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Erdogan says Europe is “incomplete without Türkiye” in Europe Day message

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Europe would remain “incomplete and vulnerable in managing crises” without Türkiye’s inclusion in its political and security architecture.

09 May 2026-12:40
Russia, UAE discuss Strait of Hormuz crisis

Top diplomats from Russia and the United Arab Emirates held a phone conversation to discuss regional developments, including the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

09 May 2026-10:58
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day Parade amid security concerns

Russia marked Victory Day on May 9 with a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square, though this year’s ceremony appeared significantly more restrained compared to previous celebrations.

09 May 2026-09:39
Russia to deliver key equipment for Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant in 2027

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to begin shipping key equipment for Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in 2027, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev.

09 May 2026-09:16
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