Turkish president urges respect for Türkiye-Libya 'joint will' in Eastern Mediterranean

President Erdogan called on regional powers to respect the joint will of Ankara and Tripoli after Libya's parliament ratified the 2019 maritime agreement.

Mecca Agreement envisions regional integration, not blocs: Turkish official

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Levent Gumrukcu told parliament the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aims to establish a regional security framework based on cooperation and collective defense, while emphasizing the pact is defensive in nature and open to all regional countries respecting international law.

Putin says EU, NATO 'confrontational' policy dragging out Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused EU and NATO countries of prolonging the Ukraine war through their "confrontational" policy during a telephone call with the leaders of Finland and Norway, agreeing to maintain direct contact going forward, the Kremlin said.

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.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran agree on security cooperation

Senior officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Iran met in Tehran to discuss regional security challenges and pledged continued cooperation on Middle East stability.

Syria condemns Jordan strikes as 'unacceptable violation'

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday denounced Jordanian air strikes on the country's southern region as an unacceptable violation of sovereignty, rejecting Amman's justification that the operation targeted Islamic State militants responsible for a deadly church attack.

Israeli opposition urges turnout to end Netanyahu rule

Opposition leaders from Yisrael Beiteinu and Yashar parties called on Israelis to vote in Tuesday's parliamentary elections to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rule, warning that the premier facing corruption charges and an ICC warrant would attempt to spread disinformation to undermine turnout.

Houthi official: Egypt's Saudi support 'declaration of war'

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi said on Tuesday that Egypt's parliamentary authorization of military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks amounts to a declaration of war on Yemen, warning that Cairo's alignment with Riyadh draws the region deeper into conflict.

Israel votes Tuesday in tight race as Netanyahu faces Eisenkot challenge

Israelis head to the polls Tuesday in a closely contested parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lengthy rule, with final surveys showing former military chief Gadi Eisenkot's party narrowly ahead but neither major bloc securing the 61 seats needed to govern.

Türkiye hosts clean industry workshop ahead of COP31

Ankara hosted the Build Clean Now workshop to accelerate clean industry investment across steel and cement sectors ahead of the COP31 climate summit in November.

Russia says Ukraine intensifying attacks on Zaporizhzhia plant

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said international bodies have responded with great restraint to Kyiv's provocative actions, warning that Western support for Ukraine is creating radiological risks across Europe and endangering civilians near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

UNICEF chief: Children in war 'cannot wait another 30 years'

UNICEF chief Catherine Russell told the UN Security Council that verified grave violations against children reached record highs in 2025, with over 38,000 cases documented in conflicts worldwide.

German minister says Putin 'playing for time' on Ukraine peace

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Vladimir Putin is "playing for time" and will target Ukrainian energy infrastructure this winter in a campaign of "sheer terror."

UN reports sharp rise in women's deaths and sexual violence in conflicts

UN Women officials warned that women now account for one in four civilian deaths in conflicts, double the 2021 rate, while sexual violence cases surged to 9,788 in 2025.

UN commission: Israel continues war crimes in Gaza despite ceasefire

UN commission reports Israeli forces continue war crimes and genocidal acts in Gaza despite ceasefire, documenting 75,000 deaths since October 2023.

Trump calls Brazil election 'rigged' and 'corrupt'

US President Donald Trump on Monday questioned the integrity of Brazil's presidential runoff, describing the vote as appearing "rigged" and "corrupt" without offering evidence to support his allegations while noting that he had not endorsed any candidate in the contest.

Italian president warns unchecked AI threatens democracy

Sergio Mattarella calls for swift AI regulation to prevent disinformation and protect democratic values from uncontrolled technological expansion.

French minister vows unity, sustained support for Ukraine

French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said support for Ukraine will not cease as Group of Five ministers met in Paris to reaffirm European unity.

Serbians celebrate 'smell of freedom' after landmark election victory

Belgrade residents celebrate after a student-led opposition movement defeats Aleksandar Vucic's party in snap elections, ending 14 years of power and sparking hope across Serbia.

UN rights chief slams 'disproportionate' Israeli force in Hebron

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday demanded an end to Israel's "unnecessary and disproportionate use of force" in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, warning that the displacement of more than 2,000 Palestinians since Friday raises grave concerns of collective punishment.

Brazil markets tumble after Lula win as AI earnings loom

Brazilian markets plunged on Monday following the shock reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, triggering a flight from the real and equities, while investors elsewhere shifted focus to artificial intelligence earnings and monetary policy decisions from major central banks.

Dark money super PACs pour $1B into US midterm races

Five outside groups drawing on undisclosed donors have injected more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign, shattering previous records as Republican-aligned organizations capture roughly two-thirds of the spending fueled by billionaire Elon Musk.

Hind Rajab Foundation files UK war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier

Hind Rajab Foundation files UK criminal complaint against Israeli soldier Lidor Dafna over alleged war crimes in Gaza, including destruction of food supplies and starvation tactics.

UN mission in Somalia ends Oct. 31 after three decades of support

The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia will conclude its mandate on October 31, ending more than three decades of peacebuilding operations in the Horn of Africa nation.

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