Türkiye's Erdogan says international agreements 'lost effectiveness'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized the existing global order and the United Nations, warning that binding international accords and judicial rulings are increasingly ignored while the UN system lacks legitimacy for failing to reflect the will of the global community.

Turkish contractors undertake $570B in overseas projects: Minister

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said Friday that Turkish contractors have undertaken 12,900 projects worth $570 billion across 139 countries over five decades, inviting European companies to expand partnerships with Türkiye's construction sector at the European International Contractors General Assembly in Istanbul.

Antalya space congress spotlights Türkiye’s orbital economy

Nancy Wolfson, who chairs the IAF Space Entrepreneurship and Investment Committee, told Anadolu that commercialization creates opportunities for emerging nations and startups, urging Turkish entrepreneurs to forge cross-border partnerships while praising Ankara’s integration into the global space economy.

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits target in first domestic guidance kit test

Baykar announced Friday that Türkiye's Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully struck a target using the domestically developed Morfoz Guidance Kit, marking the first integration of the Aselsan-developed system into the high-altitude drone platform.

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.

Brussels anti-austerity protest draws thousands amid clashes

Belgium's socialist trade union ABVV staged a national demonstration in Brussels on Friday against federal austerity measures, drawing tens of thousands as clashes erupted near Central Station and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse masked youths throwing stones and setting fires.

US Embassy in Jordan urges caution for Americans in Middle East

The US Embassy in Jordan on Friday urged American citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance, citing a complex security environment and warning that Iranian-backed groups could escalate attacks targeting US interests and American nationals throughout the region.

EU unveils trade support for Armenia amid Russian curbs

The European Commission announced on Friday temporary trade preferences for Armenia starting Oct. 10 to alleviate economic pressure on producers affected by Russian restrictions, with measures liberalizing nearly 80 percent of Yerevan's exports to the bloc for two years.

Putin says Russia-CIS trade exceeded $110B in 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that trade between Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States members surpassed $110 billion in 2025 and climbed 12% in the first half of 2026, calling for the removal of trade barriers to accelerate economic integration among the former Soviet republics.

Galatasaray student says France rejected Erasmus visa over headscarf

A Galatasaray University student accepted for an Erasmus exchange at Sorbonne University told Anadolu that French authorities rejected her long-stay visa application three times because her biometric photograph showed her wearing a headscarf, forcing her to choose between her religious practice and academic opportunity.

Saudi envoy says Bab el-Mandeb 'cleared' of Houthi remnants

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen announced on Friday that the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has been cleared of Houthi forces, claiming victory for government allies as Operation Dawn of Yemen pushes to reverse recent rebel gains in the vital waterway.

TRNC says EU shows 'no willingness' to end Turkish Cypriot isolation

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Thursday accused the European Union of maintaining a biased and insincere stance, stating that Brussels demonstrates no political will to lift decades-long isolation measures imposed on Turkish Cypriots since 2004 despite earlier pledges to build bridges.

IOM says Gaza shelter stocks cover just 17% of winter needs

The International Organization for Migration warns that nearly 2 million Palestinians require shelter assistance as winter approaches, noting that available stocks cover just 17% of needs while Israeli restrictions prevent entry of critical supplies.

Labour holds London seat as Green Party leader vows to stay on

Sagal Abdi-Wali secured victory in the Holborn and St. Pancras by-election with 45% of the vote, retaining for the Labour Party a seat previously held by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski finished second and immediately pledged to remain at the helm despite failing to overturn the constituency's long-standing red majority.

Syrian foreign minister visits Ankara for talks with Fidan

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday received his Syrian counterpart Hassan al-Shibani in Ankara for discussions on bilateral relations and regional security arrangements, as the two neighbors deepen diplomatic engagement following Fidan's recent visit to Damascus.

Türkiye intel chief meets Syrian FM in Ankara

Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Ankara on Tuesday, with security sources saying the talks covered bilateral cooperation, counterterrorism efforts, and the potential lifting of American sanctions on Damascus.

Heavy explosions rock Strait of Hormuz as tankers hit mines: IRIB

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported powerful explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, suggesting oil tankers using unauthorized routes may have struck naval mines amid heightened tensions over Tehran's warnings against unapproved maritime traffic.

Putin, Pezeshkian meet in Turkmenistan to expand cooperation

The presidents of Iran and Russia met Thursday on the sidelines of regional summits in Turkmenistan to review bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, with Vladimir Putin describing the US-Iran ceasefire as "unstable and too fragile" and pledging continued support for Tehran.

Trump honors Musk, tech executives with top US science medals

US President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the nation's highest science and technology honors to six tech executives including Elon Musk, pledging to maintain American dominance in quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

Israeli artillery strikes outskirts of Syria village

Israeli artillery targeted the outskirts of Sweisa village in Syria's southern Quneitra province on Thursday, state-run media reported, as ground troops backed by tanks advanced into a nearby village amid a pattern of escalating incursions across the buffer zone since the Assad regime fell.

US suspends Microsoft permanent residency program: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that Washington will suspend the Labor Department's PERM certification process for Microsoft, blocking the company from sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency until it prioritizes American hiring over visa-based replacements.

Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency

The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, noting that no casualties were reported while the extent of damage remains unknown and authorities continue to investigate.

US ambassador to Greece sought $100,000 Amex wire: Report

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express account days before her Senate confirmation hearing, warning that such transfers would not appear in public disclosures, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

Türkiye ready to submit Mecca defense pact to parliament: Fidan

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.

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