Erdogan says Türkiye improves PISA 2025 ranking by 50% in all fields

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that Türkiye advanced its standing by 50% in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) across reading, mathematics and science, declaring the country the only one to achieve significant gains in all three fields during the 2026-2027 academic year opening in Ankara.

Roketsan test fires Sungur missile from mobile air defense system

Roketsan said it destroyed a moving target during a test firing of its Sungur missile from the Burc mobile air defense system, marking a new milestone in the firm’s layered defense capabilities and demonstrating the integration of advanced weaponry with sensor technology.

Türkiye's civil aviation fleet reaches 1,772 craft at mid-year

The Transport and Infrastructure Ministry's Civil Aviation General Directorate reported that Türkiye's civil aviation fleet expanded to 1,772 registered craft by the end of June, with commercial carriers driving growth to meet demand at major hubs.

Türkiye ranks among top non-EU destinations for EU travelers

Eurostat data reveals that Türkiye ranked alongside the UK and Switzerland as one of the three most popular non-EU destinations for European travelers in 2024, while EU residents made 1.2 billion trips totaling €618 billion in expenditure during the period.

Russia warns Gulf instability worsening global oil market crisis

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that instability in the Persian Gulf is rapidly deteriorating global oil markets, with major supply volumes removed from international circulation and serious consequences for world economies looming.

Saudi crown prince meets US Central Command chief in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, in Jeddah on Monday to review bilateral relations and regional security developments, according to the Saudi Press Agency, amid escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi energy infrastructure.

EU's Kallas says Russia strike aimed to 'scare' Western backers

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said a drone attack near a train carrying European officials in Ukraine was designed to intimidate Western countries and undermine support for Kyiv, urging leaders to demonstrate increased solidarity rather than retreat from their commitments.

Iran police chief says 6,000 arrested over January protests

Iranian police chief Ahmadreza Radan said on Monday that authorities have arrested 6,000 people over their alleged role in anti-government protests that rocked the country in early January, vowing that detainees accused of staging a coup would not be released without expressions of regret and repentance.

US think tank spied on Muslims for 20 years

A report by Huffington Post has revealed that the Middle East Forum, a right-wing US think tank founded in 1994, compiled a database of more than 4 million records on thousands of Muslim Americans and Muslim institutions over nearly 20 years. The archive included identity details, social media accounts, tax records and information on mosques, schools and businesses.

Finland joins French initiative on European nuclear deterrence

Finland's Defense Ministry announced on Monday that Helsinki will join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, stating that the bilateral framework aims to reinforce security across Europe while operating alongside — not replacing — NATO's existing deterrent capabilities based on Washington's extended guarantee.

Trump says he asked Zelenskyy to halt Russian refinery strikes

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian diesel refineries, warning that strikes on energy infrastructure were disrupting global supplies and pushing fuel prices higher.

Austria denies visa to Iran nuclear chief for IAEA conference

Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that Austria denied a visa to atomic chief Mohammad Eslami, preventing his attendance at an IAEA conference in Vienna, and summoned Austria's charge d'affaires to protest the "absolutely unjustified" restriction.

Hormuz Strait talks set to reshape Gulf trade routes

Iran and Gulf countries will meet in Salalah, Oman, to discuss a lasting arrangement for commercial traffic through the Hormuz Strait. Tehran and Muscat say they have reached a preliminary understanding on securing shipping routes and are expected to present the deal at the meeting, while the United States is closely watching the outcome as its war with Iran continues.

Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Air Base

Yemen's Houthis said they launched a large-scale missile and drone strike on King Khalid Air Base in southern Saudi Arabia, claiming significant damage to hangars and radars while vowing to continue operations in response to more than 300 Saudi airstrikes over the past five days.

IRGC destroys MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday that its aerospace forces used a new advanced air defense system to intercept and destroy an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, though the statement provided no information regarding the identity of the aircraft's operator or its mission.

China urges restraint amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed deep concern over civilian casualties and damage to Saudi energy infrastructure, urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue as Houthi attacks threaten to disrupt the relative lull in Yemen's long-running war.

Iran says Saudi Arabia blocked Oman meeting on Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that Saudi Arabia requested the postponement of a planned Gulf foreign ministers' meeting in Oman that was expected to address maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and present a tentative agreement between Tehran and Muscat.

Yemen displacement tops 82,000 as Red Sea clashes intensify

The International Organization for Migration said more than 82,000 people have been displaced by intensifying clashes along Yemen's western coast since early September, with over 2,000 civilians reaching Djibouti by sea and local authorities in Aden racing to establish new displacement camps to accommodate the influx.

Türkiye's Fidan meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was received by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday for high-level talks on normalizing bilateral ties, as Ankara deepens diplomatic engagement with Syria's new administration following the collapse of the Assad regime in December.

Türkiye: Armed group integration key to Syria sovereignty

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in Damascus on Sunday that integrating all armed groups into Syria's state structure is essential for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as Ankara and Damascus work to advance bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation.

Syrian FM says ties with Türkiye in 'best period'

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said Sunday that strategic partnership with Türkiye is advancing rapidly, describing bilateral relations as being in their best period as Damascus works to establish a single national army and boost trade volume to $10 billion.

Netanyahu's Likud seeks to bar Arab parties from October Knesset vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party said Sunday it will seek to disqualify the Joint List and United Arab List from the Oct. 27 Knesset election, accusing the Arab-majority factions of supporting "terrorism" as the ruling party trails former army chief Gadi Eisenkot in recent polls.

Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU, rules out membership

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is preparing to open discussions with the European Union on a new partnership model based on shared values and complementary economic strengths, while making clear that Ottawa has no intention of seeking membership in the 27-member bloc.

Israeli minister threatens to 'eliminate' anyone approaching Lebanon heights

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that forces will "eliminate" anyone approaching the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, vowing to maintain control over a self-declared "security zone" and refusing to withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed across the country.

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