28 October 2026
Turkiye detains 85 suspected members of group allegedly planning Starlink sabotage in Poland. Operation against the Daltonlar group took place on October 27 in 30 provinces of Turkiye. Among those arrested are 35 minors.
Turkiye detains 85 suspected members of group allegedly planning Starlink sabotage in Poland. Operation against the Daltonlar group took place on October 27 in 30 provinces of Turkiye. Among those arrested are 35 minors.
Türkiye's Defence Ministry says Ankara is ready to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, claiming Cairo could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of additional maritime jurisdiction compared with a potential agreement with Greece. Egypt and Greece signed a partial maritime delimitation deal in 2020, which Türkiye does not recognise. The proposal comes amid improving Turkish-Egyptian relations.
Türkiye's Defence Ministry says Ankara is ready to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, claiming Cairo could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of additional maritime jurisdiction compared with a potential agreement with Greece. Egypt and Greece signed a partial maritime delimitation deal in 2020, which Türkiye does not recognise. The proposal comes amid improving Turkish-Egyptian relations.
Iranian media: A meeting between Iranian officials and representatives of the Mecca Coalition countries has begun in Tehran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said a meeting between Iran and the Mecca Accords countries will focus on Israeli expansionism, developments in occupied Palestine and the situation in Lebanon. He welcomed regional efforts to establish security mechanisms based on regional interests, describing the meeting as a possible step toward "indigenous security." Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran today to discuss regional security cooperation, according to Iran's National Security Council.
Saudi defence minister, Pakistani army chief, and Turkish intelligence head all heading into Tehran for talks with Iranian senior officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaee
Ankara negotiations between Libya’s western and eastern authorities have failed, sources revealed. Both sides, led by Abd al-Salam al-Zubi representing the Government of National Unity and Saddam Haftar representing the eastern camp, left Turkey without reaching an agreement on several key issues—most notably, the powers of the Supreme Military Council and the authority of the Presidential Council
Ankara negotiations between Libya’s western and eastern authorities have failed, sources revealed. Both sides, led by Abd al-Salam al-Zubi representing the Government of National Unity and Saddam Haftar representing the eastern camp, left Turkey without reaching an agreement on several key issues—most notably, the powers of the Supreme Military Council and the authority of the Presidential Council
Turkish Armed Forces aim to produce 5 million kamikaze drones within five years and 10 million within a decade, Chief of General Staff Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu says
Turkish Armed Forces aim to produce 5 million kamikaze drones within five years and 10 million within a decade, Chief of General Staff Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu says
Zorlu Enerji, the power producer and distributor owned by one of Turkey's largest conglomerates, will miss a coupon payment due this week on its $1.1 billion bond, sources say
Türkiye and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen partnerships in the defence sector
Türkiye and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen partnerships in the defence sector
Turkish military aircraft reportedly carried out airstrikes on Wednesday night in areas surrounding Berdaale district in Somalia's Bay region
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday for talks on regional conflicts, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters.
Here is the official English text of the Mecca pact submitted to the Turkish Parliament
Here is the official English text of the Mecca pact submitted to the Turkish Parliament
Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed a defense cooperation agreement in Doha aimed at strengthening military capabilities, training, and defense cooperation.
Approximately 642 displaced families from camps in the countryside of Hasakah, northeastern Syria, are preparing to return to their home areas in SereKaniye (Ras al-Ain).
Reuters: Libyan parliament approves maritime agreement with Türkiye, revokes 2020 boycott resolution
Members of the Turkish mafia group "The Daltons" allegedly involved in the attack on a Starlink site in Poland last week, acting on behalf of Russian intelligence.
TASS news agency reported that Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, met with Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, in Baku
Turkish officer killed in Kurdistan region of Iraq in shooting incident.
Turkish police raid office of opposition TV channel, the broadcaster says
Reuters: According to a Turkish diplomatic source: Communication between the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye and Iran to discuss ongoing efforts to resolve regional conflicts.
Syrian Presidential Advisor @MazloumAbdi: it's nine months that the implementation of the agreement started. A great part of the integration is passed already Syrian Presidential Advisor : if you want to build a new Syria, you have to integrate these institutions (military, administrative) x.com/vvanwilgenburg
Turkish President: Preparations for the implementation of the Mecca agreement are ongoing, and the agreement will be presented to parliament soon.
The U.S. State Department has issued an alert to Americans currently in the Middle East, urging them to "exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment." The State Department added: "The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Turkey will not send troops to another country to launch an attack there under the Mecca Agreement because the agreement is defensive in nature. We are studying ways to help Saudi Arabia confront Houthi attacks, particularly through air defenses
Turkish and Syrian diplomats preparing for the expected visit of the Turkish President to Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister: We discussed what can be done to resolve the Yemeni issue peacefully and through dialogue.
Makkah Agreement: Forces begin deployment for defense of the Kingdom
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to activate collective defense measures under the Mecca Defense Alliance, including the rapid deployment of agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia. The joint statement emphasizes moving from commitments to action, strengthening military integration, readiness and deterrence in response to threats facing the Kingdom
Saudi Defence Minister: Al-Makkah Alliance Meeting Confirms Activation of Collective Deterrence Against Attacks on the Kingdom and Holy Sites
Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say Ukrainian officials say anti-drone systems have proven effective against Russian attacks, with further purchases dependent on price