Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia sign defense pact

Türkiye will join Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia in signing a defense industry memorandum in Doha to strengthen joint production, technology transfer and supply chain integration.

Türkiye urges Belgium to act against FETO, PKK terror groups

Turkish ministers pressed Belgian officials to extradite FETO suspects and shut down PKK-affiliated institutions during high-level talks in Brussels on Tuesday.

Türkiye defense minister meets Qatari counterpart in Doha

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday to discuss bilateral military cooperation and regional security developments, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry.

Pakistan army chief urges Iran to curb Houthi attacks

Pakistan's army chief urged Iranian leaders to use their influence to halt Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during his latest visit to Tehran, explaining Islamabad's commitment to defend the kingdom under the Mecca defense pact, sources told Anadolu on Wednesday.

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's Fergani deploys 6th satellite via SpaceX mission

Turkish space technology company Fergani announced the successful deployment of its sixth test satellite into orbit aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle, marking another milestone in the country's drive to expand indigenous capabilities in the aerospace sector.

Malaysian PM demands justice for Palestinians, condemns Gaza genocide

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday reaffirmed his country's unequivocal condemnation of the genocide in Gaza and opposition to the indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon, stating that he has engaged with Gulf leaders to prevent the escalating conflict from spreading further.

Carney visit marks 'new strategic relationship' with Türkiye: Envoy

Canadian Ambassador Marcel Lebleu told Anadolu that Prime Minister Mark Carney's Oct. 21-23 trip will formally launch a strategic partnership between Ottawa and Ankara, with energy cooperation and defense industry ties topping the agenda.

US envoy to present Putin with updated Ukraine peace proposal: Report

White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to present an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner joining the discussions virtually, according to a report citing US officials.

German chancellor praises Turkish community's contributions

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday lauded the Turkish community for building Germany's industrial base following the 1961 labor recruitment agreement with Türkiye, citing their enduring impact on the economy, technology and culture while acknowledging the racist violence many generations have faced.

Jerusalem church leaders say impunity fuels West Bank attacks

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem said Tuesday that a lack of accountability is fueling attacks by Israeli occupiers in the West Bank, condemning a recent assault on Palestinian olive harvesters and European diplomats who had come to show solidarity in the village of Taybeh.

Netanyahu turns to rabbi to block right-wing rival

Netanyahu visited a West Bank rabbi to persuade Amcha Yisrael leader Ofer Winter to withdraw from Israel's Oct. 27 elections, fearing a split right-wing vote could cost his bloc seats in the Knesset.

UK poised to approve Jackdaw gas field in North Sea

The British government will announce its decision on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea on Wednesday morning, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expected to address lawmakers as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for expanded domestic drilling.

UN envoy warns of Kosovo tensions but welcomes end to deadlock

Peter Due, head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, told the Security Council on Tuesday that "increased tensions" persist in the region, while welcoming the October election of President Justina Shiroka-Pula as a sign that institutional deadlock has finally been broken.

Israeli president meets Hungarian counterpart, premier in Budapest

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Hungarian President Andras Baka and Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Budapest on Tuesday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of preserving peace and security while agreeing to strengthen historical, cultural and defence cooperation between the two nations.

Yemen's central bank freezes assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals

The Aden-based Central Bank of Yemen ordered financial institutions Tuesday to freeze accounts and assets belonging to 135 individuals and entities linked to the Houthi group, implementing a public prosecutor's October directive aimed at cutting off funding channels and banning all commercial dealings with the Iran-backed movement.

Qatar emir and Macron discuss economic and defense ties

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday reviewed ways to strengthen economic and defense cooperation between Qatar and France, holding talks at Lusail Palace as the French leader continues his Gulf tour amid regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Meta denies favoring Brazil candidates, adopts human ad review

Meta on Tuesday denied favoring either candidate in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff and informed the Superior Electoral Court that it introduced mandatory human reviews of automated advertising account restrictions following complaints from the Workers' Party, according to media reports.

Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case linked to single cluster

Health Director General Patrick Amoth confirmed a ninth Ebola infection Tuesday as part of a single cluster with no evidence of external transmission, while authorities reported tracing 99.3% of identified contacts and distributing medical supplies to 28 high-risk counties to contain the outbreak.

UK government failures let COVID spread ‘like wildfire’ in care homes

Heather Hallett, chair of the UK's COVID-19 inquiry, said government failures left care homes insufficiently protected during the pandemic, noting that the absence of isolation guidance for hospital discharges allowed the virus to spread rapidly among vulnerable residents.

MIT chief meets Libyan premier on unifying rival administrations

National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh in Tripoli on Tuesday to discuss unifying the country's rival administrations and military forces, with the talks focusing on political reconciliation and the newly approved maritime jurisdiction agreement with Ankara.

France announces ‘massive’ security deployment for weekend protests

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers that the government will deploy massive security forces for Saturday's nationwide demonstrations, as authorities extend overnight curfews and restrict fuel transport in the capital to prevent a repeat of weekend violence.

Lebanese army rejects Israeli claims over Hezbollah disarmament

The Lebanese army on Tuesday rejected Israeli claims that it failed to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River, saying its operations were fully documented by the ceasefire monitoring committee and accusing Tel Aviv of spreading misinformation to undermine credibility during ongoing negotiations.

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburg on Wednesday for talks with Vladimir Putin following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as positive discussions with Ukraine's leader, as Washington seeks to repair strained relations and advance ceasefire efforts.

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