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.

Türkiye, France sign roadmap to deepen defense cooperation

The Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Thursday that Ankara and Paris have signed a comprehensive roadmap to place bilateral defense and security cooperation on a more institutional footing, envisioning joint military exercises, intelligence sharing and collaborative defense industry projects.

Türkiye and China sign satellite technology deal at Antalya congress

TURKSAT and China Satcom have signed a comprehensive protocol to jointly develop satellite technologies including UAV communications and smart border security systems, expanding their year-old partnership into hardware and software production at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

RSF special tasks commander defects with 300 officers in Sudan

Lt. Col. Mohammed Azraq al-Fanjari announced on Thursday his defection from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces alongside 300 officers and soldiers and 30 combat vehicles, calling the ongoing conflict 'a war without a cause' and urging his former colleagues to rally behind the Sudanese Armed Forces.

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.

UK open to Germany joining sixth-generation fighter jet program

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Wednesday that London is open to Berlin joining the Global Combat Air Programme, citing the need for deeper economic and defense cooperation as the two leaders ratified a comprehensive bilateral treaty aimed at countering hybrid threats.

EU presses Russia for urgent details on Siberian plague case

European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova said on Thursday that Brussels is pressing Moscow to release immediate details on a plague case detected in Siberia, stressing that the World Health Organization is seeking clarification to assess potential cross-border health risks.

Iranian president says neighbors shield Tehran from isolation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Tehran cannot be easily isolated given its extensive economic, commercial, political and security exchanges with 15 neighboring countries, as he departed for Turkmenistan to attend regional summits and hold bilateral talks amid continued US sanctions.

Rubio: US to continue push for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Washington will persist in efforts to broker a negotiated settlement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, warning that the conflict has reached a dangerous impasse that could trigger wider regional clashes.

Intercepted Houthi missile debris damages Riyadh properties

Saudi Civil Defense officials said Thursday that falling debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile caused property damage to a kindergarten and medical clinic in Riyadh, as the Yemeni government launched a major offensive to retake territory from the Iran-backed rebels.

Israeli artillery strikes southern Lebanon amid drone flights over Tyre

Lebanese state media said Israeli artillery shelled several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday as unmanned aircraft flew low over the coastal city of Tyre, with the bombardment continuing despite a June 26 framework agreement that calls for Israeli withdrawal and deployment of Lebanese army units.

South Korea, Egypt upgrade ties to strategic partnership

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed 12 cooperation agreements in Seoul on Thursday, launching negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement while pledging deeper defense and technology cooperation.

UAE sees lunar mining, permanent Moon presence 'in coming years'

Ibrahim Hamza Al Qasim told Anadolu on the sidelines of the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya that the Emirates is preparing for deep space missions including asteroid exploration in 2028, with over half of funding now coming from private investors.

Death toll rises to 22 in Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Pryluky

Chernihiv Governor Vyacheslav Chaus confirmed Thursday that the fatalities included five children, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western partners to expedite air defense missile deliveries to counter daily threats from Moscow's ongoing bombardment campaign.

Erdogan vows decisive action on fund market irregularities

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Türkiye is taking decisive steps to address problems in the fund market, pledging that authorities will not tolerate negligence or legal violations while working to ensure citizens' savings are repaid without burdening the public treasury.

Türkiye doubles global manufacturing share in 20 years: Minister

Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said Türkiye has doubled its share of global manufacturing value added over the past two decades, noting that Ankara and Washington share the political will to deepen economic ties and advance toward their $100 billion bilateral trade target.

Rubio: Iran threats not limiting US military operations in Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said potential Iranian threats do not limit American military operations across Europe or NATO territory, rejecting suggestions that security concerns have constrained US capabilities following the recent redeployment of bombers from Britain.

Türkiye maintains tight fiscal stance to offset global shocks

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said Türkiye is maintaining a tight fiscal policy to prioritize macro-financial stability and cushion the impact of global structural headwinds, noting the country's public debt and deficit levels remain well below emerging market averages despite challenging geopolitical conditions.

Pakistan reaches IMF deal for $1.2B amid energy supply risks

Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund to unlock approximately $1.2 billion in financing, as the South Asian nation grapples with elevated energy costs and supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Türkiye rules out Treasury funding for investment fund losses

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said on Wednesday that the government will not use Treasury resources to cover private losses at investment funds undergoing liquidation, outlining a repayment plan that prioritizes small investors using fund assets and recovered proceeds.

Tanker struck by projectiles off Qatar: UK maritime agency

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported on Wednesday that a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles approximately 51 nautical miles north of Qatar's Madinat ash Shamal, with casualties confirmed onboard as authorities launched an investigation into the attack.

Iran to respond to US war proposals via mediators

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has outlined conditions for ending the war and restoring Gulf security, stating that the response to US proposals will be delivered through mediators while announcing progress with Oman on safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill 3, injure 36

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said Wednesday that attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed three people and injured 36 others, as Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for the drone and missile strikes.

Syria arrests suspects over sabotage attack on oil pipeline

The Syrian Petroleum Company announced on Wednesday that authorities have arrested suspects responsible for damaging an oil pipeline in northeastern Hasakah province, as the state-run firm works to repair the infrastructure and restore crude flows from recently resumed fields.

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