Erdogan vows 'Terror-Free Türkiye' at Malazgirt commemoration

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to achieving a "Terror-Free Türkiye" and a terror-free region during commemorations in Muş, warning that the nation will never bow to external pressure regarding its security and territorial integrity.

Israel fears Türkiye's regional peace role: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said on Wednesday that Israel fears Türkiye's growing role in fostering regional peace and brotherhood, emphasizing Ankara's efforts to reconcile communities divided by terrorism while hailing the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces as a historic development.

Türkiye urges faster action on interconnected climate threats

Murat Kurum says climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation are deeply linked challenges requiring urgent global cooperation, as he outlined Türkiye's COP31 presidency priorities ahead of the November summit in Antalya.

Türkiye communications chief marks 955th Manzikert anniversary

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran commemorated the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert on NSosyal, linking Sultan Alp Arslan's historic victory to Ankara's contemporary "Türkiye Century" ambitions.

TRNC slams Greek Cypriot bid to block Barcelona youth camp

TRNC President Tufan Erhurman condemned attempts by the Greek Cypriot Administration to scuttle a planned Barcelona football academy camp for young players in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, calling efforts to deny children sporting opportunities because of the Cyprus issue a humanitarian defeat for all.

Türkiye, Syria discuss $10B trade target in Damascus

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat arrived in Damascus on Wednesday with a business delegation for the 63rd Damascus International Fair, meeting Syrian Economy Minister Nidal al-Shaar to discuss a $10 billion bilateral trade target and customs cooperation, Bolat noted on the Turkish platform NSosyal.

Putin and Sharaa discuss Russian base reorganization in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday discussed plans to reorganize Moscow's military presence at the Hmeimim and Tartus bases during a phone call, emphasizing their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan proposes fresh 60-day timeline for US-Iran talks

Pakistani government sources said Islamabad is seeking to broker a fresh 60-day period to revive stalled negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions against Tehran, with Army Chief Asim Munir having delivered the new proposals to Iranian leadership during his latest visit to the capital.

Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader alive but 'seriously wounded'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but sustained severe injuries to the left side of his body, predicting the conflict with Tehran would conclude "fairly soon" while claiming Washington has successfully reopened the Strait of Hormuz.

Latvia warns of Russian 'sub-conventional' activity surge

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said Russia has intensified its "sub-military, sub-conventional" activity across Europe, citing recent foiled attacks including a Slovak arson plot targeting a drone factory, while warning that Moscow never ceased such hybrid operations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

US-sanctioned ICC chief says court 'must not be dismantled'

ICC President Tomoko Akane warned on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court "must not be dismantled," urging member states to defend the institution as the US sanctions campaign against its judges intensifies over warrants for Israeli leaders.

Bulgaria-Türkiye border crossing renovation to boost capacity

Governor Yunus Sezer of Türkiye's northwestern Edirne province and Bulgarian National Customs Agency official Nikolay Shushkov have inspected renovation work at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, aiming to expand capacity and reduce waiting times for trucks and residents during peak travel periods.

Kremlin confirms CIA chief held security talks in Moscow

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian security officials during an unannounced visit to Moscow, while declining to disclose specific topics discussed as the White House and CIA remained silent on the rare high-level encounter.

Kremlin says no talks with US envoys planned this week

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that no talks between Moscow and Washington's representatives are planned for this week, dampening speculation that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner might travel to the Russian capital to revive stalled Ukraine peace negotiations.

Deep partial lunar eclipse to turn Moon reddish across Americas, Europe

Skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa are preparing for a deep partial lunar eclipse late Thursday into early Friday, when Earth’s shadow will cover roughly 96 percent of the Moon’s surface and lend the eclipsed portion a reddish or copper-colored appearance.

Israel reinforces seized UNRWA center in occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli authorities said they reinforced deployments overnight at the UNRWA vocational training center in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, a day after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participated in the seizure and declared there was "no place for the agency in Jerusalem and Israel."

US will 'gain nothing' from sanctions: Iranian president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Washington will achieve no objectives through economic coercion, vowing that Tehran will stand firm against the Trump administration's sweeping new sanctions campaign targeting the Islamic Republic's financial and commercial lifelines.

Petro links Colombia wildfires to ‘Greater Israel Project’

Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the wildfires devastating Tolima are connected to the so-called “Greater Israel Project,” while accusing President Abelardo de la Espriella’s administration of working with Israel. The claims come as fires have burned more than 25,000 hectares in the region since August 11.

Erdogan: Türkiye will stay course despite regional conflicts

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Türkiye will maintain its development trajectory despite regional conflicts, pledging to safeguard the sacred trust of 86 million people while addressing economic challenges and advancing the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative.

IAEA chief launches ATLAS initiative for maritime nuclear power

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that the agency is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at advancing civilian nuclear technology for maritime use, including nuclear-powered vessels and floating power plants, following talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington, DC.

Egypt urges US-Iran memorandum implementation to ease tensions

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff that Cairo views the US-Iran memorandum as a constructive step toward easing tensions, stressing the need for intensified regional efforts to prevent the conflict from expanding and to ensure freedom of navigation in international waterways.

Iraq summons Iranian envoy over social media map posts

Iraq's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's ambassador to Baghdad to demand clarification regarding social media posts by Iranian diplomatic missions that displayed regional maps using contentious nomenclature, stressing that such publications do not suit the depth of bilateral relations amid a dispute over waterway naming.

Türkiye's Halkbank secures extra $1.1B funding after US case win

Türkiye's state-owned Halkbank said on Tuesday it secured an additional $1.1 billion from international markets following the dismissal of a US criminal case, bringing total external funding raised to $5 billion as the lender expands its global medium-term note program.

Israeli warplanes strike Lebanon in violation of US-mediated deal

Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes struck the town of Majdal Zoun early Wednesday in violation of a US-mediated framework agreement, as tensions between Beirut and Tel Aviv persist following the collapse of a ceasefire in March and the resumption of cross-border hostilities.

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