Turkish president welcomes Kazakh President Tokayev in Ankara

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Ankara for official talks focusing on bilateral cooperation and regional partnership.

Turkish president offers condolences to Spain after train crash kills 64

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday extended condolences to Spain after a train collision killed at least 64 people and injured around 80 others, as authorities investigate an IT failure that disrupted automatic safety systems before the deadly crash.

Türkiye says strict Montreux implementation contained Russia-Ukraine war

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said strict implementation of the Montreux Convention since 2022 has prevented the Russia-Ukraine conflict from spreading beyond the Black Sea region.

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.

Erdogan, Tokayev discuss bilateral ties, Turkic States in Ankara

Turkish and Kazakh presidents met in Ankara to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the Organization of Turkic States during talks at the Presidential Complex.

Türkiye, Bulgaria, Romania pledge to protect Black Sea shipping

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and his Bulgarian and Romanian counterparts on Wednesday reaffirmed the strategic significance of the Black Sea for global commerce, condemning recent attacks on commercial shipping and pledging enhanced coordination to safeguard maritime security.

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran in talks on 7-day plan with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Tehran maintains contact with mediators to review proposals for implementing a seven-day plan with the United States, stating that the Islamic Republic continues to give diplomacy a chance despite persistent military tensions with Washington.

Netanyahu bloc leads with 53 seats, Eisenkot 48 in Israel vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance was projected to win 53 parliamentary seats against former general Gadi Eisenkot's 48, leaving both blocs short of the 61-seat majority required to form a government as officials counted more than 500,000 outstanding ballots.

Israeli president urges parties to avoid repeat election

President Isaac Herzog urges Israeli political parties to prevent another ballot after deadlocked preliminary results leave both blocs short of majority.

Spain train crash death toll rises to 68 as Sanchez vows probe

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged a thorough investigation after a high-speed train collision in Toledo killed at least 68 people, the second such disaster to strike Spain this year.

Yemeni army says 239 Houthis neutralized in 749 operations in 24 hours

Yemeni military spokesman Col. Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili reported that 239 Houthi fighters were neutralized in 749 operations over 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, while government forces continued consolidating gains in southwestern Taiz province and other fronts.

UN experts condemn violence against French student protesters

UN human rights experts on Wednesday condemned French authorities for violence against student protesters and urged an immediate end to mass arrests of minors, noting that several thousand demonstrators — predominantly underage — have been detained since demonstrations began in September.

WFP chief: Gaza hunger 'unacceptable', vows staff protection

Luke Lindberg told reporters in New York that the hunger situation in the Gaza Strip is "unacceptable" as he pledged to defend World Food Program employees against attacks, stressing that staff security is his top priority amid rising violence against aid workers worldwide and citing funding constraints on relief efforts.

Turkish, French presidents discuss UN reform, climate summit

Turkish and French presidents discussed UN leadership and bilateral ties in a phone call, with Erdoğan inviting Macron to the COP31 summit in Türkiye.

Turkish parliament panel approves Mecca defense pact with Riyadh, Islamabad

The Turkish parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at regional security and collective defense.

Türkiye, Estonia discuss deepening bilateral cooperation

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Türkiye's new ambassador to Tallinn to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and review Ankara's contribution to Baltic defense operations.

Black Sea states condemn drone attacks on merchant shipping

Bulgaria, Türkiye and Romania condemned drone attacks on Black Sea vessels in Sofia, pledging to strengthen regional security cooperation and uphold international maritime law.

Egypt, Gulf allies eye de-escalation via Türkiye-led quartet

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with Saudi and Emirati counterparts on regional de-escalation efforts, emphasizing a four-way mechanism involving Türkiye and Pakistan.

UK committee warns Sizewell C plan poses 'high risk' to taxpayers

The British parliamentary Public Accounts Committee warned on Wednesday that the government's Sizewell C nuclear project carries extraordinary financial risks for taxpayers, noting that construction costs could spiral to £48 billion while bill payers face billions in additional charges over the facility's 60-year lifespan.

Brazil's Lula calls Bolsonaro's flight to US 'shameful' evasion

President Lula condemned Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine departure for the United States as a "shameful" attempt to evade justice following a court-ordered travel ban and passport revocation.

Yemen army says 1,382 strikes 'neutralized' 440 Houthi fighters

Yemen's armed forces said they carried out 1,382 strikes against Houthis, claiming to have "neutralized" approximately 440 fighters while securing new territorial gains in Taiz.

France says Israel vote will not alter two-state push

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday that France will continue advocating for a two-state solution regardless of which party wins Israel's election, insisting that Paris will not change course on its Middle East policy or its recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Israeli opposition leader demands Netanyahu step down

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire after exit polls show no clear majority in the Israeli election.

Netanyahu claims mandate despite exit poll shortfall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a mandate to form a right-wing government despite exit polls showing his bloc short of a parliamentary majority.

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