Türkiye's Fidan meets Indonesian president in Jakarta

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held high-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday, as Ankara continues to expand its diplomatic engagement across Southeast Asia.

Türkiye plans Hejaz Railway extension as Hormuz alternative

Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Wednesday that Türkiye aims to modernize and extend the historic Hejaz Railway to Oman to establish an alternative global trade corridor bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, while confirming that financing has been secured for a major rail project on Istanbul's Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge.

Turkish parliament speaker says UN ineffective, global institutions have collapsed

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus declared that institutions underpinning the international system have collapsed, criticizing the UN as powerless to prevent conflicts, stop aggression, or hold perpetrators accountable. “The United Nations means little more than an office in New York,” he said. He spoke at an event hosted by the Finland-Türkiye Interparliamentary Friendship Group.

Türkiye, seven others condemn Israeli Al-Aqsa violations

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan condemned Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that such violations of international law fuel regional instability and undermine peace efforts, according to Anadolu Agency.

Fidan hails Singapore ties on first Asia-Pacific tour stop

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he held comprehensive talks with Singapore's leadership on advancing bilateral cooperation in defence, trade and digital transformation, as he opened a tour of the Asia-Pacific region aimed at bolstering Ankara's strategic partnerships.

Hamas denies refusing to hand over Gaza governance

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has denied allegations that the group is refusing to relinquish control of the Gaza Strip, describing claims by the Board of Peace as "misleading lies" intended to justify continued Israeli aggression.

Iran accuses US of attacks from Kuwait, Bahrain bases

Tehran's Foreign Ministry said Washington launched strikes on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a communications tower on Qeshm Island early Wednesday, holding the two Gulf states responsible for the operations.

Trump says he was ‘perturbed’ by Netanyahu’s ‘constantly fighting’ with Lebanon

President Trump told Pod Force One that he was “perturbed” by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s stance of “constantly fighting” with Lebanon, and said he told Netanyahu “at some point … we gotta stop this.” Trump added that “if there wasn’t me, there would be no Israel right now,” citing Iran’s nuclear program.

Rubio: Israel’s Gaza occupation plan not part of Trump peace proposal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a House subcommittee that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reported instruction to seize 70% of Gaza land is not part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Rubio also warned that no international funding will flow to Gaza unless Hamas disarms, as donors fear renewed war.

Germany faces 'tough competition' for UN Security Council seat

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany faces "tough competition" from European allies Austria and Portugal in the race for a nonpermanent UN Security Council seat, as Berlin seeks to overcome criticism over its stance on the Gaza conflict to secure the required two-thirds majority at Wednesday's General Assembly vote.

GCC denounces Iran’s ‘dangerous escalation’ after attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as a “dangerous and unprecedented escalation.” He called for a “firm international stance” to stop Iran’s “aggressive practices,” stressing that the security of Bahrain and Kuwait is integral to GCC security.

Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader involved in talks, they ‘seem to be getting along well’

President Trump told Pod Force One that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in negotiations to end the war, and that they “seem to be getting along quite well.” Trump said he would “probably meet” Khamenei “at some point.” He also claimed Iran has already agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons.

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as a "clear violation" of international law, pledging full support for any measures the two Gulf states take to safeguard their sovereignty.

Frederiksen unveils third Danish government with reshuffled cabinet

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced her third government on Wednesday, unveiling a four-party coalition that reshuffles key ministers including the finance and justice portfolios, though the new center-left administration will lack a parliamentary majority and must rely on external support from left-wing allies to govern effectively.

France says Russia targeting it in information war over Ukraine

French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said Wednesday that Moscow is targeting Paris in the information sphere because of its support for Kyiv, warning that Europe faces mounting pressure from both eastern and western directions.

Kuwait Airways resumes flights after Iranian attacks, limited to Terminal 4

Kuwait’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation announced a partial resumption of flight operations at Kuwait International Airport, allowing only Kuwait Airways flights to operate through Terminal 4 following damage assessments. Earlier, Kuwait said Iranian strikes killed one person, injured several others, and damaged the airport and diplomatic missions.

CENTCOM says Iranian drone attack on US forces in Kuwait failed

US Central Command announced that an additional wave of Iranian drones targeting US forces in Kuwait failed, with air defenses successfully downing multiple UAVs. No US personnel or assets were harmed. CENTCOM also denied IRGC claims of hitting the US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a US air base, calling them “false.”

Israeli drone strike kills paramedic in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli drone strike killed a paramedic from the Risala Scout Association in the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, Lebanon’s state-run NNA reported. A second strike hit the same town. The attack came a day after a fourth round of US-sponsored talks in Washington aimed at preserving the truce.

Kuwait says 1 killed in Iranian strikes, retains 'full right' to respond

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks killed one person and damaged civilian infrastructure, stressing it reserves its full right to respond under international law.

Israeli strike hits civilians in Gaza's Al-Shati camp

Medical officials at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital said they received wounded Palestinians including children after Israeli forces targeted a civilian area in the Al-Shati Refugee Camp west of Gaza City, noting the incident occurred despite a ceasefire agreement meant to halt hostilities.

Beijing rejects forced labor claims, slams US tariff plans

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Wednesday rejected allegations of forced labor in the country's production sectors and criticized the Trump administration's proposal to impose additional tariffs on at least 60 economies, warning that trade wars serve no one's interest.

Ukraine urges dialogue with Poland as WWII unit name sparks row

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged dialogue and closer ties with Warsaw on Wednesday, saying soldiers who chose to name a special forces unit after a WWII nationalist army had no anti-Polish intentions, as Polish President Karol Nawrocki moved to revoke an award given to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

US envoy welcomes Iraqi plan to place militia weapons under state control

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack welcomed the Iraqi government's initiative to integrate armed factions into state institutions and consolidate weapons under official control, describing the step as foundational to restored sovereignty and long-term national stability.

New Delhi hotel blaze kills at least 21

Delhi Police confirmed that at least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out in a multi-story hotel in the Indian capital's Malviya Nagar district on Wednesday morning, while more than 40 others were rescued and hospitalized as authorities launched an investigation.

Iran missiles hit separatist HQ in northern Iraq, group says

The Komala group said two missiles struck its headquarters in Erbil province early Wednesday, causing material damage but no casualties.