Azerbaijan, Türkiye coordinate on strategic projects for 'coming decades'

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said on Tuesday that Baku and Ankara are coordinating on long-term initiatives across energy and transport sectors, with both ministers discussing multilateral platforms and regional connectivity in the capital.

Warsaw airport evacuated after bomb squad deployed over unattended bag

Polish authorities ordered a partial evacuation of Warsaw Chopin Airport on Tuesday evening after unattended luggage triggered a security alert, prompting bomb disposal experts to examine the item before declaring the area safe and allowing passengers to return.

US announces visa curbs on South Africa officials over 'race-based' policy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy Tuesday targeting foreign nationals in South Africa involved in race-based discrimination, uncompensated land seizures and incitement of violence against minority groups, stating that the South African people are being failed by a government pursuing "racial grievance" against the Afrikaner minority.

Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rift deepens over coalition makeup: Report

Tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are escalating over the composition of a potential post-election government, with conflicting reports emerging over whether the far-right Otzma Yehudit party will secure a place in the next coalition, according to Israeli media.

Israel kills Hamas Rafah Brigade commander in airstrike

Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade in the southern Gaza Strip, was killed Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said the strike followed the killing of other senior Hamas figures earlier this week.

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, vows deterrence

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca on Tuesday, describing the incident as the second attempted strike on Islam's holiest city and warning that the protection of the Two Holy Mosques remains a "red line" that coalition forces will defend through deterrent action.

US balances AI innovation and safety in tech race with China

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Trump administration is working to advance artificial intelligence capabilities while preventing regulatory capture by large tech labs, as Washington seeks to maintain its technological edge over Beijing.

Yemen reports 12,600 families displaced across six provinces

Yemen's Planning Minister Mohammed Al-Baqmi said on Tuesday that nearly 12,600 families have been displaced across six provinces during the latest military escalation, warning that the affected populations urgently require shelter, food, and safe water while calling for international donors to mobilize resources.

China defense chief calls for consensus on security, AI cooperation

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun calls for action-oriented global security governance and deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence and outer space, urging major powers to reject exclusive blocs and hegemonism at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

Aliyev calls European Parliament 'nest of corrupt figures'

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday denounced the European Parliament as a "nest of corrupt figures," citing corruption scandals and accusing the body of maintaining double standards regarding the Karabakh conflict and harboring anti-Muslim sentiment.

US House passes war powers resolution to end Iran hostilities

The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran, with seven Republicans crossing party lines to support the measure sponsored by Democratic Representative Seth Moulton.

CENTCOM hosts military chiefs from 8 nations in Germany amid Hormuz tensions

Senior military leaders from eight Middle Eastern nations gathered in Germany under US Central Command auspices last week to discuss enhanced security cooperation, as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to regional presence amid Iranian attacks and Houthi advances toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

US preparing $2.8B arms package for Israel with heavy bombs: WaPo

The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel that includes 40,000 heavy bombs, according to The Washington Post, which noted the transfer would exceed previous deliveries and spark renewed concerns over civilian casualties in densely populated areas.

Merz cancels UN speech to stay in Berlin after election losses

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his planned address to the UN General Assembly in New York next week, with government sources saying his presence is required in Berlin amid mounting pressure over disastrous state election results and speculation about his leadership.

Saudi Civil Defense lifts emergency alerts in 3 regions

Saudi authorities lifted temporary emergency alerts late Tuesday across three southwestern regions that had been issued minutes earlier to warn residents of potential danger amid heightened tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels.

CBO: US Iran war costs hit $38 billion, could reach $3 billion monthly

The Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday that US military operations against Iran have cost approximately $38.1 billion since late February, noting that monthly expenditures could reach $3 billion if fighting intensifies to match July levels rather than the lower activity seen in May and June.

EU weighs new sanctions as West Bank settler violence surges

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday that the bloc is weighing additional sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers amid record violence and illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, stressing that accountability is essential to curbing attacks.

Azerbaijani president receives Turkish foreign minister in Baku

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the capital Baku, with the two sides expressing satisfaction with bilateral ties and discussing energy cooperation, regional developments, and coordination within international organizations during the envoy's two-day visit.

Türkiye urges Hormuz status quo restoration, warns against wider war

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for immediate restoration of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and a diplomatic end to the Iran conflict, warning that the Russia-Ukraine war risks spreading beyond its current geography with catastrophic consequences.

UK envoy says Britain changing approach to Israel

Britain's new Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Anderson said the UK is changing its approach toward Israel following the ban on trade with settlements, declaring that London "will not remain silent" while suffering continues in Gaza and the West Bank amid efforts to advance a two-state solution.

Syrian president says Syria 'born again' after sanctions lifted

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that Syria has been "born again" following the lifting of international sanctions that dated back to 1979, telling the Arab Media Summit in Dubai that the move opens the door to economic recovery and foreign investment.

Oman says tanker towed to port after attack, 2 crew missing

The Omani Maritime Security Center said Tuesday that the Panama-flagged tanker ELGAIA has been towed to port following an attack off the country's northern coast, as Royal Navy vessels continue searching for two crew members who went missing during Monday's incident.

Russia says NATO found no evidence in Leipzig drone case

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service said Tuesday that NATO intelligence agencies privately concluded there is no evidence linking Moscow to an attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, accusing Berlin of fabricating the allegations to justify increased defense spending.

Denmark summons Russian envoy after flare incident at sea

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Moscow's envoy was summoned for an urgent meeting after a Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish military helicopter during routine operations in the Baltic Sea, calling the incident 'completely unacceptable' and part of a broader pattern of intimidation against NATO allies.

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