Erdogan discusses security with Rwanda, DR Congo leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held separate phone calls with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security, offering Ankara's support for peace efforts in eastern Congo, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

Erdogan, Tokayev discuss bilateral ties, regional issues in phone call

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call on Thursday, with Erdogan congratulating the Central Asian leader on the recent Kurultai elections and praising voter turnout as a sign of reform support.

Türkiye welcomes SDF dissolution, calls for unified Syria

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said Ankara welcomes the announced dissolution of the SDF and YPG in Syria, stressing that Türkiye seeks a stable and unified neighbor with full territorial integrity where Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens and other communities live together under a single state and army.

Trump says Putin 'not going to be attacking' NATO territory

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attack NATO territory, dismissing concerns about Moscow's intentions while downplaying reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered warnings to Russian officials during recent talks in Moscow.

Trump says millions of barrels flowing through Hormuz daily

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that millions of barrels of oil are continuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that American forces have cleared the waterway of mines and now maintain full control of the strategic chokepoint despite ongoing tensions with Tehran.

Türkiye-Syria trade reaches $3.75B in 2025

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced on Thursday that bilateral trade between Türkiye and Syria reached $3.75 billion in 2025, marking a 42% year-on-year increase, as he returned to Aleppo after 22 years to discuss reconstruction efforts with Syrian officials and investors.

Iran sets conditions for Hormuz reopening after Qatari talks

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Thursday that Washington must take practical steps to fulfill Tehran's conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen, warning that any hostile US action would draw a historic response, as Qatari mediation efforts continue between the two nations.

Türkiye's envoy in Washington marks 104th Victory Day anniversary

Ambassador Sedat Onal marked the 104th anniversary of Victory Day at a reception in Washington, honoring the 1922 victory over occupying Greek forces at Dumlupinar while emphasizing Ankara's deepening security partnership with the United States and the critical importance of NATO unity during turbulent global times.

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran, Doha can move past ‘painful events’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran and Doha can overcome recent “painful events” to resume bilateral cooperation, telling Qatar’s visiting prime minister that the Islamic Republic demands nothing beyond its legal rights and will not surrender to pressure.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing the renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' dismissing suggestions the move targets Ottawa despite escalating trade tensions that have seen Washington impose new tariffs and Ottawa respond with swift retaliation.

Carney rejects Trump 'Lake America' order, vows to keep Lake Ontario

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday rejected US President Donald Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America," insisting that Canadians will maintain the lake's historic Wendat-derived name amid escalating bilateral trade tensions.

US urges Israel, Syria to de-escalate after Abu al-Duhur strikes

US Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce urged Israel and Syria to pursue de-escalation following Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase earlier this month, telling the UN Security Council that Washington had also rescinded Damascus's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism to support regional stability.

Armenia no longer considers Russia strategic partner: Pashinyan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday that Yerevan no longer considers Moscow a strategic partner, accusing Russia and the Collective Security Treaty Organization of failing to uphold security commitments during the 2022 border escalation with Azerbaijan.

Syria at UN accuses Israel of threatening regional stability

Syria's envoy to the United Nations on Thursday accused Israel of conducting airstrikes and territorial incursions that threaten regional security, warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies were pushing the Middle East toward wider conflict despite Damascus's participation in US-sponsored de-escalation talks.

Israeli army strikes Lebanon despite US-mediated truce deal

Israeli forces conducted airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, claiming they were responding to explosive drone attacks by Hezbollah, as military tensions persisted despite a recent US-led framework agreement aimed at ending months of cross-border hostilities.

Syria developments back Türkiye's 'Terror-Free Region' goal, says Duran

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said Thursday that recent positive developments in Syria represent tangible steps toward Ankara's "Terror-Free Region" goal, emphasizing that Türkiye prioritizes peace, stability and economic cooperation while opposing aggression and expansionism.

Türkiye hails SDF dissolution, integration into Syrian state institutions

The National Defense Ministry on Thursday welcomed the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces and its integration into Syrian state institutions as a crucial step for preserving Syria's sovereignty, vowing that the Turkish Armed Forces will continue supporting Damascus under existing military cooperation agreements to ensure lasting stability and combat terrorism.

Qatar, Iran discuss 'navigational corridor' through Hormuz Strait

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and Abbas Araghchi held talks in Tehran on Thursday on establishing a temporary joint navigational corridor through the strategic waterway as part of a transitional framework that would also include mine-clearing operations, according to the Qatari Foreign Ministry.

NATO chief calls for stronger Europe, Canada within alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged European and Canadian allies to bolster their military contributions within the alliance, calling for a more equitable distribution of defense responsibilities alongside the United States during a joint news briefing with US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby.

Italy prepares 13th Ukraine arms package amid domestic concerns

The Italian government is preparing a 13th military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be presented to a parliamentary intelligence committee in early September, though the meeting was postponed from August amid concerns over public support and right-wing opposition to further arms deliveries.

Israel tops French parliamentarians' foreign lobbying trips

French lawmakers have visited Israel more than any other country over the past four years for lobby-funded trips, according to an investigation by Liberation newspaper. The research found that over 60 parliamentary visits to Israel were financed by the Brussels-based Israeli lobby group ELNET, with most trips occurring after October 2023.

Houthis strike western Yemen village with ballistic missile: Forces

The Iran-backed Houthi group fired a ballistic missile at a village north of the coastal city of Al-Khawkhah in Yemen's Hodeidah province on Thursday, according to pro-government Joint Forces, which said that casualties were feared but not immediately confirmed amid renewed clashes along multiple front lines.

North Korea warns US arms sale risks 'adverse effect' on security

North Korea's Foreign Ministry warned on Thursday that Washington's approval of a $125 million missile sale to South Korea demonstrates "hostility" and threatens the Asia-Pacific security environment, vowing a "serious, immediate and powerful response" to the military buildup.

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