Türkiye's Roketsan joins Polish defense expo seeking NATO partnerships

Turkish defense firm Roketsan is displaying advanced missile systems and precision-guided munitions at the MSPO 2026 defense expo in Kielce, Poland, seeking to deepen strategic partnerships with European allies and contribute to NATO's collective deterrence capabilities amid Warsaw's ongoing military modernization drive.

Germany’s AfD demands deportation of 1M rejected asylum seekers

Alice Weidel told the Bundestag that voters had backed a radical shift to curb mass immigration, demanding the removal of over one million rejected asylum seekers, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected the proposal as "nothing other than ethnic cleansing by skin color and origin."

EU says Israeli settlements illegal as 11 states impose trade curbs

The European Union has reaffirmed that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories violate international law and impede the two-state solution, as eleven European nations and Canada announced plans to impose national trade restrictions on goods originating from these areas.

GCC chief welcomes 12-nation move to restrict settlement trade

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the decision by 12 European and North American nations to impose trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements, describing the measure as an important international stance that strengthens efforts to protect Palestinian rights and preserve their path to statehood.

Pakistan army says 11 militants killed in Balochistan raids

The Pakistani military said Wednesday it killed 11 militants in separate intelligence-based operations in southwestern Balochistan province, adding that security forces also seized nearly three tons of explosives amid persistent accusations of Indian involvement in regional unrest.

Germany faces winter gas crunch as storage hits 15-year low

Germany’s natural gas storage facilities have entered September at their weakest level in 15 years, raising fresh concerns over winter supplies. The country’s Energy Storage Initiative (INES) says reserves could reach 77 percent by November, but warns that this may still fall short during an exceptionally cold winter, potentially triggering shortages as early as January.

Yemeni forces clash with Houthis across four provinces in major escalation

Government-aligned Giants Brigades said they carried out "precise strikes" against Houthi positions as clashes spread across Taiz, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Al-Hudaydah provinces Wednesday, marking the widest military escalation since 2022 and prompting reinforcements to the strategic coastal city of Mokha.

Norway holds traditional funeral for late King Harald V

Norway held a traditional state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday, bringing together thousands of military personnel and European royalty in Oslo to honor the monarch who died in August at the age of 89, as ceremonies commenced at the Royal Palace and continued toward the historic cathedral.

Iran condemns US vessel attacks, cites 'self-defense' strikes

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, saying Tehran's armed forces responded by targeting American military bases in Jordan and several US vessels.

GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 opens in Istanbul with global investor pool

The premier technology summit GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 opened Wednesday in Istanbul with investors from 70 countries and over 120 startups, as officials positioned the gathering as a nexus for artificial intelligence innovation bridging global markets and local enterprises seeking international expansion.

MKE establishes 'Zafer' subsidiary in Egypt for joint production

MKE General Manager İlhami Keleş said the Turkish defense manufacturer established a wholly owned Cairo subsidiary named "Zafer" to manage commercial activities and joint production projects with Egypt's Ministry of Military Production, noting that the two countries signed agreements covering energetic materials and ammunition systems.

Austria starts school year with hijab ban targeting young Muslim girls

Austria has commenced its new academic year by enforcing a contentious ban on headscarves for girls under 14 in both state and private schools. While the government cites gender equality and integration, a Muslim family has already challenged the law in court. Legal experts argue the ban may be unconstitutional and disproportionately targets Islam.

Merchant vessels hit by disabling fire in Arabian Gulf: UKMTO

UK Maritime Trade Operations said Wednesday it received reports at 2215GMT Tuesday that several merchant vessels were hit by disabling fire in the northern Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Aktif Bank becomes first Turkish lender to join China's CIPS

Aktif Bank announced on Monday that it has become the first Turkish lender to join China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) at a major trade fair in Xiamen, enabling direct yuan-denominated transactions that will reduce conversion costs for Turkish exporters and SMEs.

South Korean groups urge Lee to reject US Hormuz pressure

Representatives of South Korean civic organizations and opposition lawmakers urged President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday to reject US pressure for military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that sending assets to the strategic waterway would effectively make Seoul a participant in the ongoing conflict.

Belgian minister threatens anti-terror action against pro-Palestinian festival

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken suggested invoking new anti-terror laws against ManiFiesta, a festival hosting Palestinian artists, drawing criticism from opposition lawmakers who accused him of attempting to criminalize dissent.

Trump bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and vehicle imports

The White House announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump signed proclamations barring imports of certain Canadian dairy products, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles effective Sept. 29, citing retaliation for Ottawa's fresh tariffs on US steel, appliances and dairy products.

Rubio says Colombia inherited 'disasters' from Petro era

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that President Abelardo De La Espriella's administration inherited a nation crippled by poor decisions and disasters from the previous government, as the two leaders met in Barranquilla to sign security accords resetting bilateral relations.

Jordan says air defenses destroyed 18 Iranian ballistic missiles

Jordan's armed forces said early Wednesday that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 18 ballistic missiles launched from Iran, with two projectiles landing in unpopulated areas as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed continued attacks against American targets.

Iran says it targeted US vessels, 8 oil tankers in 'response to aggression'

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Wednesday its naval forces targeted two US vessels and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, claiming the attacks inflicted heavy damage on the vessels as retaliation for US aggression including strikes on five Iranian tankers.

Israel orders British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem shut

The Israeli government on Wednesday ordered the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, stripping diplomats of accreditation in a retaliatory move that followed London's ban on imports from illegal settlements and sanctions targeting companies involved in their expansion.

Israeli air, artillery attacks hit southern Lebanon at dawn

Lebanese state media reported that Israeli forces carried out air and artillery attacks across southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as hostilities intensified despite ongoing US-led diplomatic efforts to secure an Israeli withdrawal from the disputed border region.

Seoul consults US, European allies on Strait of Hormuz

President Lee Jae Myung told his French counterpart that Seoul will determine its contribution to international efforts in the Strait of Hormuz based on national interests and public consensus rather than external pressure, as officials confirmed ongoing consultations with Washington, Paris and London.

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