Türkiye's SCO bid 'never means turning back on West': Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara's interest in joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reflects a 360-degree foreign policy vision rather than a rejection of Western alliances, telling reporters that Türkiye aims to increase its diplomatic weight through multilateral engagement.

Türkiye's Guler holds defense talks with UK counterpart Streeting

National Defense Minister Yasar Guler spoke by telephone with British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting on Wednesday, exchanging views on bilateral defense issues and regional security matters, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry.

Türkiye's Aselsan unveils expanded munitions for Akinci drone

Türkiye's defense firm Aselsan has unveiled an expanded range of Tolun precision-guided munitions for Baykar's Akinci unmanned combat drone, saying the three new variants will deliver superior strike capabilities under all operational conditions and provide a decisive advantage on the battlefield.

TRNC says wreckage of capsized passenger ferry located off Girne

TRNC President Tufan Erhurman said Wednesday that the wreckage of the Filo Jet ferry has been located at a depth of 550 meters off Girne, as search operations continue around the clock for 20 people still missing following Sunday's capsizing that killed eight passengers and left hundreds rescued.

Xi backs new Mideast security architecture, warns on Palestine

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday endorsed regional efforts to build a new security framework for the Middle East while warning that the Palestinian issue must not be sidelined, as he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo for wide-ranging talks on bilateral cooperation and regional stability.

Oil flows through Hormuz hit 17M barrels Monday: US energy chief

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more than 17 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the highest daily flow since the conflict began disrupting energy shipments, even as regional tensions escalate following recent tanker attacks and retaliatory military strikes.

Two ships collide off Istanbul coast, 10 crew members missing

The Istanbul Governor's Office announced early Wednesday that two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off the coast of Silivri district, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation after authorities lost contact with one ship and its 10 crew members.

US strikes kill seven in Iran including four IRGC aerospace personnel

Iranian authorities said Wednesday that US missile strikes killed seven people including four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force in western Kermanshah and three Basij paramilitaries on Lavan Island in the south, as Washington’s air campaign against Iranian targets expanded with fresh reports of civilian casualties in Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.

Pakistan vows to 'strive for dialogue' despite US-Iran escalation

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan remains committed to mediating between Washington and Tehran to end their months-long war, even as the IRGC launches retaliatory strikes on American bases across the region following a deadly US attack in southern Iran.

US NATO envoy pledges solidarity with Germany over Leipzig attack

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington stands firmly with Berlin against hybrid threats targeting Alliance territory, as German authorities formally accused Moscow of orchestrating the attempted drone strike on Leipzig Airport last month and unveiled sweeping countermeasures.

Italian foreign minister warns of Russian interference in EU elections

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Moscow may seek to disrupt democratic processes across the European Union, stressing the need for preemptive action against such unacceptable interference in the free elections of member states amid heightened concerns about foreign influence operations.

EU: Russian attacks bear 'hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism'

Kaja Kallas said Russian hybrid attacks across Europe bear all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, as EU foreign ministers gathered in Ireland to discuss further sanctions and coordinate pressure on Moscow amid intensified strikes on Ukrainian civilians.

Trump hails 'productive' G20 finance talks in Asheville

US President Donald Trump praised the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in North Carolina as "very productive and positive," commending Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and urging other nations to slash taxes and regulations while embracing his "drill baby drill" energy agenda.

Israeli army launches interceptors at suspected target from Lebanon

The Israeli army said Wednesday it launched interceptors at a suspected aerial target crossing from Lebanese territory into northern Israel, activating air raid alerts across the region as officials assessed interception results and warned of potential subsequent rocket attacks.

Egyptian, Chinese presidents hold talks in Cairo on ties, region

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional developments, with the two sides expected to sign agreements during the first such visit in a decade.

IRGC claims US personnel killed in Kuwait air base strike

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it killed US personnel and destroyed drones in a combined missile and drone attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, claiming the operation was retaliation for a US strike on a residential home in southern Iran that killed four people including a child.

Trump announces 'large and powerful' strikes near Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces are conducting "large and powerful" strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, warning Tehran that any retaliation would prompt a harder response while claiming Washington now has "almost total control" of the vital waterway.

Putin: Russia sparing Ukraine leadership to preserve negotiators

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow is deliberately refraining from targeting Ukraine's political leadership in order to preserve potential negotiators for future peace talks, even as he warned of imminent retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

US completed strikes on Iranian military targets, CENTCOM says

The US Central Command announced on Wednesday that American forces have completed a wave of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets across the Islamic Republic, with the Pentagon citing threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz even as local officials reported civilian casualties from the attacks.

Religious Zionism and Zehut form joint list for Israel’s October election

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich and Zehut chief Moshe Feiglin announced Tuesday they will run on a joint ticket in Israel’s October 27 election, forming a technical bloc aimed at preventing vote wastage and consolidating the right-wing camp ahead of a contest that could decide the next government.

IRGC targets US Marine base in Jordan in retaliatory strike

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Wednesday that it targeted a US Marine base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, saying the strike was retaliation for an American attack on a residence in Hormozgan Province that allegedly hosted a wedding ceremony.

Iran downs US MQ-9 drone over central province

Iranian air defense systems shot down an American MQ-9 drone over the central city of Khomein in Markazi province on Tuesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid escalating US military operations against targets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UK will back Ukraine 'whatever threats we face,' says Burnham

In his first address to parliament as premier, Andy Burnham said on Tuesday that the UK will maintain its support for Ukraine "whatever threats we face" from Russia, confirming he will attend the COP31 climate summit in Türkiye later this year.

Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with Tajikistan over Afghanistan security

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow maintains 'close contact' with Tajikistan regarding security concerns over neighboring Afghanistan, as he met with his counterpart Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek to review strategic partnership and deepening economic cooperation.

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