Türkiye condemns Houthi drone attack on Mecca, backs Saudi Arabia

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's solidarity with Riyadh and urging an immediate halt to such escalatory actions that threaten regional stability and the security of Islam's holiest sites.

Türkiye, Iran FMs discuss conflict developments in phone call

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss recent developments following attacks in the region and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict, as Ankara continues its diplomatic engagement with regional actors, diplomatic sources in Ankara said.

Türkiye, Azerbaijan 'two islands of stability' in region: Fidan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Türkiye and Azerbaijan as "two islands of stability" in a troubled region during a visit to Baku, where he held talks with President Ilham Aliyev and his Azerbaijani counterpart on deepening economic and security ties.

Türkiye's intelligence chief visits Afghanistan for security talks

Ibrahim Kalin traveled to Kabul and Kandahar for high-level meetings with senior officials of the interim Taliban administration, focusing on deepening bilateral security cooperation and addressing regional threats.

Israel poses greatest threat to Syria's stability: Turkish FM

Hakan Fidan said Israel poses the greatest potential threat to Syrian stability during his visit to Damascus this week, warning that Tel Aviv's destabilizing actions undermine positive developments as the war-torn country rebuilds following the fall of the Assad regime.

Turkic intelligence chiefs convene in Kazakhstan on security

Heads of intelligence services from Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan gathered in Burabay on Tuesday to exchange views on counterterrorism, border security and emerging threats in cyberspace and artificial intelligence, signing a final declaration on regional cooperation, according to security sources.

Türkiye, Iran ministers discuss counterterrorism, cross-border security

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftci met with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss the dismantling of PKK affiliates, joint operations against organized crime, and enhanced cooperation on extradition and border security measures.

Türkiye sends flour to Palestinian refugees, displaced families in Lebanon

Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority delivered 2,000 tons of flour to Palestinian refugees and families displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon during a ceremony at the Port of Beirut attended by senior Turkish, Lebanese and UN officials, as Ankara pledged continued humanitarian support for the crisis-hit country.

UN chief vows 'everything possible' for Gaza diplomacy

Antonio Guterres says the United Nations will facilitate high-level meetings during the General Assembly, citing last year's Gaza peace plan as a model for resolving current conflicts.

Fed signals another rate hike this year after raising rates

The Federal Reserve signaled that policymakers expect one additional interest rate increase before the end of 2026 after raising the benchmark borrowing cost by 25 basis points on Wednesday, marking the first hike in more than three years as officials remain concerned about elevated inflation.

No peace in Middle East without two-state solution: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that lasting peace in the Middle East remains impossible without realizing a two-state solution for Palestinians, warning that Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are undermining diplomatic efforts.

Germany urges rethink of EU 'associate member' label for Canada

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesman Stefan Kornelius said Berlin supports deeper ties with Ottawa but objects to the terminology, as Ursula von der Leyen proposed the status during an address to the European Parliament attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Lavrov warns of 'very short' war if Europe attacks Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that any European military aggression against Russia would trigger a conflict that is "completely different" and "very short," stressing that Moscow has no intention of targeting Western nations while criticizing NATO expansion and Brussels' war rhetoric.

European bond yields hit multi-year highs on Middle East tensions

European government bond yields surged to multi-year highs on Tuesday as escalating Middle East tensions threatened critical energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz and reignited inflation concerns, forcing investors to price in prolonged tight monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

Türkiye's Akinci drone downs aerial target with Sungur missile

Baykar's Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle successfully engaged and destroyed a high-speed target drone using an indigenously developed Sungur missile during a test over the Black Sea, demonstrating the platform's expanding air-to-air capabilities and bolstering Türkiye's defense sector.

US, Chinese top negotiators to meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers he will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday in Washington for final preparatory talks ahead of the September 24 summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with the agenda also expected to include artificial intelligence governance.

Vance says US Mideast policy cannot be 'subservient' to Israel

US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that Washington cannot allow its Middle East foreign policy to be "subservient to the state of Israel," stressing that the US sometimes disagrees with its key ally despite their close military and intelligence ties, during an appearance on a YouTube podcast.

China calls for return to Islamabad pact as Xi set to meet Trump

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran and the United States on Wednesday to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding at the earliest opportunity, warning that continued conflict serves neither regional stability nor international energy markets as President Xi Jinping prepares to meet his American counterpart in Washington next week.

EU proposes Canada as first 'associate member' in partnership overhaul

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member," calling for urgent reimagining of partnerships to address critical mineral dependence and emerging technology competition.

Malaysia urges restraint after drone intercepted near Mecca

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for immediate restraint and dialogue on Wednesday following the interception of a drone near Islam's holiest city of Mecca, warning that any threat to the sanctity of holy places would be wholly unacceptable and risks further regional escalation.

Zelenskyy says Russia tried to hit his plane twice in recent weeks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow attempted to target his presidential aircraft with drones on two separate occasions while he traveled through Moldovan airspace, claiming the strikes were aimed at Chisinau because his plane was on the ground there.

Pakistan army: Mecca pact aims for 'collective deterrence'

Pakistan's army spokesman said the trilateral Mecca defense pact with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is designed for collective deterrence and carries no regional ambitions, stressing that the agreement formalizes decades of defense ties and will see Islamabad head the alliance's secretariat for three years.

Chinese and Iranian FMs meet in Beijing ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and regional tensions, according to Xinhua News Agency, with the meeting coming days before a scheduled summit between the Chinese and US presidents.

Iran downs US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday its air defenses shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper over Qeshm Island at 2:29 a.m. local time, claiming this marks the 52nd such drone it has downed since the United States and Israel launched large-scale attacks against the Islamic Republic on February 28.

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