Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Saudi and Pakistani counterparts in New York to advance the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense. The trilateral discussions took place on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. Fidan sat down with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to […]
Dozens of foreign diplomats staged a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approached the podium to speak. Delegations, including representatives from Türkiye, formed long lines at the exits, leaving much of the main hall empty. Echoing scenes from previous years, Netanyahu delivered his address largely to vacant seats. […]
North Korea has conducted a test launch of an improved 240-millimeter guided multiple rocket launcher system, state-run KCNA reported. The new system is designed to strengthen the country’s firepower along its southern border, according to the report. KCNA said the test demonstrated the rockets’ accuracy and performance, highlighting their autonomous precision guidance system and increased […]
Nine soldiers have died and seven remain missing after sudden severe winds swept 19 personnel into the Caspian Sea during a military exercise off the coast of Kazakhstan. The incident occurred roughly 43 kilometers from Aktau when weather conditions abruptly deteriorated during a naval training operation. The Kazakhstan Ministry of Defense confirmed that three soldiers […]
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated after eight drones recently crossed the border into Pakistani airspace. In retaliation, Pakistani forces launched airstrikes against 10 locations in Afghanistan allegedly used to deploy and store the unmanned vehicles. Authorities reported that four drones were shot down near the Torkham border, while the remaining four were intercepted […]
Two people were killed and eight injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv involving ballistic missiles and drones, while six people died in a strike on a vegetable warehouse in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian police said explosions were heard across Kyiv, damaging nine homes, a post office, warehouses and dozens of vehicles in three […]
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a red carpet and military air show at Joint Base Andrews. This marked the first time in 11 years a U.S. president personally greeted a foreign leader at the military base. The two leaders are set to meet at the White House to discuss tariffs, […]
The Cappadocia exhibition stand drew massive crowds at the Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo, offering international visitors a deep dive into Türkiye’s unique historical and natural wonders. A high-level Turkish delegation attended the major industry event to bolster international ties and showcase the region’s iconic attractions. Emphasizing their broader goals, Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök stated […]
While much of Türkiye begins to feel the autumn chill, beachgoers in Antalya are still enjoying the warm Mediterranean waters this September. With temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius and a break from the intense summer heat, the popular tourist city has settled into a peaceful, less crowded atmosphere. Visitors are taking advantage of the […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara was recently spotted taking an unexpected walk through the bustling streets of New York City. The leader is currently in the United States to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Photographers captured him casually mingling with the crowds, notably passing right by the Turkish House during his […]