Türkiye, Brazil seek stronger trade and defense ties in call

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reviewed Türkiye-Brazil relations and international developments in a phone conversation Monday. Erdogan stressed that greater cooperation in investment, trade and the defense industry could create mutual economic gains, while both countries’ diplomatic approaches to regional and global crises could contribute to wider peace efforts.

Türkiye forms four subcommissions under National Solidarity Law

Türkiye has created four specialized subcommissions to oversee the implementation of the National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Cohesion Law. The Monitoring and Evaluation Board, chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, brought together senior officials to coordinate the process, with priorities including legal affairs, social integration, disarmament, monitoring and efforts to eliminate terrorism and violence.

Erdogan and Lithuania premier discuss defense, bilateral ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius reviewed Türkiye-Lithuania relations and regional developments during a phone call Monday. Erdogan stressed the need for Ankara and Vilnius to expand engagement across multiple fields, with particular emphasis on defense industry cooperation, while also reaffirming Türkiye’s efforts to help bring the Russia-Ukraine war to a lasting peace.

Türkiye ranks seventh globally in agricultural output

Türkiye ranked seventh worldwide and first in Europe for agricultural output in 2025, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said Monday, highlighting the sector’s expansion and investments in irrigation, afforestation and agricultural production. Yumakli said Türkiye’s output increased from $24.5 billion in 2002 to $83.2 billion last year.

Putin says Russia-India trade rebounds as ties deepen

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia-India trade has resumed growth this year as Moscow and New Delhi broaden cooperation in energy, fertilizers, nuclear power and advanced technology. Speaking in Moscow with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Putin also pointed to upcoming meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and closer coordination between the two countries.

Zelenskyy urges tougher pressure on Russia to force peace talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for greater military and financial pressure on Russia, arguing that the Ukraine war must become more costly for Moscow to encourage negotiations. He said Russia is spending roughly twice as much as Ukraine on the conflict, while Kyiv faces a major budget deficit and needs additional support for weapons, air defense and drone production.

US launches Iran sanctions drive targeting key financial lifelines

The United States has launched a broad new sanctions campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Washington aims to cut Tehran off from international finance. The measures target sectors including aviation, shipping, gold, technology and digital assets, while more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels are being blacklisted.

Syria welcomes US terrorism delisting as new era takes shape

Syria welcomed its removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, describing the decision as a consequence of the political transformation that followed the fall of the former regime. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said the move reflects Damascus’ stated commitment to international security, cooperation and closer relations with the United States.

US envoy hails Syria terrorism delisting as path to stability

The United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism is a “decisive step” toward closer international engagement, US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said Monday. Barrack, who also serves as US ambassador to Türkiye, said the move could help create conditions for investment, trade, security cooperation and long-term stability.

Türkiye marks 10 years since Operation Euphrates Shield

Türkiye is commemorating the 10th anniversary of Operation Euphrates Shield, the cross-border campaign launched against Daesh in northern Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the National Defense Ministry paid tribute to soldiers killed during the operation and expressed gratitude to veterans, highlighting the campaign as a major step in Türkiye’s fight against terrorism and regional instability.

Türkiye ramps up trade integration with OIC states

The Turkish Trade Ministry said exports to Organization of Islamic Cooperation member countries reached $41.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, marking a $345.7 million yearly increase as Ankara works to lift the Islamic bloc's share of total exports to 30 percent by 2028 under its medium-term program.

Iran says US sanctions will fail as regional tensions escalate

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed repeated US sanctions as ineffective, arguing that their main impact falls on ordinary Iranians. Tehran also said it has received proposals for talks on regional security, while tensions remain high following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and stalled negotiations over security guarantees and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Armenian PM says Yerevan to apply for EU membership in near future

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers in Yerevan that Armenia will submit a formal request to join the European Union in the near future as the first step toward a potential membership referendum, noting that the process will require substantial work and consideration of Eurasian Economic Union concerns.

Netherlands to skip Eurovision 2027 over Gaza concerns

The Netherlands will withdraw from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster AVROTROS saying the competition can no longer convincingly present itself as neutral amid the Gaza genocide. The broadcaster also cited concerns over press freedom and growing divisions among participants, while calling for clearer rules on the participation of countries involved in genocides.

Kremlin accuses Britain of joining Ukraine war against Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused Britain of actively supporting Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war and of obstructing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. His remarks followed a visit to Kyiv by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with London expected to announce support for Ukraine’s development of long-range missiles based on British-made components used in Storm Shadow/SCALP systems.

Ukraine asks Japan for interceptor missiles to defend skies

Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said his government has formally requested interceptor missiles from Japan to replenish depleting Western stockpiles, stressing the urgent need to shield civilians and critical infrastructure through the approaching winter heating season.

Severe thunderstorms hit southwest France, cut power to 7,500 homes

Powerful thunderstorms swept southwestern France overnight, damaging around 20 municipalities in the Landes department and leaving 7,500 households without electricity. Emergency crews carried out more than 150 interventions involving fires, flooding and roads obstructed by fallen trees, while two people suffered minor injuries and transport services were disrupted in the affected areas.

Israel draws a red line: No Turkish military bases in Syria, says Saar

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has firmly rejected the possibility of Turkish military bases in Syria, while insisting that Israel does not seek an escalation with Türkiye. Saar reaffirmed Israel's commitment to the current status quo, even as tensions simmer following recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.

US military kills two in first drug-boat strike in over two months

The US Southern Command said on Monday it conducted a lethal strike on a suspected narcotics vessel in the Eastern Pacific, marking the first such operation since Washington paused its controversial drug-interdiction campaign more than two months ago amid rising scrutiny over civilian casualties.

Disaster strikes 4 days after Guinea evacuation order over dump

A massive garbage dump collapse in Guinea’s capital Conakry has killed 30 people and injured 22 after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide at the waste site. Homes and makeshift shelters were buried beneath tons of debris. The tragedy occurred just four days after authorities ordered the site closed and called for residents in the surrounding area to be evacuated.

'Unknown projectile' hits vessel near Saudi port of Yanbu

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Monday that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile some 63 nautical miles west of Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, causing a fire on the main deck, though all crew members were reported safe as the maritime body urged vessels to exercise caution while transiting the strategic waterway.

Three children killed in Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia

Russian authorities said three children aged 13 to 16 were killed and seven others injured when debris from a Ukrainian drone struck a private children's center in Krasnodar, after air defenses intercepted the unmanned aircraft during a large-scale overnight attack on an e-commerce warehouse.

Syrian court sentences ousted regime grand mufti to life imprisonment

The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus on Monday sentenced Ahmed Hassoun, the former grand mufti of the ousted Assad regime, to life imprisonment after convicting him of inciting civil war and sectarian strife, while also ordering the confiscation of his assets.

China vows to protect rights as US readies Iran sanctions

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warned on Monday that sanctions and pressure tactics lead to escalation, vowing that Beijing will take necessary steps to safeguard its interests as Washington prepares sweeping economic penalties targeting Tehran and its trading partners.

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