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Pakistan seals off Islamabad ahead of march to free Imran Khan
Pakistani authorities have blocked roads into Islamabad with shipping containers ahead of a march planned for Sunday to demand the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan’s three sisters and more than 1,500 party workers have been detained.
Kazakhstan mourns 14 troops killed during Caspian Sea drill
Fourteen Kazakh troops were killed after 17 soldiers were swept into the Caspian Sea during military drills in the Mangystau region, while three were rescued. Kazakhstan declared September 25 a national day of mourning for the victims.
After UN protest, Kurtulmuş says Netanyahu will be held accountable wherever he goes
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş commented on the protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly, stressing that those responsible for crimes against humanity will ultimately be held accountable.
Saudi Arabia convenes Türkiye and Pakistan military chiefs amid escalating Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia has invited the chiefs of staff of Türkiye and Pakistan to an urgent military meeting amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu is heading to Saudi Arabia to attend the meeting.
Lavrov and Araghchi meet in New York, stress diplomacy for Iran crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed developments surrounding Iran in New York on September 24. The ministers stressed that resolving the crisis through diplomatic means had no alternative, while also discussing the implementation of bilateral agreements and the schedule for future contacts.
Minister Uraloğlu hopes to extend Türkiye-Egypt transport ties from Mediterranean to Africa
Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu met with Egypt’s Ambassador to Ankara Wail Bedoui at the ministry in Ankara on Thursday. They discussed improving the efficiency of transport corridors and strengthening commercial and logistical ties, while Uraloğlu expressed hope that cooperation would expand across the region stretching from the Mediterranean to Africa.
Lebanese PM Salam holds key talks in New York with Syria, Russia and UAE
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with officials from Syria, Russia and the UAE in New York to discuss maintaining an international presence in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL and enhancing regional cooperation. Salam also said Lebanon wanted to advance domestic reforms and the restoration of its sovereignty together.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in New York
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Hakan Fidan holds key trilateral meeting in New York on Mecca defense agreement
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the process of institutionalizing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with his Saudi Arabian and Pakistani counterparts in New York, where he is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting addressed the latest stage of technical negotiations and preparations for the next meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee.
Qatar rejects Netanyahu’s UN accusation and urges Israel to change its policies
Qatar rejected an accusation made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly. Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Israel must change its policies in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran citing national security
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry announced that diplomatic relations with Iran were severed as of September 19. The ministry cited security concerns, human rights violations and obstruction of inspections of Iran’s nuclear program as grounds for the decision.
Italy bans face-covering veils in schools and caps some foreign students at 30%
Italy’s Council of Ministers approved a decree on Thursday banning face coverings that prevent identification in schools and introducing a 30% cap in first-grade classes for certain foreign students. The measure provides for administrative fines of between 200 and 1,000 euros for violations.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill two Palestinians and injure at least 27
Israeli attacks in different parts of the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed two Palestinians and injured at least 27 people. The attacks took place as the ceasefire agreement that entered into force on October 10, 2025, was being violated.
US Senate rejects resolution to withdraw from hostilities with Iran in 50-49 vote
The US Senate rejected H. Con. Res. 89, a war powers resolution calling for the US Armed Forces to withdraw from hostilities with Iran. The resolution was rejected by 50 votes to 49, with Angela Alsobrooks the only senator absent from the vote.
Minister Fidan reaffirms Türkiye’s support for unity and stability in Libya
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed support for Libya’s unity and stability at a meeting on Libya held in New York on Thursday as part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Fidan said efforts to establish a unified government and strengthen Libyan institutions should be supported.
Yemen calls for international partnership to secure Bab el-Mandeb
Abdullah Al-Alimi, vice president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, called for regional and international partnership to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday. Al-Alimi said restoring effective state authority in Yemen was necessary for a secure Red Sea.
Protesters call for justice for Palestine ahead of Israel-Austria match in Linz
Protesters gathered at Linz Central Station called for peace, dignity and justice for Palestine ahead of the UEFA Nations League match between Israel and Austria. While protesters demanded an end to military and commercial cooperation with Israel, Austrian police implemented extensive security measures.
Syria receives 36 antiquities worth more than $5 million from the US
Syria has recovered 36 antiquities worth more than $5 million from the United States, including a funerary relief removed from Palmyra and 14 mosaics stolen from a Roman villa. Syrian and American officials, along with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, cooperated in returning the artifacts handed over at a ceremony in New York.
Israelis set fire to three vehicles in Rantis village in the West Bank
Israelis who have seized Palestinian land raided Rantis village in the Ramallah district of the West Bank and set fire to three Palestinian-owned vehicles. The vehicles sustained partial damage, while the group left the area after residents protested.
Macklemore to launch ‘Free Palestine Tour’ in support of Palestinians
U.S. rapper Macklemore announced that he will organize concerts under the name “Free Palestine Tour” in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The proceeds from the events, planned to begin in Dublin, Paris and London, will be donated to organizations supporting the Palestinian people.

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