No peace in Middle East without two-state solution: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that lasting peace in the Middle East remains impossible without realizing a two-state solution for Palestinians, warning that Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are undermining diplomatic efforts.

UN chief vows 'everything possible' for Gaza diplomacy

Antonio Guterres says the United Nations will facilitate high-level meetings during the General Assembly, citing last year's Gaza peace plan as a model for resolving current conflicts.

Forensic experts from 40 countries to gather in Antalya

Hizir Asliyuksek announced that forensic experts from 40 countries will convene in Antalya next week for the 21st International Forensic Medicine Days Congress, where they will examine digital evidence, artificial intelligence applications, and addiction-related testimony in what the Council of Forensic Medicine head described as the largest gathering of its kind hosted by Türkiye.

Türkiye, Iran ministers discuss counterterrorism, cross-border security

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftci met with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss the dismantling of PKK affiliates, joint operations against organized crime, and enhanced cooperation on extradition and border security measures.

Türkiye sends flour to Palestinian refugees, displaced families in Lebanon

Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority delivered 2,000 tons of flour to Palestinian refugees and families displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon during a ceremony at the Port of Beirut attended by senior Turkish, Lebanese and UN officials, as Ankara pledged continued humanitarian support for the crisis-hit country.

Turkic intelligence chiefs convene in Kazakhstan on security

Heads of intelligence services from Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan gathered in Burabay on Tuesday to exchange views on counterterrorism, border security and emerging threats in cyberspace and artificial intelligence, signing a final declaration on regional cooperation, according to security sources.

Türkiye's intelligence chief visits Afghanistan for security talks

Ibrahim Kalin traveled to Kabul and Kandahar for high-level meetings with senior officials of the interim Taliban administration, focusing on deepening bilateral security cooperation and addressing regional threats.

Türkiye condemns Houthi drone attack on Mecca, backs Saudi Arabia

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's solidarity with Riyadh and urging an immediate halt to such escalatory actions that threaten regional stability and the security of Islam's holiest sites.

Germany urges rethink of EU 'associate member' label for Canada

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesman Stefan Kornelius said Berlin supports deeper ties with Ottawa but objects to the terminology, as Ursula von der Leyen proposed the status during an address to the European Parliament attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Türkiye, Iran FMs discuss conflict developments in phone call

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss recent developments following attacks in the region and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict, as Ankara continues its diplomatic engagement with regional actors, diplomatic sources in Ankara said.

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