Turkish FM Fidan attends Three Seas summit in Croatia

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan represented President Erdogan at the 11th Three Seas Initiative Summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The initiative brings together 12 EU member states between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black seas to enhance cooperation in energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure.

Turkish FM Fidan meets Bosnia’s Kristo on sidelines of Three Seas summit

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Borjana Kristo, chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Dubrovnik on the sidelines of the 11th Three Seas Initiative Summit. Fidan is representing President Erdogan at the summit, which focuses on regional connectivity and economic integration.

Türkiye, Armenia stress speedy reopening of Kars-Gyumri railway

The Türkiye-Armenia Joint Working Group met in Kars, eastern Türkiye, and emphasized the importance of reopening the Kars-Gyumri railway as soon as possible to strengthen regional transport connectivity. The meeting is part of ongoing normalization efforts between the two countries.

UN: Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic plummets 95% amid Iran conflict

Maritime transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has collapsed by over ninety-five percent since the outbreak of hostilities between Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran, United Nations officials confirmed Tuesday. The dramatic reduction in vessel movements through the critical energy corridor has triggered significant volatility in global oil markets and food commodity prices.

UN demands Israel halt illegal Golan Heights settlement expansion

The United Nations has issued a firm demand for Israel to abandon its planned expansion of illegal settlements within the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasized that such construction activities must immediately cease, citing Jerusalem's recent approval of a five-year infrastructure investment totaling $334 million. The controversial scheme aims to significantly boost Israeli population growth in the strategic territory captured during the 1967 conflict.

Trump signals prolonged maritime blockade against Tehran: Report

US President Donald Trump has reportedly directed his administration to maintain a sustained maritime embargo against Iran, opting to intensify economic pressure through comprehensive port restrictions. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump dismissed alternatives such as resuming military strikes or completely withdrawing from the conflict as carrying substantially greater strategic risks than maintaining the current naval blockade on Iranian commercial shipping.

European Parliament debates rights, migration policies and Gaza

European lawmakers engaged in heated discussions regarding the state of fundamental rights across the bloc, with deep divisions emerging over migration management, freedom of expression, and the European Union's position regarding Gaza. Green coordinator Anna Strolenberg emphasized that human rights must remain unconditional, while conservative factions argued the report prioritizes migrants over native citizens.

China tests world's first truck-mounted nuclear reactor prototype

Beijing has begun testing a groundbreaking mobile nuclear system designed to mount on vehicles, delivering 10 megawatts of power sufficient for artificial intelligence data centers. The prototype represents a significant leap in compact atomic energy technology, with Chinese officials highlighting its potential for remote locations, maritime vessels, and space applications while emphasizing inherent safety features and decades-long operational capacity without refueling.

UN committee warns Palestine faces fragmentation under occupation

A senior United Nations official issued a stark warning that Israeli occupation policies are rapidly driving Palestinian territories deeper into fragmentation and institutionalized despair. Speaking at an emergency Security Council session, the committee vice chair emphasized that Gaza and the West Bank constitute a single territorial unit facing systematic dispossession, demanding immediate international intervention to halt annexation and unlawful demographic engineering.

Iran warns Israel's 'impunity' threatens Middle East peace at UN

Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has warned the UN Security Council that Israel's unchecked violations across the Middle East are creating a dangerous culture of impunity. Addressing the Council's open debate, Iravani detailed alleged war crimes in Gaza, settlement expansion in the West Bank, and recent aggression against Iranian sovereignty.

OIC urges UN Council to end occupation beyond Gaza ceasefire

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has called on the United Nations Security Council to translate the Gaza ceasefire into comprehensive regional peace. Speaking on behalf of the 57-member bloc, Turkey's UN representative condemned escalating Israeli violations in Palestinian territories and demanded full withdrawal from occupied Arab lands including the Syrian Golan Heights.

Trump confirms King Charles stance on Iran nuclear weapons ban

During a state dinner in Washington, US President Donald Trump asserted that King Charles III supports his administration's hardline position against Iran acquiring nuclear capabilities. The remarks came as Washington and London reaffirmed their strategic partnership amid ongoing Middle East hostilities and Pakistani-brokered ceasefire efforts.

Trump claims German chancellor supports nuclear-armed Iran, Merz ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’

President Trump alleged that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thinks it’s acceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons, adding that Merz “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” He said a nuclear-armed Tehran would leave the world “hostage.” The attack follows Merz’s criticism of the US and Israel over the prolonged Iran war.

US customs denies 15% of tariff refund claims so far

Thousands of importers seek repayments after Supreme Court struck down $166 billion in Trump-era emergency tariffs, with data errors causing many rejections.

UK MPs block inquiry into Starmer over Epstein-linked Mandelson role

The Commons voted 335-223 against a Conservative-led motion to investigate whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament over the vetting of an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Putin warns drone strikes on Tuapse refinery risk environmental disaster

President Putin warned that drone strikes on energy facilities in the Russian port city of Tuapse could cause serious environmental consequences, as a regional state of emergency was declared following a massive fire at an oil refinery. Ukraine’s General Staff claimed responsibility for the attack as part of reducing Russia’s military-economic potential.

Three Lebanese rescuers trapped under rubble after Israeli strike

Civil defense personnel were hit while aiding wounded civilians in Majdal Zoun, as attacks continue despite an extended ceasefire. Over 2,500 killed since March.

Putin warns terror threats rising in Russia, blames Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that terrorist threats inside Russia are growing, directly accusing Ukraine's leadership of adopting "openly terrorist methods" to disrupt Moscow's military campaign. Speaking ahead of national elections scheduled for September, Putin cited increasing drone strikes on civilian energy facilities, including an attack on Tuapse that he said could trigger serious environmental damage. He insisted that despite these tactics, Russia will contain the threats while prioritizing the security of voters, particularly in Ukrainian territories under Russian control.

Gulf leaders reject any fees on Hormuz ships, demand free navigation

Gulf Cooperation Council leaders rejected Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz as “illegal” and opposed any fees on ships transiting the waterway. At a consultative meeting in Jeddah, they called for secure and free navigation and ordered steps for a joint oil and gas pipeline and an early warning system against ballistic missiles.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine to start exporting weapons abroad

Kyiv launches ‘Drone Deals’ initiative with partners in the Middle East, Europe, and Caucasus, while barring countries tied to Russia from receiving arms.

Türkiye signs HURJET export deal with Spain at Airbus facilities in Madrid

Turkish and Spanish officials attended a signing ceremony at Airbus facilities in Madrid for the export of the HURJET national jet trainer aircraft, produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), to Spain. The deal marks a significant milestone for Türkiye's defense industry.

Turkish, Uzbek FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call on Tuesday, according to diplomatic sources. No further details were provided.

Erdoğan warns of 'transformation wave in labor similar to Industrial Revolution'

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the world is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technology and AI, describing it as "a transformation wave in labor similar to the Industrial Revolution." Speaking at the OECD Skills Summit in Istanbul, he said human capital will be key to future national success.

Turkish Education Minister Tekin meets OECD chief Cormann at Istanbul skills summit

Turkish Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during the OECD Skills Summit in Istanbul on April 27, 2026. The meeting focused on education policies and workforce development.

Catastrophic Georgia wildfires burn 55,140 acres, destroy 120 homes

Sweeping across southern Georgia, devastating wildfires have consumed approximately 55,140 acres and destroyed at least 120 residences, marking the most destructive fire event in the state's history. Emergency crews battle flames in Clinch and Brantley counties while hundreds of displaced residents seek shelter in hotels and emergency facilities amid ongoing evacuation orders.