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ASELSAN announced that its GOKALP Counter-UAV System successfully destroyed a target drone using a hit-to-kill interceptor during a live demonstration at the company's Ogulbey Technology Base, marking the entry of a fully mobile and cost-effective solution into Türkiye's autonomous air defense portfolio.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized the existing global order and the United Nations, warning that binding international accords and judicial rulings are increasingly ignored while the UN system lacks legitimacy for failing to reflect the will of the global community.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for discoveries explaining how molecular asymmetry essential to life emerges through autocatalysis, resolving a century-old mystery about homochirality with significant implications for drug development.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.

ASELSAN announced that its GOKALP Counter-UAV System successfully destroyed a target drone using a hit-to-kill interceptor during a live demonstration at the company's Ogulbey Technology Base, marking the entry of a fully mobile and cost-effective solution into Türkiye's autonomous air defense portfolio.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized the existing global order and the United Nations, warning that binding international accords and judicial rulings are increasingly ignored while the UN system lacks legitimacy for failing to reflect the will of the global community.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai for discoveries explaining how molecular asymmetry essential to life emerges through autocatalysis, resolving a century-old mystery about homochirality with significant implications for drug development.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.

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Erdogan departs New York after attending UN General Assembly

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Presidential plane departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport for Istanbul

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed New York on Wednesday following his attendance at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

The Turkish leader, who arrived in New York City on Saturday, delivered his address to the session on Tuesday, covering various topics including regional and global issues.

Throughout his stay, the majority of diplomatic discussions took place at Turkish House, which has emerged as a central hub for diplomatic activities and events.

Besides meeting US tech billionaire Elon Musk, the president held talks with heads of state and government including from Israel, Greece and Malaysia.

The presidential plane departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport at 10.25 p.m. Eastern Time (0225GMT) for Istanbul.

Türkiye's UN envoy Sedat Onal, US Ambassador Hasan Murat Mercan and New York Consul General Reyhan Ozgur bid farewell to the president and his entourage at the airport.

Titles :New York Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish House Türkiye UN General Assembly US