Azerbaijan and Türkiye foreign ministers discuss Middle East

Japan hosts World Expo in Osaka for first time in 55 years

Japan’s Expo 2025 in Osaka continues to draw large crowds, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors daily and attracting 25 million since opening nearly six months ago.

Azerbaijan and Türkiye chiefs of staff discuss military cooperation

Türkiye’s Chief of General Staff, General of the Army Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, hosted Azerbaijan’s Chief of General Staff, Colonel-General Karim Valiyev, at the “High-Level Observer Day” of the “Fire Freedom-2025” exercise in Ankara.

S&P, Nasdaq, dow close lower as investors Eye Fed and Inflation

U.S. shares ended Tuesday in negative territory as investors, cut off from official economic data due to the ongoing government shutdown, looked to alternative indicators and comments from Federal Reserve officials for guidance on economic weakness and monetary policy.

German town mayor seriously injured in knife attack

The newly elected mayor of Herdecke in northwestern Germany, Social Democrat Iris Stalzer, was seriously injured in a knife attack near her home by an unknown assailant or assailants.

Sumud Flotilla's Turkish activists land in Istanbul

Fifteen Turkish activists, who were detained by Israel aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, arrived at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday.

Turkish and Azerbaijani foreign ministers meet ahead of Turkic Summit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met on Monday with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said via the country’s social media platform NSosyal.

Ukraine and OSCE discuss child deportations

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met on Tuesday with a delegation from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly, marking the first visit to Ukraine by the group’s President, Pere Joan Pons.

Turkish stocks end Tuesday on positive note

Türkiye’s benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, closed Tuesday at 10,814.11 points, up 0.74% from the previous session.

EU tightens visa-free travel rules over human rights

The European Parliament has passed new legislation making it easier to suspend visa-free travel for nationals of third countries found to violate human rights or ignore international court rulings.

Israel-Hamas prisoner swap pending

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday via a social media post that Israel has agreed on an “initial withdrawal line” for Gaza, which has also been communicated to Hamas.

U.S. Proposes Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called on Palestinian group Hamas to act swiftly in ongoing hostage release and peace negotiations in the Gaza Strip.

Plane carrying 137 Flotilla activists lands in Istanbul

A total of 137 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 36 Turkish nationals, landed at Istanbul Airport on Saturday after being intercepted and detained by Israel in international waters.

Kobakhidze warns diplomats on unlawful support

Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has called on the European Union’s (EU) ambassador to the country to distance themselves from the recent events on the streets of Tbilisi and to condemn them unequivocally.

Fiala: Czech Republic will remain democratic and west-aligned

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Saturday (October 4) acknowledged defeat in the parliamentary elections to billionaire Andrej Babiš’s ANO party, but affirmed that the country would remain a part of the West.

Türkiye–UAE currency swap deal expected to boost Gulf investments

The currency swap agreement signed between the central banks of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to strengthen Türkiye’s digital banking sector and attract fresh investment from the Gulf.

Over the past five years, Türkiye’s trade with Turkic states has reached $62.6 billion

According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), between 2020 and 2024, Türkiye’s exports to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan totalled $36.6 billion, while imports from these countries reached $26 billion.

Vilyuchinsky volcano tragedy: two climbers killed, one rescued

Two tourists have died in an accident on Vilyuchinsky Volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. According to regional authorities, the incident occurred during an unregistered climb, with one man pronounced dead at the scene and a woman later succumbing to her severe injuries.

U.S. Space Force awards majority of 2026 missions to SpaceX

The U.S. Space Force has awarded the majority of its 2026 national security missions to SpaceX. The company has secured a $714 million contract for five launches, while rival United Launch Alliance (ULA) won two missions worth $428 million.

Damage and disruption as Storm Amy hits UK

Storm Amy has battered large parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy rain. Gusts of up to 96mph were recorded in northern Scotland, leaving more than 50,000 homes without power.

At least 69 dead after major earthquake hits Philippines

At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.

Boeing to develop 737 max successor amid safety overhaul

U.S.-based aviation company Boeing is preparing to produce a new narrow-body, single-aisle aircraft to replace its 737 Max model, sources report.

Trump denies plans for strikes in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday denied media reports suggesting that strikes on military installations in Venezuela could be imminent. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters: “No, it’s not true.”

UEFA Champions League round 2 kicks off

The second round of the UEFA Champions League group stage began today, with nine matches scheduled, two of which have already concluded.