Türkiye's Fidan meets Iranian counterpart Araghchi at UN

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, according to diplomatic sources, though no further details were disclosed regarding the substance of Friday's meeting.

Türkiye outlines COP31 preparations, priorities for Antalya summit

Deputy ministers on Friday detailed organizational preparations and ten priority areas for the UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, saying the COP31 presidency is working to ensure Turkish hospitality facilitates ambitious climate negotiations when world leaders gather in November.

Fidan meets Venezuelan, Salvadoran, Guinea-Bissau counterparts in New York

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings with his Venezuelan, Salvadoran and Guinea-Bissau counterparts in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, where he also signed a double taxation agreement with El Salvador and attended a multilateralism event at the Turkish House.

Netanyahu failed to relay UAE warning on Hamas attack: NYT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to relay a warning from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding a possible major Hamas attack to his security establishment before October 7, 2023, according to a New York Times report citing multiple former senior officials and meeting minutes.

Fidan meets Turkic ministers in New York ahead of Ankara summit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Organization of Turkic States counterparts in New York on Friday to finalize preparations for the upcoming Ankara summit, where Türkiye is set to assume the rotating chairmanship while emphasizing the need for closer coordination among member states.

Russian, Azerbaijani officials review trade, energy cooperation in Baku

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Shahin Mustafayev in Baku on Saturday to review trade, energy and transport cooperation, extending an invitation for Azerbaijani officials to participate in the Russian Energy Week forum scheduled for October 2026.

Iraq in talks with US to exempt airports from Iran flight ban

Iraq's prime minister's office said the government is engaged in direct talks with Washington to secure an exemption from US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines, aiming to resume flights on humanitarian grounds for medical treatment and religious visits.

China, US agree on tariff cuts for $30B in goods: White House

The White House announced that Beijing and Washington reached consensus on tariff treatment for $30 billion in bilateral trade during Xi Jinping's state visit, as the leaders established new economic working groups and addressed security concerns including Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Swiss government says neutrality permits stance on law violations

The Swiss Foreign Ministry said that imposing sanctions on belligerent states remains compatible with the country's neutral status, as voters prepare to decide whether to enshrine stricter constitutional limits on Bern's ability to cooperate with military alliances and adopt independent foreign policy measures.

Trump turns down Iran truce, plans post-midterm strikes: WSJ

US President Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Tehran and instructed aides to prepare for renewed military action following November’s congressional elections, citing his skepticism that Iran will dismantle its nuclear program under current terms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Türkiye's Fidan meets Bahraini FM, OIC chief in New York

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate talks with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on Friday to discuss regional developments on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's high-level week.

Iran's Pezeshkian says peace possible but 'distrust' of US remains

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS News on Friday that Tehran remains open to resolving disputes with Washington, but stressed that trust must be rebuilt through concrete actions rather than words, as he arrived in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

UN chief urges dialogue with Iran as Hormuz proposal emerges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to resolve the Middle East war through dialogue and negotiations, as Tehran floated a seven-day proposal to reopen the blocked Strait of Hormuz conveyed to Washington via Qatar.

Iran says Hormuz can reopen in 7 days if US accepts plan

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran could restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts a proposal conveyed through Qatar, accusing the United States of derailing prior agreements through subsequent military operations.

Iraq aims to become global energy production hub: Premier

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told the UN General Assembly on Friday that Baghdad is working to position the country as a global energy production hub while urging neighbors to join the Development Road project linking the Grand Faw Port to Türkiye, noting that the strategic corridor will connect East and West through Iraqi and Turkish territory.

Malaysian envoy likens Türkiye to ‘giant open-air museum’

Malaysia's new ambassador to Türkiye, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, has likened the country to a "giant open-air museum" during his first ambassadorial posting, praising its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality while highlighting deep historical ties and growing cooperation in trade and defense between the two nations.

Pakistan PM tells UN Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab must remain open

Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly that the strategic waterways must remain open amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, stressing Islamabad's mediator role and its commitment to regional stability through the Mecca defense pact with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.

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.

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