Türkiye's Erdogan attends Trump's reception for UN delegates

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended a closed-door reception hosted by US President Donald Trump for United Nations General Assembly delegates at the Lotte Palace Hotel in New York, joining leaders from Gulf Cooperation Council states and regional powers shortly after participating in talks on Iran at UN Headquarters.

Iran tells Europe to end 'double standards' over Hormuz aggression

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused European governments of employing "double standards" regarding the US-Israeli war against Tehran, telling counterparts in New York that those claiming to defend human rights cannot remain silent over overt military aggression against his country.

Türkiye returns 76 fugitives from eight countries

The Turkish Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that coordinated international operations have secured the return of 76 wanted suspects from eight countries, including the United States, Germany, and France, asserting that enhanced cooperation with foreign law enforcement ensures no criminal will evade justice by fleeing abroad.

OIC contact group meets on Kashmir at UN General Assembly sidelines

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir met Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, reaffirming support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination and expressing serious concern over detained leaders and recent military escalation.

Fidan hosts Syrian, Saudi counterparts at Turkish House in New York

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday hosted Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the Turkish House in New York, convening the trio on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly for discussions on regional developments and bilateral ties.

Expanded Türkiye-UK trade deal to boost digital services

Negotiators from Türkiye and the United Kingdom have completed five rounds of talks on an expanded free trade agreement covering digital services and investment, with the sixth session scheduled for autumn as bilateral trade surged to £28.4 billion by the end of 2025.

Palestinian judges train in cybercrime, AML in Türkiye

An 18-member delegation of Palestinian judges and prosecutors led by the Palestinian Judicial Institute's director is attending a specialized training program on cybercrime and anti-money laundering at the Justice Academy of Türkiye, marking the latest phase of judicial cooperation under a bilateral agreement between Ankara and Palestine.

Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for espionage

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned French national Martin Ryan, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage earlier this year by the Baku Court on Grave Crimes, following sustained diplomatic pressure from Paris which had condemned the conviction and demanded his immediate release.

Swiss president warns UN that global order faces 'severe constraints'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the post-World War II international order is under severe strain from multiplying conflicts and violations of the UN Charter, warning that technological advances risk creating new global divides without proper governance.

Erdogan urges Palestinian state recognition at UN, decries Abbas exclusion

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that Türkiye will speak for Palestinian statehood despite Mahmoud Abbas' continued exclusion from the world body, urging nations yet to recognize Palestine to reconsider their stance amid what he described as catastrophic conditions in Gaza.

Emine Erdoğan urges end to throwaway culture at UN energy summit

Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan told the International Energy Agency's High-Level Energy Transition Dialogue that sustainable consumption must replace single-use patterns, warning that energy transition requires addressing waste root causes rather than merely boosting clean production.

Erdogan meets UN chief in New York to discuss Gaza, Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a closed-door meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday to discuss regional crises including the Gaza Strip and Cyprus, stressing the need for a two-state solution and sovereign equality for Turkish Cypriots.

Türkiye's Fidan attends UN meeting on Gaza peace plan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended a high-level meeting in New York on Wednesday examining the New York Declaration and a comprehensive 20-point peace plan for Gaza, with participants reviewing progress toward Palestinian statehood one year after the landmark resolution was adopted.

Merz's chemistry has been disrupted

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz is facing mounting pressure after his party suffered a crushing defeat in weekend elections in two key states, with a new poll showing that a majority of Germans want him to resign. Merz, who accused his Berlin election rival of antisemitism, described the CDU's failure to clear the 5 percent threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a dramatic first for his party.

Türkiye, MIKTA condemn false narratives targeting humanitarian workers

The foreign ministers of Türkiye and other MIKTA nations warned that misinformation and disinformation pose grave risks to humanitarian personnel during armed conflicts and disasters, calling on all countries to protect aid workers from harmful narratives and information manipulation in the digital space.

Israeli opposition leads Netanyahu bloc by 4 seats: Poll

A Channel 12 poll released Tuesday showed Israel's opposition bloc securing 54 Knesset seats compared with 50 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition just weeks before Oct. 27 elections, with neither camp reaching the 61-seat threshold needed to form a government, while Arab parties would win 12 seats and former General Gadi Eisenkot leading preference ratings for prime minister.

Trump hosts world leaders at UN General Assembly reception

US President Donald Trump hosted a closed-door diplomatic reception for visiting heads of state at a Manhattan hotel on Tuesday evening, convening world leaders on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly's high-level week while organizers withheld press access to the guest roster and bilateral discussions.

Türkiye's Fidan meets UK counterpart Miliband in New York

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held bilateral talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday in New York, where both diplomats are attending the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, though the Foreign Ministry provided no immediate details regarding the specific topics discussed during the meeting.

Türkiye's first lady hopes Erdogan UN peace call resonates globally

Emine Erdogan expressed hope Tuesday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's address to the UN General Assembly calling for a world founded on peace, human dignity and justice will resonate with the conscience of the international community, after accompanying him from the Türkevi Center to UN headquarters in New York.

Trump meets Venezuelan acting president in first talks since Maduro capture

Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said she held a historic meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking their first direct encounter since Washington captured former President Nicolas Maduro in January and recognized her interim administration.

Sharaa: Syria-Israel deal 90% complete before Israeli pullout

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Tuesday that negotiations with Israel had reached nearly 90 percent completion on a security framework before Jerusalem introduced new conditions and withdrew, noting that Damascus continues to pursue diplomatic solutions despite ongoing Israeli incursions.

Türkiye-US trade hits $38B as ministers target $100B goal

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said in New York that bilateral trade volume with the United States has reached $38 billion, telling business leaders that both administrations aim to expand cooperation through mutual investments to hit a $100 billion target.

Belgium at UN calls for equal application of international law

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that international law must be applied consistently across all conflicts, warning that principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and civilian protection should not become selective standards depending on geography.

Bosnian leader warns UN over silence on Gaza genocide

Denis Becirovic warned the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that international silence on the Palestinian genocide in Gaza mirrors the indifference his country endured during the 1990s aggression, urging concrete measures against the institutional glorification of convicted war criminals such as the late Ratko Mladic.

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