iran

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Newsweek that Ankara would not accept a binary choice between East and West, emphasizing that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was not directed against Iran, Israel, or any third country amid shifting global power dynamics.

Türkiye demands UN reform as Erdogan addresses General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Türkiye's call for United Nations reform and emphasized Ankara's global diplomatic role during the 81st General Assembly in New York, stressing that "the world is bigger than five" while holding bilateral talks with US, British and other world leaders.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan condemn Mecca attacks, vow joint defense

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned attacks targeting the holy city of Mecca and civilian facilities in the kingdom, pledging to convene an urgent meeting of military chiefs to coordinate joint defense assistance under last month's trilateral pact.

First lady of Türkiye hopes UN General Assembly brings global peace

First lady of Türkiye Emine Erdogan said she hopes the 81st session of the UN General Assembly will bring benefit to humanity through new diplomatic bonds and foster greater global consensus, as heads of state gather in New York to address pressing international security and economic challenges.

Türkiye’s EU customs union offers edge over Chinese EV rivals

Polish automotive executives said Türkiye's customs union with the EU gives its automotive sector a significant competitive edge over Chinese rivals facing heavy import tariffs, telling the New Mobility Congress in Katowice that tariff-exempt Turkish vehicles will benefit as regional suppliers face rising costs.

Trump warned Xi that Chinese aid to Iran 'totally unacceptable': Envoy

US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Friday that President Donald Trump warned Xi Jinping during White House talks that any Chinese assistance to Iran would be "totally unacceptable," stressing that Washington views such aid as a threat to regional stability despite lacking direct evidence of military support.

Pope Leo XIV urges end to 'indifference' amid Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to reject indifference toward Middle East suffering as he began a four-day visit to France on Friday, urging dialogue over war while warning that artificial intelligence risks creating a "paradise of machines" that undermines human dignity.

Trump hails 'very productive' meeting with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'very productive' on Friday, adding that the two leaders discussed security and the rebranding of artificial intelligence during the three-day state visit.

Türkiye's army chief visits Saudi Arabia for defense alliance meeting

Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu travels to Saudi Arabia on Friday to attend the Mecca Defense Alliance Chiefs of Staff Meeting, consolidating defense ties established under the trilateral pact signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August.

Trump and Xi to visit National Archives on final day of state visit

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to visit the National Archives in Washington on Friday to conclude a three-day state visit, as both sides prepare to issue a joint statement following high-level talks at the White House.

Erdogan says UN structure fails humanity, demands veto abolition

Erdogan told journalists at the Turkish House in New York that the existing UN structure, which allows five permanent members to override the will of 190 countries, cannot fulfill its promise to humanity, urging a stronger General Assembly with term-limited elected members.

Türkiye at UN reaffirms support for Libyan unity and stability

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a high-level meeting in New York that Türkiye remains committed to Libya's stability and security, emphasizing Ankara's readiness to contribute to a unified government and calling on international partners to engage with all Libyan factions without discrimination.

Netanyahu UN speech triggers global '#Century's Murderer' backlash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced walkouts and street protests during his UN General Assembly speech in New York, while the hashtag #NetanyahuCenturysMurderer rapidly gained traction across social media in Türkiye and worldwide.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume third-country deportations

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow the immediate resumption of deportations to third countries without full legal review, arguing that a lower court ruling had caused significant practical difficulties including canceled flights and diplomatic complications.

Kazakhstan confirms 14 dead in Caspian Sea training tragedy

The Kazakh Defense Ministry announced on Friday that the death toll from a military training exercise in the Caspian Sea has risen to 14, after search teams recovered the bodies of two more servicemen swept away by sudden severe weather in the Mangystau region, vowing comprehensive support for bereaved families.

Overnight drone strikes kill three as Russia, Ukraine exchange blame

Moscow and Kyiv on Friday accused each other of launching overnight drone attacks that killed three people and injured more than a dozen across Russian and Ukrainian territories, as both sides continued to deny deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure while ramping up strikes on logistics and energy facilities.

Fidan attends Mecca defense pact talks in New York

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Saudi and Pakistani counterparts in New York on Thursday to discuss progress in institutionalizing the Mecca defense pact, as the three nations work to deepen collective security cooperation and establish permanent coordination mechanisms, according to diplomatic sources.

Irish PM tells UN international community has 'failed Palestine'

Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the international community has failed the Palestinian people, warning that continued violence and settlement expansion are undermining prospects for a lasting peace.

Israeli settlers torch vehicles in occupied West Bank village

Israeli settlers attacked the village of Rantis west of Ramallah overnight Thursday, torching three Palestinian vehicles and scrawling hostile slogans on properties before being confronted by residents, as violence escalates across the occupied territory amid the ongoing Gaza war that has killed over 73,000 Palestinians, local sources said.

Türkiye nominates Eker to lead UN FAO on food security

Mehdi Eker said Türkiye secured support from nearly 100 states for his UN FAO bid. The former agriculture minister is campaigning to combat global hunger ahead of next summer's election in Rome.

Türkiye blasts Netanyahu's 'baseless' UN accusations against Erdogan

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the UN General Assembly podium to level "baseless accusations" against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan violates the organization's ideals of peace and dialogue, citing the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for the Israeli leader over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Türkiye, Russia 'complement' each other in $6B agri-trade: Moscow

Russian Agricultural Minister Oksana Lut said bilateral agricultural trade with Türkiye reached approximately $6 billion last year, describing the two nations as complementary partners where Moscow supplies grains and oilseeds while Ankara provides fruits and vegetables, and voiced confidence that geopolitical tensions would not disrupt supply chains.

Xi urges US and Iran to return to dialogue to end war

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States and Iran to return to dialogue to end their war during a closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, expressing Beijing's support for the framework deal they agreed to in June with mediation from Pakistan and Qatar.

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