Türkiye, Brazil seek stronger trade and defense ties in call

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reviewed Türkiye-Brazil relations and international developments in a phone conversation Monday. Erdogan stressed that greater cooperation in investment, trade and the defense industry could create mutual economic gains, while both countries’ diplomatic approaches to regional and global crises could contribute to wider peace efforts.

Türkiye forms four subcommissions under National Solidarity Law

Türkiye has created four specialized subcommissions to oversee the implementation of the National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Cohesion Law. The Monitoring and Evaluation Board, chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, brought together senior officials to coordinate the process, with priorities including legal affairs, social integration, disarmament, monitoring and efforts to eliminate terrorism and violence.

Erdogan and Lithuania premier discuss defense, bilateral ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius reviewed Türkiye-Lithuania relations and regional developments during a phone call Monday. Erdogan stressed the need for Ankara and Vilnius to expand engagement across multiple fields, with particular emphasis on defense industry cooperation, while also reaffirming Türkiye’s efforts to help bring the Russia-Ukraine war to a lasting peace.

Türkiye envoy hails US move to delist Syria from terror sponsors

Nuh Yilmaz says Washington’s decision to remove Damascus from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list eliminates the final barrier to Syria’s global integration, voicing hope that the move will benefit the entire Syrian people and the Syrian state while contributing to regional stability.

Israel killed over 21,500 children, destroyed 1,077 mosques in Gaza: Office

The Gaza Government Media Office said Monday that Israeli forces have killed more than 21,500 Palestinian children and completely destroyed 1,077 mosques since October 2023, condemning the systematic targeting of civilians and urging mediators to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations.

Oil tanker disabled off Oman after projectile strike: UKMTO

UK Maritime Trade Operations reported Monday that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, disabling the vessel's engine room, while all crew members were confirmed safe as maritime authorities launched an investigation.

Syrian president says country 'turning page' after US terror delisting

Ahmad al-Sharaa on Tuesday hailed Washington's decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 46 years, saying the move allows the war-torn nation to shed a painful legacy and enter a new phase of reconstruction while thanking US President Donald Trump for the historic move.

Macron: Russia will 'escalate' against Europe over Ukraine support

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that Russia will seek to escalate against European countries to deter support for Ukraine, telling allies gathered in Kyiv that NATO members face mounting provocations and calling for accelerated air defense deliveries.

US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran financially

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced the launch of Operation Economic Outcast, an "unprecedented" campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines, warning that entities facilitating Tehran's money laundering will be permanently expelled from the US dollar system.

IRGC calls economic war ‘main battlefield’ against US

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday that economic warfare represents the "main battlefield" in confronting the US, declaring readiness to cooperate with President Masoud Pezeshkian's government to neutralize multilayered sanctions and strengthen national economic resilience.

Canada says trade talks can resume with 'right attitude' from US

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will resume trade negotiations with the United States only when Washington demonstrates the proper approach toward Canadian industry and a true partnership, as a 50% tariff on CAN$28 billion worth of Canadian goods took effect Saturday following the collapse of talks last week.

Macron, Saudi crown prince reject navigation fees in Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday said they oppose any direct or indirect fees on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, calling for restored maritime traffic and a diplomatic solution guaranteeing the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.

Hegseth says US ready for further strikes on Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that Washington is prepared to order additional military strikes against Iran if necessary, asserting that US forces maintain an "ironclad" blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while warning Tehran against "overplaying their hand" with American forces.

Türkiye ranks seventh globally in agricultural output

Türkiye ranked seventh worldwide and first in Europe for agricultural output in 2025, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said Monday, highlighting the sector’s expansion and investments in irrigation, afforestation and agricultural production. Yumakli said Türkiye’s output increased from $24.5 billion in 2002 to $83.2 billion last year.

Putin says Russia-India trade rebounds as ties deepen

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia-India trade has resumed growth this year as Moscow and New Delhi broaden cooperation in energy, fertilizers, nuclear power and advanced technology. Speaking in Moscow with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Putin also pointed to upcoming meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and closer coordination between the two countries.

Zelenskyy urges tougher pressure on Russia to force peace talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for greater military and financial pressure on Russia, arguing that the Ukraine war must become more costly for Moscow to encourage negotiations. He said Russia is spending roughly twice as much as Ukraine on the conflict, while Kyiv faces a major budget deficit and needs additional support for weapons, air defense and drone production.

US launches Iran sanctions drive targeting key financial lifelines

The United States has launched a broad new sanctions campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Washington aims to cut Tehran off from international finance. The measures target sectors including aviation, shipping, gold, technology and digital assets, while more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels are being blacklisted.

Syria welcomes US terrorism delisting as new era takes shape

Syria welcomed its removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, describing the decision as a consequence of the political transformation that followed the fall of the former regime. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said the move reflects Damascus’ stated commitment to international security, cooperation and closer relations with the United States.

US envoy hails Syria terrorism delisting as path to stability

The United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism is a “decisive step” toward closer international engagement, US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said Monday. Barrack, who also serves as US ambassador to Türkiye, said the move could help create conditions for investment, trade, security cooperation and long-term stability.

Türkiye marks 10 years since Operation Euphrates Shield

Türkiye is commemorating the 10th anniversary of Operation Euphrates Shield, the cross-border campaign launched against Daesh in northern Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the National Defense Ministry paid tribute to soldiers killed during the operation and expressed gratitude to veterans, highlighting the campaign as a major step in Türkiye’s fight against terrorism and regional instability.

Türkiye ramps up trade integration with OIC states

The Turkish Trade Ministry said exports to Organization of Islamic Cooperation member countries reached $41.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, marking a $345.7 million yearly increase as Ankara works to lift the Islamic bloc's share of total exports to 30 percent by 2028 under its medium-term program.

Iran says US sanctions will fail as regional tensions escalate

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed repeated US sanctions as ineffective, arguing that their main impact falls on ordinary Iranians. Tehran also said it has received proposals for talks on regional security, while tensions remain high following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and stalled negotiations over security guarantees and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Armenian PM says Yerevan to apply for EU membership in near future

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers in Yerevan that Armenia will submit a formal request to join the European Union in the near future as the first step toward a potential membership referendum, noting that the process will require substantial work and consideration of Eurasian Economic Union concerns.

Netherlands to skip Eurovision 2027 over Gaza concerns

The Netherlands will withdraw from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with public broadcaster AVROTROS saying the competition can no longer convincingly present itself as neutral amid the Gaza genocide. The broadcaster also cited concerns over press freedom and growing divisions among participants, while calling for clearer rules on the participation of countries involved in genocides.

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