Turkish president invites Azerbaijani president to Turkic States summit in Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invited Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara during a phone call on Wednesday.

Fidan to host R4 and E3 foreign ministers in Istanbul Friday

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will convene top diplomats from the R4 and E3 mechanisms in a combined format for the first time on Friday to discuss regional security, the Palestinian issue, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, stressing Ankara's push for regional ownership of Middle East stability, according to Foreign Ministry sources.

19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum opens in Istanbul

The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum opened Thursday in Istanbul's Çırağan Palace, bringing together political, diplomatic and business representatives from more than 30 countries to examine challenges facing the global economy and assess opportunities for regional cooperation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

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.

Gaza hospitals risk generator shutdown as oil runs out

Gaza's Health Ministry warned Thursday that hospital electricity generators are on the verge of permanent mechanical failure after stocks of operating oil were completely exhausted, saying that engineering teams are struggling to maintain power supplies to critical medical departments amid Israel's continued blockade of the enclave.

Turkish president, Bulgarian premier discuss ties, Black Sea security

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security challenges during a phone call on Wednesday, with Ankara emphasizing its commitment to strengthening trade ties and ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea.

Turkish foreign minister says Türkiye-Libya maritime deal 'entirely legitimate'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the 2019 maritime agreement with Libya is entirely legitimate under international law, describing the Libyan parliament's recent acceptance of the deal as a diplomatic achievement under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership.

Türkiye hails deepening ties with Belgium after ministerial talks

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomed deepening ties with Belgium during talks in Brussels, meeting NATO and EU officials to discuss regional security challenges including Ukraine and Gulf tensions.

Turkish parliament speaker welcomes Libya's approval of maritime deal with Türkiye

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus on Wednesday welcomed Libya's approval of the 2019 maritime jurisdiction agreement during a phone call with House of Representatives Speaker Salihin Abdunnebi, emphasizing Ankara's ongoing commitment to promoting stability in the North African nation.

Türkiye eyes joint production projects with Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia

Haluk Görgün said the Badr Memorandum of Understanding signed by Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia in Doha provides a strategic framework for joint production projects, stressing Ankara's commitment to technology sharing beyond off-the-shelf procurement models.

Trump denies US negotiating with Iran, warns of action 'fairly soon'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out ongoing negotiations with Tehran over the war in Iran, telling reporters that "something one way or the other" would happen "fairly soon" while suggesting any major military move would likely be delayed until after the November midterm elections, according to press pool reports.

Yemen army says Houthis hit Al-Rayyan airport for 4th time

Yemen's military spokesman said early Thursday that Houthi fighters targeted Al-Rayyan International Airport in the eastern city of Mukalla for the fourth time within hours, stating that the group aims to impose a blockade on civilians by striking vital transport hubs.

Israeli incursion kills young disabled civilian in southern Syria

Syrian state media reported on Thursday that Israeli forces killed a young man with disabilities during a ground incursion into Jamlah village in western Daraa province, as Damascus warned that continued border violations undermine prospects for regional stability and obstruct reconstruction efforts.

Istanbul to host ninth Mediation Conference

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will inaugurate the ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference on Oct. 23-24 with video messages from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, bringing together ministerial-level representatives from the OSCE, OIC and GCC to discuss partnerships for peace.

Syria launches operation against ISIS cell near Damascus

Syrian authorities announced on Thursday that they have launched a coordinated security operation targeting an ISIS terrorist cell in Rankous near the capital, as the interim government continues efforts to consolidate control following the fall of the Assad regime.

Death toll rises to 2 in attack on Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority confirmed Thursday that an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam killed two people and injured eight others from multiple nationalities, as operations resumed amid ongoing regional tensions with Yemen's Houthi group.

Yemen displacement hits 260,000 since August as Taiz faces health crisis

The United Nations said on Wednesday that renewed fighting has displaced around 260,000 people in Yemen since early August, with local authorities in Taiz warning that a Houthi blockade has created severe fuel and medicine shortages that threaten the lives of newborns and premature babies in the besieged provincial capital.

Israel turned West Bank into 'prisons', 'battlefield': Barghouti

Mustafa Barghouti said Israeli forces have transformed the occupied West Bank into 'fragmented prisons' through a network of more than 1,300 military checkpoints, warning that ongoing occupier violence has turned the territory into a battlefield aimed at driving Palestinians from their land.

Opposition accuses Netanyahu of clinging to power at Israel’s expense

Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot said Benjamin Netanyahu is prioritizing his political survival over national interests, accusing the prime minister of turning Israel’s security into a “farce” and criticizing Defense Minister Israel Katz for threatening to hold opposition figures responsible for future attacks ahead of Tuesday's elections.

Explosions rock southern Iran near Strait of Hormuz: State media

Iran's official IRNA news agency reported late Wednesday that multiple explosions were heard near the Strait of Hormuz in the country's south, with local officials yet to confirm the cause or extent of any damage amid ongoing regional tensions and disruptions to maritime traffic through the vital waterway.

Macron meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh amid regional tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday to review strategic relations and discuss regional security challenges as Paris seeks to bolster cooperation with Gulf allies amid heightened tensions, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

UN envoy says diplomatic push on Sudan intensifies despite war

Pekka Haavisto told reporters in Geneva that international engagement with Sudanese political actors is growing following a September visit to Khartoum, warning that some parties still erroneously believe they can achieve military victory as delegates seek to bridge security arrangements with long-term political planning.

Iran parliament speaker meets Supreme Leader Khamenei amid US-Israel war

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf held extensive talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday to discuss military developments and economic countermeasures against the US and Israel, while briefing him on parliamentary efforts to maintain national unity since the conflict began on Feb. 28, according to Fars News Agency.

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