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New ambassadors present credentials to President Erdogan in Ankara

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received letters of credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, South Korea, Mongolia, Kuwait, and Malaysia at the presidential complex in Ankara. The ceremony included separate welcomes and souvenir photos.

Italy approves Leonardo-Baykar drone joint venture with conditions

Italy has given conditional approval to a 50-50 joint venture between defense firm Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar to develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems. The government imposed conditions including that international sales be limited to countries aligned with EU and NATO policies, and that sensitive technologies remain classified. The venture is named LBA Systems.

Pope Leo welcomes US-Iran deal, urges strengthened Middle East stability

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the US-Iran agreement as an “encouraging outcome” of dialogue, expressing hope it would strengthen mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East. He thanked the countries that mediated the deal. The accord, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, is set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

How the Iran war shook the global economy: energy, inflation, growth

The US-Iran war has left deep scars on the global economy through higher energy prices, rising inflation, weaker growth, and disrupted commodity markets. The World Bank forecasts global growth to slow to 2.5% in 2026—a post-COVID low—and inflation to rise to 4%. Gulf economies, developing nations, and food security have been disproportionately affected.

European Parliament backs overhaul of EU rules on migrant returns

The European Parliament approved reforms to EU rules on returning irregular migrants, including “return hubs” in third countries, detention of up to 24 months, and investigative measures. The vote was 418-218. The framework requires cooperation from those subject to return decisions and compliance with fundamental rights and international law.

Lebanon’s Aoun says country has ‘independent track’ in ceasefire negotiations

President Joseph Aoun stated that Lebanon is pursuing an independent approach in ongoing negotiations, emphasizing that any settlement will be reached through the Lebanese state and not at its expense. He said Beirut is “certainly in favor of a ceasefire and of any country that helps us, including Iran,” but stressed that Lebanon is sovereign in its decision-making.

Trump arrives hour late to G7, jokes 'I'm the boss'

US President Donald Trump arrived one hour late to the final day's morning session of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. Upon entering the room, he joked to world leaders, "I'm the boss," drawing laughter from attendees. The session continued behind closed doors.

Turkish, Egyptian, Pakistani FMs discuss US-Iran peace process

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls with his Egyptian and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the US-Iran peace process and upcoming follow-up negotiations aimed at establishing lasting peace. The talks come as Pakistan, which led mediation, prepares for a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday.

Aselsan signs $905M air defense deal, Siper 2 completes firing test

Turkish defense firm Aselsan signed a €780 million ($905 million) contract with the Defense Industries Secretariat for air defense systems, strengthening the domestically developed Steel Dome multi-layered architecture. The contract covers systems including Korkut, Hisar, and Siper. Separately, the Siper 2 long-range system successfully destroyed a maneuvering target in its latest firing test.

China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as peace deal nears

China announced it will provide humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon, saying it is “deeply saddened” by the humanitarian disaster caused by the conflict. The aid aims to assist recovery and reconstruction. Beijing’s decision comes as the US and Iran prepare to sign a Pakistan-mediated peace deal on Friday, which includes an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

G7 backs Ukraine military aid, welcomes US-Iran peace deal

G7 leaders pledged increased military support for Ukraine, including air defense and long-range capabilities, and welcomed the US-Iran agreement as an opportunity to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They also endorsed a multinational maritime security initiative in the Strait of Hormuz, backed Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah, and called for Gaza reconstruction.

Iran tells Russia Israeli attacks on Lebanon 'must stop completely'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday that Israeli attacks on Lebanon "must stop completely," stressing the need for Washington to ensure proper implementation of the Islamabad ceasefire memorandum.

US Embassy denies Ben-Gvir visa waiver, requires fingerprint, visit canceled

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir canceled his planned US trip after the US Embassy required him to provide fingerprints for a visa application, a procedure typically waived for senior officials. Ben-Gvir, who has arrest warrants in several countries, was denied diplomatic treatment. He has frequently criticized Trump and opposed the US-Iran deal.

Lebanese president discusses southern Lebanon, UNIFIL operations with force commander

President Joseph Aoun met with UNIFIL commander Gen. Diodato Abagnara to discuss conditions in southern Lebanon, including difficulties facing UNIFIL movements and the post-mission phase. Aoun renewed condolences for peacekeepers killed. Despite a US-Iran agreement to end military operations in Lebanon, Israeli forces continued demolitions and shelling on Monday.

Israeli occupiers set fire to two mosques in occupied West Bank

Israeli occupiers set fire to parts of two mosques in the villages of Jiljilya and Mazra’a al-Nubani, north of Ramallah, and sprayed Hebrew slogans on their walls. The attacks come amid surging violence against Palestinians and their property. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have killed 1,169 Palestinians in the West Bank.

