Fidan to Visit UAE on 28 September 2026

Türkiye Marks 17th Turkic States Cooperation Day

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry has marked 3 October Turkic States Cooperation Day, commemorating the 17th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Agreement that established the Organization of Turkic States. A summit hosted by Turkey is scheduled for 29–30 October.

Turkey Condemns Al-Aqsa Storming by Israeli Groups

Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation on 27 September 2026 after Israeli extremist groups entered Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on the international community to take deterrent measures against what it described as violations of the site's historical and legal status.

Türkiye Condemns Kohat Mosque Attack in Pakistan

A terrorist attack struck near a mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during Friday prayers on 18 September 2026, killing an unspecified number of worshippers. Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation and extended condolences to the Pakistani people.

Turkey Condemns Houthi Drone Strike on Mecca

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security. The ministry called for an immediate halt to the attacks, warning they threaten broader regional stability.

In ‘NAZA,’ Israeli whistleblowers’ revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza reflect a longer history of Palestinian isolation

Barriers, checkpoints and surveillance have made the plight of Palestinians easier to keep hidden. But thanks to films like ‘NAZA,’ that’s starting to change.

EU Parliament Demands End to Aid Worker Killings

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the EU and its member states to unequivocally condemn the killing of humanitarian workers and the obstruction of aid delivery. MEPs also raised alarm over a global humanitarian funding crisis driven in part by aid budget cuts among key donors, including several EU member states.

Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region

Turkey and Pakistan are poised to send troops to Saudi Arabia, but so far the Trump administration has avoided getting involved.

Eight Nations Unite Over Gaza at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE issued a joint statement on 22 September 2026, calling for full implementation of a Gaza ceasefire plan and demanding an end to what they described as illegal Israeli settlement activity. The ministers also commended US President Donald J. Trump's leadership and urged sustained American engagement to hold all parties to their commitments.

Life in Qatar: Tradition, Wealth, and Rapid Change

Qatar presents one of the most distinctive lifestyles in the Gulf region, shaped by Islamic tradition, vast hydrocarbon wealth, and decades of accelerated modernisation. The country balances deeply rooted cultural practices with an increasingly cosmopolitan urban environment.

Italy's Rampolla del Tindaro Named UN Chief in Egypt

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Italian diplomat Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, with the host government's approval. He assumed the role on 4 October, bringing over 25 years of experience in development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and peacebuilding.

MJDA Ministers Convene on UN General Assembly Margins

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in New York on 25 September 2026 under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement framework, condemning what Turkey's Foreign Ministry described as attacks on Makkah and Saudi civilian and economic facilities. The three ministers reviewed the alliance's institutional development and discussed plans to convene an urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting.

US Marks Iraq's National Day with Partnership Pledge

The United States has extended formal congratulations to Iraq on its National Day, observed on October 3, highlighting deepening bilateral ties following Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's July visit to Washington. The State Department's message pointed to economic partnerships and Iraq's sovereignty efforts as pillars of the relationship.