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Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions wi...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye welcomes US President Donald Trump’s approach that respects its national sensitivities, particularly on the Syria issue, adding that both leaders share mutual understanding.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday following his return from Italy, President Erdogan stated: “I believe my friend Trump and I will bring very different momentum to US-Türkiye relations in days to come.” He confirmed plans for a face-to-face meeting with Trump at the earliest opportunity, describing their recent phone call as “cordial, productive, and friendly.”
Erdogan also commented on regional developments, calling Israeli strikes on Syrian territory an attempt to disrupt the positive climate emerging with Syria’s new government. He dismissed ideas of a federal system in Syria, labeling it a “pipe dream” with no basis in the country's reality.
Regarding Türkiye’s ties with Italy, Erdogan highlighted growing collaboration in sectors beyond defense, including aviation and space technology. He emphasized that reciprocal technology transfers will help boost Türkiye’s domestic defense industry while opening new opportunities for Italy.
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for the recent drone and missile strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, vowing to carry out more attacks in the coming days.
The Saudi-led coalition said early Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Monday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling to accept the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukraine's soldiers have had their access to Starlink satellite internet restricted. Kyiv's troops use the terminals, made by Elon Musk's SpaceX, to pilot drones. A source in Ukraine's Defence Ministry said the restrictions would make it harder for Kyiv's army to down Russian drones.
Uzbekistan's freight volumes along the Middle Corridor have doubled in five years, highlighting the growing importance of Azerbaijan and the Port of Baku as key links in its trade routes to Europe.
Kazakhstan is considering new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms, including requirements to label AI-generated content. The proposal was discussed at the tenth Astana Media Week, which also focused on digital threats and children's online safety.
Azerbaijan has taken over the chairmanship of a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) labour and social protection council, as it prepares to introduce a sixth package of social reforms in 2027.
At least 32 children and one teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed during classes in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday (15 October). Twenty others were injured, while authorities warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued.
Georgia is seeking closer economic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it looks to strengthen its position as a key trade link between Central Asia and Europe amid growing competition over transport routes connecting the two regions.
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