Yilmaz meets Lebanese deputy PM, warns of Israeli expansionism

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz received Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri in Ankara on Wednesday for talks stressing regional solidarity against Israeli expansionism and expanding bilateral cooperation, as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued despite a fragile ceasefire.

Türkiye's Fidan meets Russian Security Council secretary in Moscow

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Sergey Shoigu, secretary of Russia's Security Council, in Moscow on Wednesday for high-level talks, according to Türkiye's Foreign Ministry, which noted the encounter took place during Fidan's two-day visit to the Russian capital.

Israeli minister warns of 'worrying' Türkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli told Israel's 103 FM on Wednesday that the emerging "Türkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis" poses a strategic concern for Tel Aviv, claiming the three nations helped shape the US-Iran framework agreement amid criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's exclusion from the negotiations.

Trump suggests Israel let Syria 'take care of Hezbollah' in Lebanon

President Trump suggested to Israel that Syria should "take care of Hezbollah" in Lebanon, praising Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa as "very responsible" and "doing an amazing job." Trump criticized Israel's approach, saying "if Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, Syria will do the job."

Iran to receive immediate oil sanctions waivers under US-Iran deal, WSJ reports

Iran will be allowed to immediately sell oil and fuel under the US-Iran deal, with sanctions waivers taking effect upon signing, the Wall Street Journal reported. The waivers also cover banking, transportation, and insurance services needed to facilitate transactions.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be fully open, toll-free by Friday

President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be fully reopened by Friday and remain open to shipping toll-free on a permanent basis. He also said he would release the peace deal document with Iran and send it to Congress for review.

FAO chief economist warns Strait of Hormuz disruption risks global food crisis

Disruptions to trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz have created major bottlenecks in fertilizer and energy supplies vital to agriculture, raising the risk of accelerating food inflation and a potential food crisis, the FAO's chief economist warned. Corn, soybeans, and wheat prices have already risen.

Israel preparing for prolonged Lebanon presence despite US-Iran agreement

The Israeli army is preparing for a prolonged presence in Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement that ended the war across multiple fronts, Israeli media reported. The army is "ready to remain in Lebanon for a long period" if instructed, even as Washington and Tehran move toward signing the agreement on Friday.

Albanian anti-government protests enter 17th day over Trump-linked tourism project

Anti-government demonstrators in Albania's capital continued protesting a planned tourism development project linked to US President Trump's daughter for the 17th consecutive day. Protesters chanted "Albania is not for sale" and demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

Iran's Torabi receives new US visa, cleared to rejoin World Cup team

Iran's winger Mehdi Torabi has received a new multiple-entry US visa and is now cleared to rejoin Iran's national team for the remainder of the World Cup, the team's media department announced. Torabi's previous visa was issued for a single entry only.

Displaced Lebanese return to destroyed homes, businesses as war aftermath takes toll

Thousands of displaced Lebanese returning to southern villages after months of war are coming back to destroyed homes, ruined businesses, and entire neighborhoods scarred by Israeli bombardment. The returns accelerated after a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the conflict, but for many, the return has turned into a painful confrontation with the scale of devastation.

EU auto quota plan threatens Türkiye supply chains

European automakers Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis are pushing for new "Made in Europe" rules requiring 70% domestic content from EU member states. Turkish industry representatives warn the plan would sideline Türkiye's integrated supply chains, disrupting three decades of automotive cooperation and harming both Turkish and European manufacturers.

Turkish defence firm FNSS eyes Europe with Slovak JV

Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer FNSS has signed a framework agreement with Slovakia's CSG Group to establish a joint venture, targeting European NATO markets. The partnership will initially produce the CFL-120 KARPAT medium tank, based on FNSS's KAPLAN platform, combining Turkish engineering with European manufacturing.

Iran military warns Israel over Lebanon ceasefire violations

Iran's military command has warned Israel of a "strong response" if attacks in southern Lebanon persist, accusing Israeli forces of violating the ceasefire 84 times in just two days. The warning comes despite a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending regional hostilities, with Israeli officials indicating operations will continue.

US Senate rejects Iran war powers resolution after deal

The US Senate has narrowly blocked a war powers resolution aimed at ending military hostilities against Iran, with the 47-48 vote marking the first such action since Washington and Tehran announced a framework agreement. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while one Democrat opposed it.

Israeli media slams Netanyahu as 'humiliated' by Trump

Israeli analysts have launched scathing attacks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the US-Iran agreement, describing him as a "failure" and "liar" who was "humiliated" by President Trump. Columnists said Netanyahu was excluded from the deal and left unaware of its details, marking a "colossal strategic failure" for Israel.

US denies Israel access to Iran agreement, Israel unaware of full details

The United States rejected an Israeli request to review a memorandum of understanding reached with Iran, leaving Israel unaware of the agreement's full details, Israeli media reported. The agreement is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.

Kremlin denies Putin-Trump talks on Ukraine peace summit in US

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have not discussed organizing a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the US, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. Zelenskyy had proposed talks in a format where Putin would find it harder to refuse.

