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Türkiye and Iran FMs discuss US-Iran talks status

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Friday to discuss the current status of US-Iran negotiations.

08 May 2026-22:00
Georgia accuses unnamed European states of intensified intelligence activity

Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Agencies Mamuka Mdinaradze has claimed that several European countries are conducting “intensive” intelligence operations in Georgia, urging them to withdraw their agents.

08 May 2026-17:20
SAHA 2026: Türkiye defense industry hits $8 billion export record

Türkiye’s defense industry has recorded a major commercial milestone at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition, with companies signing nearly $8 billion in export agreements during the first three days of the event.

08 May 2026-15:41
Russia suspends flights at 13 airports after drone strikes

Operations at 13 airports in southern Russia were temporarily suspended on Friday after drone strikes hit the administrative building of the Southern Russia Air Navigation branch in Rostov-on-Don, Russia’s Transport Ministry said.

08 May 2026-14:41
Iran seizes oil tanker over alleged attempt to disrupt - VIDEO

08 May 2026-14:22
Autoliv to End Production in Türkiye, Cutting Around 2,200 Jobs

Global automotive safety supplier Autoliv Inc has announced it will gradually shut down its manufacturing operations in Türkiye, a move expected to affect approximately 2,200 employees.

08 May 2026-12:11
Georgian speaker blames Brussels for October unrest, demands EU envoy response

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused Brussels of bearing responsibility for violence during the October 2025 municipal election-day protests and called for the EU ambassador in Tbilisi, Paweł Herczyński, to be held accountable.

08 May 2026-11:46
Tbilisi court jails opposition figures over 4 October protest

A court in Tbilisi has sentenced organisers and participants of the 4 October 2025 protests to lengthy prison terms, in a case linked to an attempted storming of the presidential palace during municipal elections.

08 May 2026-11:27
Georgia, US signal move to reset strategic ties

Georgia and the United States are prepared to “reset” their strategic partnership based on a “concrete roadmap”, according to the Georgian government, following talks between Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter.

08 May 2026-11:02
Russia backs Azerbaijan’s decision to suspend ties with European Parliament

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said she is not surprised by Azerbaijan’s decision to suspend cooperation with the European Parliament, accusing the institution of pursuing what she called a politicised and interventionist approach toward sovereign states.

07 May 2026-16:33