Region

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use 'new mechanism'

Georgia’s position on Ukraine in UN: balancing diplomacy

Kazakhstan and China discuss cooperation on Trans-Afghan Corridor and regional infrastructure projects

Afghanistan flash floods claim at least 35 lives as death toll rises

The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan has surged to 35 over the past two days, with an additional six people killed and five injured in southern Helmand province, according to local officials.

Russia, Indonesia seek to enhance defence and security ties

Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu held talks with Indonesia's president and defence minister as Moscow and Jakarta aim to strengthen defence and security ties. Indonesian leader accepted President Vladimir Putin's invitation to come to Russia.

Israelis honour Bibas family in large funeral procession

Hamas, Israel agreed on releasing Palestinian prisoners

Hamas group said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Israel on releasing Palestinian prisoners supposed to be freed on Saturday as a part of a ceasefire agreement.

Diesel cars on Turkish roads lose dominance amid rising interest in electric vehicles

Electric vehicles increasingly prominent as world shifts to clean energy, sustainability, while Türkiye follows changing trends in auto industry.

Turkish, Serbian presidents discuss regional, global issues over phone

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara would continue to develop bilateral relations with new Serbian government.

Israeli warplanes strike south of Damascus, security sources and TV say

A series of blasts and the sound of airplanes flying low were heard over the Syrian capital, Damascus, late on Tuesday, residents of the city and Reuters reporters there said.

Spanish Muslims embark on horseback pilgrimage passing through Istanbul to Mecca

Three friends from Spain are reviving a 500-year-old Andalusian Muslim tradition by traveling on horseback to Mecca for Hajj.

EU appoints new special representative for Central Asia

The Council of European Union has appointed Mr Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative for Central Asia. He will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding Terhi Hakala.

Alibaba to open-source its video and image-generating AI model wan 2.1

Alibaba announced on Tuesday that it will release an open-source version of its video and image-generating AI model, Wan 2.1, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster innovation and collaboration within the AI community.

Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan trade turnover reaches $1.7bn

Lavrov meets Iranian Foreign Minister in his visit to Tehran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, February 25, for a one-day visit to hold talks with Iranian officials.

IsDB, KSrelief sign agreement for region's sustainable development

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a Donor Contribution Agreement worth US$ 100 million to advance sustainable development in middle- and low-income member countries

Georgia calls for UN monitoring in Abkhazia and South Ossetia

British couple in Afghanistan to be freed soon, Taliban says

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov visits Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran today to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The visit is arranged at invitation of Iran's Foreign Minister.

Israeli bulldozers carve new roads through Jenin camp

Israel has demolished large areas of the Jenin refugee camp, carving roads through its alleys as troops prepare for a long-term stay. Thousands of Palestinians have been displaced amid the ongoing military operation in the northern West Bank.