President Erdogan attends World Nomad Games opening in Bishkek

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek alongside First Lady Emine Erdogan, joining Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to celebrate centuries-old nomadic traditions and mark the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's independence.

Fidan: Mecca Defense Alliance takes first institutional decisions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Monday that the Mecca Defense Alliance has formally taken its first institutional decisions during the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting in Istanbul, with senior defense and diplomatic officials from Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in attendance.

Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia institutionalize Mecca defense pact

The foreign and defense ministers of Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday to establish a permanent secretariat in Riyadh and institutionalize their trilateral defense cooperation, aiming to enhance collective deterrence and regional stability under the Mecca Agreement.

Fidan: Mecca Defense Alliance launches 'new regional security architecture'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday that the Mecca Defense Alliance has launched a process to establish a new security architecture in the region, as the foreign and defense ministers of Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia convened in Istanbul for the inaugural meeting.

Türkiye's Erdogan arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, where he was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev ahead of his participation in the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games.

Türkiye's Fidan meets Saudi FM in Istanbul for defense talks

Hakan Fidan held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the inaugural Strategic Political and Defense Committee meeting established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement involving Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Türkiye's defense minister meets Pakistani officials in Istanbul

National Defense Minister Yasar Guler held separate talks with Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Istanbul on Monday, preparing for the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

Aoun demands 'full' implementation of Lebanon-Israel deal in Athens

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for the full implementation of a US-sponsored framework agreement with Israel during talks with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas in Athens, saying the deal must be applied by both sides without selectivity as Beirut seeks to permanently end months of cross-border hostility.

Trump calls for war crimes trial of Iranian leaders over protester deaths

US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Iran's leadership face trial for crimes against humanity, alleging that Tehran has killed over 100,000 demonstrators while declaring the country a "failed nation" with no functioning military or currency.

Modi urges Hormuz navigation safeguards at SCO summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce in the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, emphasizing that civilian shipping and seafarers must not be harmed under any circumstances amid regional tensions.

200 RSF fighters defect to Sudanese army: State media

Sudan's state media reported on Sunday that a force of 200 fighters led by an intelligence commander has defected from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to join the regular army with all their equipment, marking the latest in a series of high-profile desertions from the rebel group.

EU boards Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that naval forces from Operation IRINI boarded the MV SUN in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday to verify its flag, marking the sixth such interception in recent months as Brussels intensifies efforts to disrupt Moscow's illegal oil revenues ahead of Tuesday's defense ministers' meeting.

Moscow accuses EU of plotting to disrupt September elections

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said on Monday that the European Union is preparing a coordinated campaign to disrupt the country's upcoming September parliamentary elections, alleging that European countries are pursuing a strategy aimed at destabilizing Russia and undermining the legitimacy of the vote.

Togg to launch affordable T6X electric car in June 2027

Togg Chairman Fuat Tosyali told Anadolu Agency the compact T6X will retail for approximately 1.3 million Turkish lira to target middle-income buyers, noting that the company aims to scale annual production beyond 200,000 units as it expands its domestic lineup and charging infrastructure nationwide.

Belgian premier warns Europe falling behind US, China in innovation

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever warned on Monday that Europe has become "an old continent" falling behind the United States and China in innovation and productivity, telling Bel RTL that Belgium faces severe austerity as the government seeks €10 billion in savings by 2029 while acknowledging that "everyone will feel the consequences."

Greece to sign $3.6B deal for three Israeli air defense systems

Athens is scheduled to finalize a $3.6 billion defense pact with Tel Aviv on Monday to acquire three advanced air defense systems, according to Israeli media reports, with the procurement set to become Israel's largest arms export agreement to date.

Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy summit only to finalize Ukraine agreements

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could take place only to finalize agreements on a Ukraine settlement, dismissing the utility of high-level talks to negotiate unresolved technical details.

Iran says oil output continues despite US strikes on Kharg Island

The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company denied on Monday that recent US and Israeli strikes had halted production on Kharg Island, insisting that operations continue normally despite President Donald Trump's claim the facility was "blown to smithereens" by allied forces.

Lebanon tells Iran to deal with state institutions, not factions

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that relations with Tehran must be conducted exclusively through official state institutions rather than with political factions, responding to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's recent comments expressing Tehran's desire to establish good relations with all Lebanese groups and the government alike.

Gaza families demand answers on 11,200 missing Palestinians

Palestinian families gathered outside the International Committee of the Red Cross office in Gaza City on Sunday to demand information about more than 11,200 people unaccounted for since Israel launched its war on the enclave in October 2023, coinciding with the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran ‘not looking for war’ after US strike

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is "not looking for war" but vowed to respond decisively to any aggression, speaking ahead of his departure for a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan following the first US strikes on Iranian territory since late July.

UAE intercepts drone from Iran over territorial waters

The UAE Defense Ministry said on Monday its Air Force responded to a drone detected over the country's territorial waters while approaching from Iran, hours after Tehran claimed to have launched dozens of explosive drones at American troops stationed at Al Minhad Air Base in the Emirates.

Egypt rules out using Suez Canal to settle government debt

The Egyptian Cabinet said on Sunday that the Suez Canal will not be used to settle government obligations, dismissing a proposal by a prime ministerial adviser to leverage strategic assets for debt reduction and stressing that the waterway is tied to national security.

Trump says Iran 'will not' get nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Tehran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, describing Iranian leadership as "very violent, evil people" while claiming his presidency has prevented Israel's destruction and accusing Democrats of undermining US military efforts.

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