Economic strategies backbone of Turkic vision plan: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday said economic strategies were the core of Türkiye’s new strategy that outlines plans to deepen integration among Turkic states.

The “Turkic World Vision Document,” prepared by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), comes as part of…[Read more]

Gaza administration should come before Hamas disarmament, Türkiye says

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Hamas is willing to relinquish control of Gaza, but only if a credible Palestinian administration and a trained, non-Hamas police force are established first, conditions he said must precede any expectation that the group…[Read more]

New Trump security strategy highlights Türkiye’s rising regional role, sources say

The United States’ newly released 2025 National Security Strategy has prompted assessments in Ankara that underscore Türkiye’s growing influence in regional and global dynamics, according to diplomatic sources.

The document, unveiled by the White House under P…[Read more]

Turkey’s Fidan: Gaza governance must precede Hamas disarmament in ceasefire deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that not advancing the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan to its next stage would be a “huge failure” for the world and Washington, noting that President Donald Trump had personally led the push.
In an…[Read more]

France’s Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is “essential”

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is “no mistrust” and denying a report he had said there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine.
“Unity between Americans and…[Read more]

France takes anti-drone measures after flight over nuclear submarine base

An anti-drone and search operation was launched after five drones were detected over a base that houses France’s nuclear deterrent submarines off its northwestern coast on Thursday evening.

The French military used anti-drone measures after five unmanned vehicles flew over…[Read more]

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

French leader Macron says he was ‘very touched’ by Xi’s gesture to accompany him to Chengdu – a departure from protocol.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have pledged deeper cooperation on global issues, as the two leaders met ahead o…[Read more]

Japan sends letter to UN after China’s 2nd letter on Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Japan has sent a second letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rebutting China’s assertions regarding remarks that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made about Taiwan. This comes after China sent Guterres a second letter about the issue.

Takaichi told…[Read more]

Soaring Costs Creating Choppy Waters for Urban Development Projects as Old Ways Reaching Limits

Soaring construction costs are forcing developers to review their plans for urban development projects, with some slashing building sizes or even starting from scratch before seeking approval to begin breaking ground.

Urban development projects often…[Read more]

Japan’s economy minister says up to BOJ to decide ‘specific monetary policy means’

Japan’s economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central bank to closely communicate with the government in setting monetary policy on Friday, but did not voice opposition to a near-term interest rate hike.
Asked about growing prospects of an…[Read more]

Iran and Türkiye announce $1.6 billion railway to link Asia and Europe

Iran and Türkiye have reached an agreement to construct a new railway line aimed at creating a strategic transport corridor between Asia and Europe, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Sunday.

The planned route, known as the Marand-Cheshmeh Soraya railway t…[Read more]

Türkiye charts road map for PKK’s disarmament

Details of an updated road map for the terrorist group PKK’s disarmament as part of the terror-free Türkiye initiative are gradually emerging.

The PKK has announced that it has fully withdrawn from Türkiye, completing the first stage of the dissolution plan.

Security sources say there are four c…[Read more]

9,300 Gaza kids under 5 suffer severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF

Nearly 9,300 children under 5 in Gaza were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition in October, UNICEF warned Saturday, saying winter conditions and the rapid spread of disease are further endangering the lives of the territory’s most vulnerable children.

“High levels of…[Read more]

Four men charged after 500 kilograms of cocaine found floating off Lancelin coast

An international livestock carrier’s chief officer is among four people charged over the ocean find.

he chief officer of an international livestock carrier is among four men charged over a foiled alleged attempt to smuggle more than 500 kilograms of cocaine into A…[Read more]

New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying

Independent MP Zali Steggall says it’s not always clear who is behind disorderly behaviour – and sometimes it can be a whole section of a political party

Sweeping behavioural standards have now been in place in Australia’s parli…[Read more]

Gen Z Australians are attempting suicide and self-harming more than previous generations, study finds

: Separate research also shows number of young children having suicidal thoughts has risen at ‘alarming’ rate

Young Australians aged 16 to 25 are attempting to kill themselves, self-harming and experiencing suicidal thoughts in greater num…[Read more]

Japan manufacturers’ union to target $77 monthly base pay hike next year

A Japanese labour union group representing major manufacturers said on Wednesday that it would seek an increase of at least 12,000 yen ($77) in monthly base pay for next year, the same target as this year.
The Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions (JCM) is considered a…[Read more]

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Closing Ceremony Held in Shibuya

The closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, sponsored by The Yomiuri Shimbun and others, was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

This was the first time in its 100-year history that the Deaflympics were held in Japan. About 280,000…[Read more]

Honda Resumes Output as China-Linked Chip Bottleneck Ends

Honda announced on November 25th that production has resumed at its automobile plant in Mexico after operations were halted from late October due to a semiconductor shortage.

The factory restarted on November 19th local time as supplies began to stabilize following export restrictions…[Read more]

Paris court: Hearing on request for Shein’s suspension in France postponed to Dec. 5

The hearing on the French government’s request that Chinese online platform Shein be suspended in France for three months over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons, has been postponed to December 5, a Paris court said on Wednesday.
Shein has already…[Read more]