Sisi urges Gaza plan implementation at G7 summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for accelerated implementation of Donald Trump's Gaza plan during G7 talks in Evian, France, joined by Qatari and UAE leaders. Sisi reaffirmed commitment to a two-state solution while Arab leaders held separate bilateral meetings with the US president on regional stability.

Vance says Trump never aimed to install Iran's Pahlavi

US Vice President JD Vance has clarified that President Donald Trump never sought to install Reza Pahlavi as Iran's leader, emphasising that Washington's objectives were focused on ending Tehran's nuclear programme through diplomacy or military action. Vance described the US-Iran memorandum as a regional peace framework with conditional economic benefits.

G7 leaders welcome US-Iran deal, Merz confirms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that G7 leaders strongly welcomed the US-Iran framework agreement during summit talks in Evian, France. Merz called for rapid progress to a second phase of negotiations and urged the immediate, unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, citing falling oil prices and rising global markets as early positive indicators.

Fidan: Strait of Hormuz vital for global energy security

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stressed that uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for global energy markets and international commerce. Speaking in Moscow alongside his Russian counterpart, Fidan welcomed the US-Iran agreement while cautioning against provocations that could undermine diplomatic progress.

Iran's Qalibaf to lead delegation at US war deal signing

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf will head the delegation during the signing of a memorandum to end the war with the United States in Switzerland, while Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said details remain unclear and President Donald Trump announced Vice President JD Vance will attend the Friday ceremony in Geneva.

Qatar emir projects $1tn trade partnership with US

During the G7 summit in France, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told President Donald Trump that bilateral trade with the United States is expected to surpass $1 trillion. He also voiced optimism over the recent US-Iran agreement, which was mediated by Pakistan and is set to be signed in Switzerland.

Single image ignites Greek fury over Turkish naval drill

A photograph from Türkiye's DENİZKURDU-II/2026 military exercise has sent shockwaves through Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration. The image shows Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Greek military attachés seated side-by-side, a moment Greek media has condemned as a diplomatic trap orchestrated by Ankara.

Iranian ships cross US blockade for first time after ceasefire deal

Several Iranian oil tankers and cargo vessels passed through the United States naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz without obstruction on Tuesday, marking the first such movement since Washington and Tehran agreed to end their war through Pakistani-mediated talks.

G7 summit opens in France with Ukraine, Middle East on agenda

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations opened their annual summit in the French resort town of Evian on Tuesday with high-level talks on the war in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East, as host France welcomed an expanded roster of global leaders including Indian and Brazilian heads of state.

Iran coach says team ordered to leave US after opener

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei on Monday called his squad the "most repressed team" at the World Cup, claiming they were forced to depart Los Angeles immediately after their opening match against New Zealand and denied a scheduled recovery session amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Trump joins G7 talks on Ukraine in France amid reported Macron friction

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday participated in a G7 working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Evian, France, where he received a German national team jersey and faced reported tensions with host Emmanuel Macron during earlier bilateral talks.

Afghanistan welcomes US-Iran deal as step toward regional stability

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi welcomed the United States-Iran agreement on Tuesday as a positive development, telling a forum in Kabul that full implementation of the accord would contribute to stability across the region while warning that war harms all neighboring states.

US citizen, 92, recounts West Bank arson attack: 'I would have burned'

Yasser Rashid, a 92-year-old US passport holder, told Anadolu that an occupier sprayed gasoline through a mosque window and ignited it, as Mayor Mansour Mansour confirmed that 70 percent of Deir Dibwan's residents hold American citizenship yet remain vulnerable to escalating violence.

China retail sales drop for first time since 2022 as economy weakens

China's retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May in the first decline since December 2022, while urban fixed-asset investment contracted more sharply than expected, signaling acute imbalances between supply and demand in the world's second-largest economy.

Iran says Lebanon ceasefire prerequisite for ending war with US-Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon constitutes a prerequisite for halting the war between Tehran and the US-Israeli alliance, with the ceasefire agreement set to take formal effect on Friday ahead of phased negotiations in Switzerland.

US envoy, Iraqi premier discuss Baghdad weapons control plan

US Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi discussed Baghdad's efforts to consolidate all weapons under state authority and disband armed groups operating outside government control, as the two sides prepare for a White House summit in mid-July.

China urges restraint as Israel strikes Lebanon despite US-Iran deal

Beijing on Tuesday urged restraint as Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon persisted despite an initial peace agreement between Washington and Tehran to halt military operations across the region, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian emphasizing that Lebanon's sovereignty and security must not be infringed upon.

Israeli Supreme Court upholds detention of Gaza doctor

The Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal against the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and approved his continued imprisonment under Israel’s “unlawful combatant” law without filing charges, his attorney said, adding that the decision violates international protections for medical personnel.