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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.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.

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.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.

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Syrian foreign minister visits Ankara for talks with Fidan

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Syrian foreign minister visits Ankara for talks with Fidan

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in Ankara, Turkiye on October 08, 2026.

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday received his Syrian counterpart Hassan al-Shibani in Ankara for discussions on bilateral relations and regional security arrangements, as the two neighbors deepen diplomatic engagement following Fidan's recent visit to Damascus.

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted his Syrian counterpart Hassan al-Shibani in Ankara on Thursday for discussions on bilateral ties, according to diplomatic sources. No further details were provided regarding the closed-door meeting.

The talks follow Fidan's Sept. 13 visit to Syria to discuss bilateral relations and efforts to establish lasting stability, peace and prosperity. He also addressed Syria's integration process, particularly the dissolution of the SDF.

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Fidan underlined the importance of timely implementation of decisions regarding the SDF. Thursday's meeting is understood to have continued discussions on the matter.

Titles :hakan fidan hassan al-shibani syria türkiye ankara sdf syrian democratic forces diplomacy