Türkiye's Vatican envoy says dignity, dialogue key to peace

Türkiye's Ambassador to the Vatican Fahrettin Altun said on Tuesday that religion and diplomacy must promote peace through dialogue and human dignity, arguing that international relations reduced to power calculations will eventually see the interests of powerful states override justice requirements.

Türkiye establishes fund liquidation board chaired by vice president

The Communications Directorate said on Tuesday that Türkiye has established a board chaired by the vice president to coordinate the liquidation of investment funds and protect investors' rights, following a high-level meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to assess recent developments in the capital markets.

German premier urges EU-Türkiye Customs Union reform

Hendrik Wust, the premier of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, said the EU-Türkiye Customs Union requires urgent modernization to support deepening economic ties, adding that visa procedures for Turkish citizens must also be streamlined to reflect the region's close social connections.

Trump claims US extracted record oil from Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that American forces extracted record quantities of crude from the Strait of Hormuz over recent days, insisting that Tehran is faring badly as Washington's war against the Islamic Republic entered its fourth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.

Italy must keep Egypt channels open to pursue truth in Regeni case: Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that maintaining diplomatic channels with Cairo is essential to establishing the truth in the 2016 killing of researcher Giulio Regeni, warning that cutting ties could undermine efforts to achieve justice for the Cambridge doctoral student.

Kazakh president meets German counterpart, chancellor in Berlin

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held separate meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation, marking the latest step in Astana's drive to deepen ties with its key European strategic partner ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Trump announces AI committee, renames technology 'super intelligence'

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration is weighing the creation of a 10-member committee to oversee artificial intelligence following a White House luncheon with technology executives, announcing plans to rebrand the field as "super intelligence" while dismissing Democratic concerns about the technology as a "hoax."

Saudi crown prince meets UAE vice president in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and reinforce "brotherly" relations between the two Gulf monarchies, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Morocco's king appoints El Mansouri as first female prime minister

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister on Tuesday after her Authenticity and Modernity Party secured a plurality in parliamentary elections, charging her with forming a coalition government to meet citizens' expectations.

US sanctions 10 entities over Iran weapons procurement

The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 10 individuals and entities accused of procuring weapons and components for Iran's Ministry of Defense, with Secretary Scott Bessent vowing to "identify, expose, and isolate" Tehran's enablers across multiple jurisdictions including China.

Zelenskyy: Belgium to send three F-16 jets by year-end

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Belgium has committed to transferring three F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv by year's end, while thanking Brussels and Madrid for urgent ammunition deliveries aimed at bolstering Ukraine's ability to shoot down Russian aerial targets.

Spain's king tells Macron EU must share Ceuta burden

King Felipe VI urged greater EU solidarity on border protection Tuesday, highlighting the Ceuta migrant crisis during Macron's visit and warning that Spain cannot face the challenge alone.

Navarro tells Canadian lobbyists to 'get the hell out' of US

Peter Navarro on Tuesday warned Canadian lobbyists operating in Washington to cease efforts to influence American politics, declaring that Ottawa's interference in US elections would carry severe consequences as bilateral trade tensions escalate and retaliatory tariffs take effect.

Erdogan vows action over fund probe as markets face scrutiny

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that authorities will hold accountable anyone found to have harmed public interests or manipulated markets through investment funds, while stressing that the ongoing fund investigation remains contained and does not pose a wider threat to Türkiye’s financial system.

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens Wednesday in Sanliurfa

The world's largest aviation, space and technology festival opens Wednesday at Sanliurfa GAP Airport in Türkiye as TEKNOFEST Southeast. The five-day event runs Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 with air shows, technology competitions, exhibitions and educational activities for all ages.

Erdogan says Türkiye will maintain support for Palestinians

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Türkiye would continue advocating for Palestinian rights and seeking accountability for those responsible for crimes against humanity, reaffirming Ankara’s position on Gaza and other conflicts across the Middle East.

Putin curbs cash exports to EAEU and Central Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has barred individuals from taking more than 1 million rubles ($12,300) in cash out of Russia to the Eurasian Economic Union, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The decree also covers legal entities and individual entrepreneurs regardless of the amount.

Germany urges Putin to prove willingness to negotiate

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to show a readiness for peace talks with Ukraine after his invitation to the G20 summit in the US. He said Moscow could prove its intent by taking steps such as declaring a Black Sea ceasefire.

Fidan meets German state premier in Ankara for key talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Hendrik Wüst, premier of Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, in Ankara, according to diplomatic sources. The meeting brought together senior officials from Türkiye and Germany’s most populous state, although authorities did not release details about the subjects discussed or the outcome of the talks.

Hormuz crisis pushes Gulf states toward new oil export routes

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed major weaknesses in Gulf energy infrastructure, with Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain bearing the heaviest disruption due to their dependence on the waterway. Oil shipments from Gulf producers reliant on Hormuz fell 36.4% in the first month, resulting in an estimated $15.2 billion decline in export revenues, according to TESPAM.

NATO to expand cheaper drone defenses along eastern flank

NATO will expand lower-cost counter-drone capabilities as repeated airspace incidents on its eastern flank expose the limits of relying on advanced fighter aircraft against relatively inexpensive unmanned systems. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance is strengthening its air and missile defenses while maintaining support for Ukraine and reinforcing its military readiness in the region.

Vessel catches fire after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz

A vessel caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. The fire was later brought under control, the crew remained safe and no environmental damage was reported, although authorities have yet to release details about the vessel or identify those responsible.

Türkiye urged to seize new trade routes as China shifts exports

China’s retreat from the US market is opening fresh trade corridors from Africa and the Middle East to Europe. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak says Türkiye’s production base, strategic location and logistics network can help Turkish companies benefit from the reshaping of global commerce, while warning that competition from Chinese exporters is intensifying in key markets.

Syria and EU deepen talks as Kallas visits Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Damascus on Tuesday, continuing high-level diplomatic engagement between Syria and the European Union. Kallas’ visit follows their recent meeting in New York and comes as Brussels expands its diplomatic presence in Syria following the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

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