Erdogan warns Türkiye will not allow hostile moves to block its path

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Türkiye would not tolerate efforts to encircle the country, vowing to maintain its independent and prosperous path while addressing regional conflicts, economic challenges, and maritime tragedies following a Cabinet meeting in Ankara.

Türkiye unveils 3-year plan to slash inflation to single digits

Ankara's new Medium-Term Program targets reducing annual consumer inflation from the current 31.51% to single-digit levels by 2029, utilizing coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to break inflationary inertia and anchor price expectations away from historical trends.

Türkiye unveils 2027-2029 roadmap to boost domestic production

Ankara's Medium-Term Program for 2027-2029 will introduce targeted industrial policies and credit incentives to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities, as authorities seek to reduce import dependency and strengthen the country's competitive position in global markets.

Russian strikes hit Ukraine nationwide, six injured in Kyiv

Russian forces launched a massive overnight barrage of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles targeting cities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injuring at least six people in the capital and resuming hostilities after a brief ceasefire.

Saudi coalition says Houthi attacks injured 73 civilians

Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki said Houthi militants launched "senseless attacks" against civilian and commercial sites in four southern cities, injuring 73 civilians including women and children, and affirmed that joint forces would deploy all necessary operational measures to deter further strikes.

Iran warns US 'economic warfare' may trigger Gulf exclusion zone

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned that continued US "economic warfare" could prompt Tehran to establish a maritime exclusion zone across the Gulf, adding that the Islamic Republic has fundamentally recalibrated its operational posture toward American warships and bases following recent military exchanges.

Trump demands Bombardier manufacture in US or face market ban

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Canadian aerospace firm Bombardier must move production to the United States if it wishes to continue selling aircraft there, accusing Ottawa of blocking American companies from operating in Canada as trade tensions escalate between the neighbors.

Bosnia recalls embassy staff, cuts Serbia ties over Mladić glorification

Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković announced that Bosnia and Herzegovina will recall its embassy staff from Belgrade and suspend bilateral meetings with Serbia, stating that communication will be reduced to the "lowest possible level" following Belgrade's glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.

Syria integrates armed factions into army to ensure state weapons monopoly

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Arab League counterparts in Cairo that integrating armed factions into the national army protects Syria's recovery and strengthens sovereignty, while noting that Damascus has restructured its security institutions and declared solidarity with Gulf nations against Iranian attacks.

Macron urges 'taking back control' from AI, social media

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that artificial intelligence and social media platforms are eroding creativity and democratic values through the "attention economy," unveiling a €1 billion partnership with South Korea and new global initiatives to protect cultural sovereignty.

Trump shares map depicting Canada, Greenland as US territory

US President Donald Trump has shared a provocative map on his Truth Social account depicting large portions of Canada, Greenland and Mexico covered by the American flag, intensifying diplomatic tensions with neighboring countries and drawing sharp criticism from state officials in New Mexico.

Witkoff says 'substantive progress' made toward Russia-Ukraine peace

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday that "substantive progress" has been achieved in recent diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, including movement toward scheduling additional trilateral talks between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv following a temporary ceasefire agreement.

Iran says 'ball long in US court' over Hormuz security

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that Washington must halt its military aggression, economic sanctions, and naval blockade to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis, urging the US to honor commitments made under a recent memorandum of understanding.

Israel blocks medics as tear gas injures Palestinians in West Bank raid

Israeli forces fired tear gas at residents and students during a raid on Qabalan south of Nablus on Monday, blocking Palestinian Red Crescent medics from reaching an injured youth, while authorities separately demolished three homes in East Jerusalem’s Beit Hanina, displacing 21 people, local sources and the aid agency said.

AfD sets sights on German federal rule after state landslide

AfD co-leader Alice Weidel said Monday the party will emerge as the strongest force in Germany's federal elections by a wide margin, citing Sunday's landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt and vowing to significantly widen its polling lead over the conservative CDU/CSU bloc.

UN rights chief urges states to refer Myanmar to ICC

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday urged member states to refer the situation in Myanmar to the International Criminal Court, warning that years of diplomatic efforts have failed to halt atrocities or secure accountability for crimes against civilians including the Rohingya.

Lebanon backs UNIFIL renewal, eyes European force

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Beirut supports renewing UNIFIL's mandate and welcomes a French-Italian initiative for a post-UNIFIL European force, while condemning ongoing Israeli attacks as violations of the ceasefire agreement. He announced an upcoming visit to Paris to discuss the mission's future with President Macron.

Putin, Aliyev discuss trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation

The Kremlin announced on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev held a phone call to discuss trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation, stating that the two leaders agreed to intensify bilateral contacts at various levels in the coming period.

Kremlin calls Putin-US envoy talks 'small step toward peace'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow highly values American diplomatic efforts, describing Saturday's meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as a modest advance toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Qatar warns Gulf stability 'no longer' guaranteed amid US-Iran war

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari warned on Monday that Gulf stability can no longer be taken for granted amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, saying regional instability risks becoming a "new normal" without greater economic interdependence among neighbors.

Trump’s New Mexico map sparks backlash over name change

US President Donald Trump has shared a map replacing “New Mexico” with “New America,” prompting a sharp response from the state’s Democratic governor. While the White House amplified the image, no formal renaming process has been announced. Critics stress that the US president cannot unilaterally alter the name of a state, whose historical name predates the United States.

Kallas cancels EU defense advisory group after member-state outcry

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has shelved plans for a high-level defense advisory group following strong opposition from member states, with officials stressing that Europe still faces urgent questions over how to strengthen its military capabilities faster.

Japan's Takaichi seeks Trump meeting before Xi summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to meet US President Donald Trump before his scheduled talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month, seeking to align Tokyo's position on regional security ahead of the UN General Assembly.

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