Iran escalates threats, defies US blockade as Trkiye strengthens ties with Seoul and Dhaka

Türkiye and Niger sign cooperation deals in Ankara Türkiye and Niger signed multiple agreements covering higher education, trade, healthcare, and diplomatic training following talks between Presidents Erdoğan and Tchiani. Deals include a 2026‑2030 education protocol, a joint economic commission, and the joint management of the Niger‑Türkiye Friendship Hospital.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Türkiye, South Korea vow to deepen strategic partnership Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Türkiye and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment, nuclear energy, defence, and technology. The two sides also consulted on regional issues and multilateral platforms.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Rubio, Kuwait FM discuss security after reprehensible Iranian attacks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al‑Ahmad Al‑Sabah met to reaffirm strategic ties after Iranian strikes on Kuwait International Airport. Rubio condemned the attacks, reiterated US security commitments, and stressed the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Patru petroliere iraniene au evitat blocada americană și au traversat în aceeași zi Strâmtoarea Ormuz Patru petroliere sub pavilion iranian şi încărcate cu ţiţei au tranzitat, luni, Strâmtoarea Ormuz, un eveniment inedit de la jumătatea lunii aprilie, în contextul blocadei impuse de SUA asupra porturilor iraniene, relevă date publicate joi de compania de monitorizare a traficului maritim Kpler, potrivit AFP.

digi24 · 2 days ago

Marco Rubio hyllar Sveriges försvarsindustri USA:s utrikesminister Marco Rubio berömmer Sverige för att ha byggt upp en självständig försvarsmakt före Natointrädet. Detta trots att försvarsutgifterna, sett till landets bnp, avtog under flera decennier innan inträdet i alliansen. – Sverige har varit en utomordentligt bra partner, säger Marco Rubio.

dagens nyheter · 2 days ago

Patru petroliere iraniene pline cu țiței au sfidat blocada SUA și au traversat Strâmtoarea Ormuz spre China Patru petroliere sub pavilion iranian, încărcate cu țiței, au tranzitat Strâmtoarea Ormuz, în ciuda blocadei impuse de SUA asupra porturilor Teheranului și în baza căreia forțele americane au blocat sau sechestrat alte nave ale republicii islamice, până recent.

adevarul · 2 days ago

Chiny potępiły USA za oświadczenie w rocznicę masakry na Tiananmen. "Zniekształcanie faktów" Chińskie MSZ skrytykowało oświadczenie sekretarza stanu USA Marco Rubio z okazji 37. rocznicy masakry na Placu Tiananmen. Resort wezwał Stany Zjednoczone do zaprzestania "konfrontacji ideologicznej".

gazeta.pl · 2 days ago

🇮🇷❌🇮🇱🇺🇸- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al-Mayadeen that Irans current military situation is better than it was before the war began and that Iranian armed forces are ready at any moment to resume fighting and strike Israel. "The end of the war is not in their hands, and it will never be in their hands," he said. ➡️ Although there isnt a formal negotiation process going on right now, he said that messages are being sent to the Americans. He pointed out that US attempts to neutralize Irans missile capabilities failed. ➡️ Araghchi added that Trumps first condition of unconditional surrender "will never, ever happen" and suggested that "if Trump uses his common sense, he will never return to war."

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🇺🇸🇸🇦🇮🇷- The US Department of States Bureau of Consular Affairs has urged American citizens in West Asia to exercise "increased caution" for potential hostilities, noting the security environment "remains complex and can change quickly." ➡️ Bahrain, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel, — while Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and Yemen remain at Level 4 — Do Not Travel. @GeoPWatch

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Türkiyes Fidan to visit Bangladesh for bilateral talks, Rohingya aid Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will pay an official two-day visit to Bangladesh starting Friday at the invitation of his counterpart Khalilur Rahman, with talks expected to cover bilateral trade expansion and Ankaras ongoing humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in Coxs Bazar.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Minister Simsek urges stronger Islamic finance to link capital with development Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said asset-backed Islamic finance offers a sustainable model for channeling investment toward development priorities, warning that global foreign direct investment is increasingly concentrated in financial centers rather than flowing to productive assets in emerging markets.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Türkiyes Fidan meets South Korean counterpart in Seoul Türkiyes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Thursday as part of his official visit to the East Asian nation, diplomatic sources said, noting that Fidan also laid a wreath at the Korean War Memorial following the talks.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Le Monde: Türkiye becomes Malis top arms supplier with quiet, strategic rise French newspaper Le Monde highlights Türkiyes growing role as a key security partner for Mali, noting that Türkiye has become the top arms exporter to the Sahel nation since 2024. Bilateral trade has tripled over a decade, and Turkish companies are active in drones, armored vehicles, and training. Researcher Melis Yürüten Özdemir suggests a new security pact may be imminent.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Türkiyes trade deficit narrows 15.7 in first five months of 2026 Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced that Türkiyes foreign trade deficit fell 15.7 year-on-year to $42.7 billion in January-May 2026, as imports dropped faster than exports in May. Exports fell 9.3 to $22.5 billion, while imports declined 10.7 to $28.1 billion. The EU remained Türkiyes largest export market, with Germany as the top destination.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Türkiye pledges to expand Islamic finance at Global Islamic Economy Summit The 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul saw Türkiye Wealth Fund CEO Salim Arda Ermut affirm Islamic finance as part of the funds long-term strategy. Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan called for a distinct model not mimicking global finance. Ahmet Burak Daglioglu said Türkiye aims to boost OIC trade and establish an open data bank.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Irans supreme leader urges national unity to thwart enemys plots Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called on Iranians to preserve national unity and reject divisions, saying the enemy has been defeated militarily and is now trying to sow discord. He spoke on the 37th anniversary of Ruhollah Khomeinis death, as tensions with the US have intensified despite a fragile ceasefire.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

