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Türkiye, Georgia sign education cooperation agreement

The agreement covers educational institutions, diploma recognition, language teaching and exchanges of information and expertise.

US, Australia suspend consular services ahead of Brazil vote pitting Lula against Bolsonaro

Both countries cite security concerns as Brazilians go to polls on Sunday in tight race led by leftist President Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Schools shut, tensions simmer as student protests rock France

Authorities say over 1,200 high schools were disrupted or blocked at some point during days-long student mobilisation.

Nearly three in four Yemeni households struggle to meet food needs: WFP

Renewed fighting, displacement and rising prices are worsening food insecurity with 18.3 million people across Yemen facing acute hunger.

The world through the lens of Italian photographer Olivo Barbieri

Several of Türkiye’s ancient sites and landscapes are part of the award-winning Italian artist's unique perspectives from around the world showcased at an ongoing exhibition in Istanbul.

US Energy Department engineer arrested on allegations of supporting Houthis

Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of the Pacific Northwest state of Washington, is due to make his first court appearance on Friday.

Caucasus security is inseparable from security of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Georgia: Guler

Turkish national defence minister Yasar Guler stresses regional cooperation, support for territorial integrity and security of energy and transport projects at a trilateral meeting in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha.

France's Macron calls on major powers to tackle diesel shortage without restricting exports

France seeks urgent G7 talks as soaring diesel prices prompt US President Donald Trump to consider export curbs and the EU to warn of economic fallout.

Israel's El Al cancels Dubai repatriation flights after UAE withdraws landing permits

There was no explanation from El Al as to why landing permits were withdrawn, and no immediate official clarification from Emirati authorities.

Hundreds of French high schools shut amid growing student protests

Pupils protesting long school hours and inadequate conditions have blocked schools and clashed with police, with minors accounting for 90 percent of those detained.

Arab party leader agrees to drop out of Israeli election race under court pressure

The Israeli Supreme Court had said majority of its judges supported barring the Arab Balad party's candidate from the race.

Saudi Arabia says Houthis attempted attacks on Mecca, Medina three times in nine years

Saudi Arabia reports three alleged Houthi attempts to target Mecca and Medina over nine years, including two incidents in September.

Russian-Australian man accused of foreign interference in Ukraine appears in court

Vladimir Teslov is accused of attempting foreign interference after trips to Russia and Ukraine in 2024 and 2025.

South Korea threatens 'additional measures' over Ukraine confidentiality dispute

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung accuses Ukraine of attempting to bring 'war on the Korean Peninsula'.

US sends additional Patriot batteries to Saudi, Qatar to protect energy sites: report

The deployments aim to reassure allies amid the possible resumption of major US attacks on Iran, according to an Axios report.

Turkish Red Crescent helps Gaza man walk again after Israel seizes prosthetic

A 64-year-old Palestinian in Gaza finds new hope of walking again with Turkish Red Crescent support after Israeli soldiers confiscated his prosthetic limb at the Egyptian border.

OpenAI ousts staffers over 'sensitive' info leak amid reports its rogue agents hid their tracks

Firing of three researchers follow a wave of public warnings from researchers at OpenAI and Anthropic about risks of accelerating AI development and threat to humanity.

Elon Musk to co-lead Pentagon's 120-day future-warfare study, Project Meridian

Musk will be co-leader of project alongside Palmer Luckey, the 34-year-old co-founder of defence technology firm Anduril Industries, and Newt Gingrich, the 83-year-old Republican ex-House speaker.

US announces $24.4B contract for Raytheon to speed up SM-6 missile production amid Iran war

US Navy says contract is meant to provide steady and reliable supply of SM-6, a missile that can carry out both offensive strikes and missile defence missions.

Trump vows tough response if Iran linked to flydubai incident

The US president's warning comes after flydubai flight FZ1073 was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an altercation between crew members.

Eritrea breaks diplomatic ties with Ethiopia

Ethiopia closes its embassy in Asmara and declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata as Eritrea says it is severing diplomatic relations with its neighbour.

Trabzonspor-Drogheda United friendly marks 75 years of Türkiye-Ireland ties

Irish side wins 1-0 in 1st-ever meeting between sister clubs.

Saudi-led coalition blames Houthis for attack on Medina power station

The coalition would continue taking measures to deter Houthi attacks and protect the two holy mosques and visitors to Mecca and Medina, coalition spokesperson said.

All types of weapons on agenda if Russia's Kaliningrad attacked: Putin

The warning comes amid rising tensions around Russia's heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave, which borders Poland and Lithuania.