Terror-Free Türkiye law enters into force in Official Gazette

The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion establishes procedures for suspending prosecutions linked to the PKK/KCK terrorist organization once it surrenders weapons and ceases activities, providing a legal foundation for the government's Terror-Free Türkiye initiative.

Erdogan tells Trump diplomacy vital on Iran, decries Gaza aggression in call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday that maximum diplomacy remains vital to ease tensions with Iran, while warning that Israeli actions targeting Palestinians are undermining the peace process as the two leaders discussed regional security and the Mecca defense pact, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

Erdogan congratulates new UK PM Burnham, vows deeper ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham by telephone on Monday to congratulate him on his new post, vowing that Ankara and London would elevate their relationship to new heights while advancing defense industry collaboration and trade targets, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.

Türkiye's Fidan holds separate calls with Iraqi Kurdish leaders

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday held separate telephone conversations with Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss the latest regional developments and bilateral cooperation, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.

Iran won war and diplomacy, minister says after Trump call

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has won both the military conflict and diplomatic engagements, claiming those who initially demanded Iran's unconditional surrender later begged for negotiations as hostilities progressed.

Israel hits abandoned Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib

Israeli warplanes conducted four airstrikes on the disused Abu al-Duhur military airport in eastern Idlib province early Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting strategic sites across northern Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.

Türkiye, Iran FMs discuss Hormuz reopening and ceasefire efforts

Hakan Fidan spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the fragile ceasefire, as Ankara and Tehran coordinate their positions amid the continuing regional conflict.

Iran detains UAE-owned tanker near Qeshm Island: Report

Iranian media reported Monday that authorities have detained a UAE-owned oil tanker near southern Iran's Qeshm Island during its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting heightened regulatory enforcement as the US-Iran war fuels concerns over freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.

Yemeni army says it hit Houthi tank, vehicles in Taiz

Artillery units from the Yemeni army's Taiz Military Axis said on Monday evening that they targeted Houthi reinforcements including a tank and six patrols in southwestern Taiz province, claiming the strikes achieved direct hits while providing no information about casualties.

Iran condemns 'suspicious' drone attack on KRG premier's residence

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday denounced a drone strike targeting Masrour Barzani's residence as a highly suspicious development requiring scrutiny, urging all parties to thwart enemy plots while reaffirming Tehran's commitment to friendly relations with Baghdad and the Kurdish Regional Government.

Trump says Iran unwilling to accept 'necessary' deal terms

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is unwilling to accept the terms he deems necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while also criticizing Oman's diplomatic role regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq seeks Iranian clarification over drone attack on Kurdish premier

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein demanded official clarification from Tehran regarding a drone attack targeting the residence of Kurdish Regional Government premier Masrour Barzani, warning that the strike sets a dangerous precedent amid already heightened regional tensions.

Yemen's Houthis claim strikes on Saudi ships, arms depot

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said Monday that the group's forces targeted several Saudi naval vessels and a weapons depot in a coordinated missile and drone assault, claiming some ships were sunk or set ablaze while the rest sustained severe damage in the Red Sea operation.

Hamas welcomes Trump's Gaza ceasefire call, urges pressure on Israel

Hamas said on Monday that US President Donald Trump's remarks calling for an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza confirm his commitment to the ceasefire track, urging Washington to pressure Israel to begin the second phase of the peace plan.

Erdogan says Mecca defense pact sends 'important message' to world

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan represents a new transformation and offers an important opportunity to deliver a message to the world about peace amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Türkiye defense minister holds talks with Qatar counterpart

National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler spoke by telephone with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Monday to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional security matters, according to a ministry statement.

Türkiye, 7 countries condemn Israel for rejecting Gaza peace roadmap

Foreign ministers of Türkiye and seven other nations on Sunday condemned Israel's rejection of a roadmap to end the Gaza war, warning that the move jeopardizes efforts to achieve lasting peace and calling for sustained US engagement to ensure full compliance with the internationally endorsed plan.

Türkiye joins NATO air defense drills in Romania

Türkiye's National Defense Ministry said Turkish fighter jets and support aircraft joined a NATO integrated air and missile defense activity in Romanian airspace, conducting the alliance's first low-speed interception training exercise of its kind.

Ankara, Riyadh to expand renewable energy cooperation to 5,000 MW

Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the additional 3,000-megawatt agreement signed at the UN Climate Conference in Antalya brings total planned capacity to 5,000 megawatts, while outlining ambitions for energy independence through Black Sea gas, expanded southeastern oil production, and regional transit corridors.

Lebanese president calls for extending UNIFIL mandate in south

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that extending the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is essential for maintaining stability in the country's south, adding that Beirut will seek a legal formula to ensure continued international military presence should the current mandate expire without renewal.

Aliyev meets former Ukrainian President Yushchenko in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Baku on Monday to review more than two decades of cooperation and discuss future prospects for bilateral relations, with the two leaders exchanging views on strengthening ties between their countries, according to a social media post.

Knesset report shows 53% drop in Israelis returning home

A Knesset report cited by Israeli media revealed a drastic 53% decline in the number of Israelis returning to the country between 2022 and 2024, even as departures rise amid widespread international criticism of Israel's war on Gaza, which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

Israeli army prepares for days-long escalation in Lebanon

Israeli media reported Sunday evening that the military is preparing for several days of fighting in Lebanon while planning further strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure, even as Tel Aviv claims it is exercising restraint to avoid disrupting ongoing US-mediated negotiations with Beirut.

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