D-8 Energy Ministers adopt Baku declaration to strengthen cooperation Energy ministers and senior officials from the eight member states of the Developing-8 (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation have adopted the Baku Declaration on Energy Cooperation, marking a major step toward deeper collaboration in the energy sector.The declaration was adopted during the First Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of D-8 Member States, held in Baku on the sidelines of Baku Energy Week. The gathering brought together high-level representatives from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Malaysia under the theme, Enhancing Cooperation in Sectors of Hydrocarbon, Energy Transition and Energy Connectivity.The meeting was chaired by Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and attended by D-8 Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood.In his opening remarks, Shahbazov highlighted the importance of closer cooperation among D-8 nations amid changing global energy dynamics. He stressed the need to expand collaboration in hydrocarbons, energy transition initiatives, and regional energy connectivity while promoting energy security and sustainable development.Mahmood described the inaugural meeting of D-8 energy ministers as a landmark achievement in implementing the organizations Decennial Roadmap (2020-2030), which identifies energy as a key area of cooperation. He emphasized that energy remains a strategic driver of economic growth, industrial development, trade competitiveness, technological advancement, and sustainable prosperity across member states.The secretary-general called for a balanced approach to energy policy, recognizing the continuing importance of hydrocarbons in ensuring energy security and affordability while also accelerating investment in renewable and low-carbon energy solutions.As part of future cooperation efforts, Mahmood outlined five priority areas, including the development of a D-8 Energy Cooperation Framework and Action Plan, creation of an energy investment facilitation mechanism, stronger collaboration on emerging technologies, expanded capacity-building initiatives, and enhanced cross-border energy infrastructure cooperation.The centerpiece of the meeting was the adoption of the Baku Declaration on Energy Cooperation, which establishes a framework for practical and long-term collaboration among member states.Under the declaration, D-8 countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in clean and renewable energy, energy connectivity, hydrocarbon development, investment facilitation, technological innovation, capacity-building, institutional coordination, and cooperation between the energy and mining sectors.Another major development was the presentation of the proposed charter for the D-8 Energy and Climate Center (D-8 ECC), which Azerbaijan plans to establish in Baku. Ministers welcomed the initiative, describing the center as a potential flagship institution for technical cooperation, project development, investment promotion, knowledge-sharing, and climate-related collaboration.Participants also endorsed the creation of a D-8 Energy Senior Officials Group (SOG) to oversee the implementation of ministerial decisions and improve institutional coordination among member states.The meeting highlighted the strategic geographic position of D-8 countries, which serve as a bridge between major energy-producing regions, transit corridors, and global consumer markets. Delegates stressed the importance of pursuing realistic and nationally driven energy transition strategies while maintaining energy security, affordability, accessibility, and sustainability.Officials said the successful launch of the ministerial platform and the adoption of the Baku Declaration provide a strong foundation for structured and long-term energy cooperation within the D-8 framework, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing an inclusive and sustainable energy agenda for member states and their populations.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

Erdogan welcomes Nigers Tchiani with full military ceremony in Ankara President Erdogan welcomed Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani at the presidential complex in Ankara with a cavalry escort, 21-gun salute, and flags of 16 historic Turkic states. The leaders will hold bilateral talks, oversee agreement signings, and address a joint press conference. Several Turkish ministers attended.

yenisafak · 2 days ago

AIEA lansează un avertisment privind siturile nucleare iraniene: E crucial să acționăm fără întârziere Agenţia Internaţională pentru Energie Atomică (AIEA) a afirmat într-un raport confidenţial, consultat joi de AFP, că lipsa accesului pentru verificarea materialelor nucleare din Iran constituie „un motiv de îngrijorare în ceea ce priveşte proliferarea, cerând Iranului „să coopereze în mod constructiv.

digi24 · 2 days ago

Der Iran will die USA aus der Golfregion vertreiben [premium] Der iranische Drohnenangriff auf Kuwait ist Teil einer langfristigen Strategie. Die Araber wollen sich allmählich aus der US-Abhängigkeit lösen.

die presse · 2 days ago

Secretary of State Rubio Says US Law Blocks Turkeys Return to F-35 Program US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration currently lacks the legal authority to restore Turkey to the F-35 fighter jet program, citing statutory restrictions linked to Ankaras acquisition of Russias S-400 air defense system. Rubio made the remarks during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Representative Dina Titus questioned him about […]

greek reporter · 2 days ago