Turkey Condemns Al-Aqsa Storming by Israeli Groups

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.

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.

UN Council Split Over Iran Sanctions 'Snapback'

The UN Security Council held a fractious debate over the validity of the 1737 Iran sanctions committee's mandate, with Western members warning of nuclear escalation while Russia and China rejected the meeting's premise entirely. Deep divisions over whether the JCPOA 'snapback' mechanism has been triggered have left the committee without a chair or a functioning Panel of Experts.

Minnesota to Host Immersive Space Port in Giant Dome

Inspiration Space Port, a proposed year-round family destination in Minnesota, will place a full-scale Space Shuttle mock-up inside a 300-foot-wide, 175-foot-tall LED-wrapped dome. The project aims to bring immersive space exploration experiences, hands-on STEM programming, and a traveling outreach initiative to communities across the state.

UN Security Council Must Not Become Platform for Disinformation, Members Warn as Political Deadlock Deepens

An annual open debate on the Security Council's working methods exposed deepening divisions among its permanent members and a record-length impasse over the appointment of subsidiary body chairs. Speakers from nearly 60 delegations urged reforms to restore transparency, functionality, and trust in the Council — with direct implications for conflict resolution efforts across the Middle East and beyond.

UK plan to sanction Israel’s illegal West Bank settlements is a historic shift in tone and policy

The government’s move is a direct cricitism of the Netanyahu government.

Four Nations Align on Middle East at UN Sidelines

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in New York on 21 September 2026, on the margins of the UN General Assembly's 81st Session, to coordinate positions on regional security. Their joint statement addressed the Yemen conflict, the Palestinian cause, and the crisis in Sudan.

World Off Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal, Latest Assessment Reveals

The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis finds that progress toward 2030 food system goals is too slow and insufficient, though the report suggests 2050 targets could still be achievable if actions are accelerated and sustained.

Syria: All Syrians Must Shape Their Country's Future

The UN Security Council stressed that inclusive state institutions and the rule of law must underpin Syria's political transition, as speakers warned against replicating old power structures under new leadership. Humanitarian progress is emerging, but millions still lack access to basic services, and a newly launched UN fund seeks to address underfunded needs.

FAO Chief: Horticulture Must Drive the Next Transformation of Global Agrifood Systems

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu told the International Horticultural Congress in Kyoto that unlocking horticulture's full potential is essential to delivering healthy diets and resilient food systems, warning that rising production figures have so far failed to translate into better nutrition outcomes. He called for targeted investment, innovation, and stronger policies to close widening gaps in productivity, availability, and affordability.

How bacteria hijack viruses to shuffle their own DNA

Bacteria have transformed some viruses — now called gene-transfer agents — into a means of exchanging genetic material among themselves.