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Turkish Finance Minister: Mecca agreement goes beyond a mere security arrangement, the region needs new, safe and reliable trade and energy routes

Syrian government officials and Hezbollah secretly met in Türkiye in September in the first known face-to-face talks between the two sides since Bashar al-Assad's fall. The talks, pushed by Turkish security and intelligence agencies, focused on easing tensions. Syria assured Hezbollah it would not intervene militarily in Lebanon to disarm the group, while asking Hezbollah to halt cross-border arms smuggling and dismantle remaining cells in Syria. Hezbollah pledged not to interfere in Syrian affairs but gave no direct answer on those requests

Israeli Defense Minister threatens to target Hamas leaders abroad

Saudi Defense: Chiefs of Staff affirmed their commitment to collective defense, reflecting determination to defend Saudi Arabia's security.

Saudi Defense: Chiefs of Staff of the Makkah Agreement countries confirm their immediate commitment to translating obligations for effective military cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister: We are working to diversify our export channels for oil and establish transport links with Turkey, Jordan and Syria.

Joint statement: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey condemn attacks targeting Mecca and Saudi facilities

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey

Iraqi government: Turkish forces to hand over Bechiqa-Zlekan camp to the Iraqi government gradually, according to an agreed mechanism.

An Iranian aircraft landed in Istanbul despite the US sanctions.

US President Trump has met with leaders from the GCC, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Turkish Airlines announces suspension of flights between Iran and Turkey

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 26 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey

Türkiye launches simultaneous operations against Israel-linked international fraud network accused of defrauding foreigners through fake forex and cryptocurrency schemes Authorities detain 175 of 239 suspects in raids at 286 addresses in Istanbul and Mugla provinces

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: If Erdogan wants to help Hamas members in Gaza, he should invite them to move to Antalya

"AFP": Prominent advisor says Erdogan will run for re-election as Turkish president in early 2028 elections

Turkish diplomat: We have handed over drafts of an agreement to halt attacks in the Black Sea to Kyiv and Moscow

Turkish Defense Ministry: Houthi threats in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait harm global maritime trade

Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ crackdown

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Through mediation carried out by Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan with President Trump, a historic decision was taken and the sanctions on Syria were lifted. I believe Syria was born again after the sanctions were lifted, and the road opened before it. What remains now is policy, procedures, and making the right and sound choices so that this Syrian project can move forward

Turkey arrests 162 people in nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ community

US State Department: Sanctions imposed on a Turkish bank to cut off Iran from the global financial system

Turkey has removed Mazloum Abdi from its terrorist list, called the Red List, per Turkish media reports. Abdi is now an advisor to Syrian President Sharaa

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on the Mecca Defense Alliance: A secretariat will be established, headed by a Secretary-General in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the work of the three countries within the framework of the Mecca Agreement. The Secretariat will initially be headed by a Secretary-General from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for a three-year term. The three countries will work through joint activities to enhance their defense capabilities and the cohesion of their armed forces through robust cooperation in the field of defense industries and the development of joint production and technologies

Joint statement of the Mecca Defense Agreement: We agreed on steps to institutionalize cooperation to ensure effective deterrence and collective defense.

Turkish Foreign Minister: The Mecca Defense Pact was established with the aim of expansion and including new countries.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We are working on a roadmap for the participation of other countries in the joint defense agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We have agreed on an official name for our alliance, "Mecca Defense Alliance," and we are open to expanding the alliance.

Mayadin: The installation of the second mobile bridge has begun in Deir ez-Zor, with the support of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), to strengthen civilian transportation and logistics.

As a result of the catamaran incident off Northern Cyprus, 6 people have died so far, 172 have been rescued, the Prime Minister of the TRNC reported.