Turkey’s envoy to the UN Ahmet Yildiz on Wednesday denounced Israel’s ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), stressing that it “must be viewed as an attack on the General Assembly itself.” Emphasizing the aid agency’s critical role in providing essential support to Palestinian refugees, Yildiz said at a UN General Assembly session that “UNRWA has been a lifeline for millions of Palestinian refugees” since its establishment in 1949. Yildiz condemned Israel’s actions, including recent Israeli legislation banning the agency, which he described as “a direct and imminent threat” to UNRWA’s operations, particularly in the occupied Palestinian territories. “These measures violate Israel’s obligations under the UN charters, the convention on the privileges and immunities of UN, the International Court of Justice’s provision rulings on genocide prevention in Gaza, the General Assembly’s mandate for UNRWA and other binding international legal commitments,” he said. He also condemned attacks on UNRWA staff and facilities, calling them “unacceptable.” “An attack on UNRWA must be viewed as an attack on the General Assembly itself,” he said, adding that “it is now incumbent upon us as member states to stand firmly against any attempts to dismantle UNRWA, a body established by a UN General Assembly resolution and crucial to achieving justice and peace to Palestinian refugees.” Yildiz reaffirmed Turkey’s continued support of UNRWA’s work, both politically and financially, as the chair of the UNRWA financing working group.

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan outlined the country’s active role in resolving African conflicts, particularly the tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf during the Turkey-Africa partnership conference in Djibouti.

Ankara aims to reinforce its commitment to Africa as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Djibouti to attend the Third Ministerial Review Conference of the Turkey-Africa Partnership.

Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to launch a gas hub in 2025, powered by Russian gas and centered around Istanbul.

Turkish President Erdogan commends Senegal for its support of Palestine’s two-state solution and calls for action against Israel’s policies.

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Türkiye on Monday expressed condolences with the people of Chad over a terrorist attack in the Central African country. A statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed sadness over the killing of nearly 40 Chadian soldiers and many others injured by a “terrorist attack on a military base in the Lake Chad province” on Sunday. The ministry statement also wished a swift recovery to the wounded and wished Allah’s mercy on those who lost their lives.

The two countries are recognizing the potential for mutual benefit and are working together to attract more visitors.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the Turkey-Africa ministerial review conference, gathering leaders from 14 African nations and the African Union to advance mutual goals.

Turkey and Somalia have signed a deal to jointly explore for oil and gas onshore in Somalia, expanding their energy cooperation.

 Leaders from around the world condemned a terrorist attack Wednesday targeting a defense industry facility in Türkiye’s capital in which five people were killed and 22 injured.  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara. “I condemn this heinous attack on facilities of the Turkish Aerospace Industries,” Erdogan said. Russian President Vladimir Putin also condemned the attack on the sidelines of a BRICS group summit that Erdogan was attending as a guest. “Dear Mr. President, dear colleagues, we are very glad to welcome you to Kazan. But before we start work, I would like to express my condolences in connection with the terrorist attack. Media reports are coming in about the terrorist attack in Türkiye,” Putin said. He added that Moscow condemns any manifestations of terrorism. The US also condemned the deadly terror attack, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying “the United States stands with our Ally Türkiye and strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families,” Blinken added in his remarks on X. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby also condemned the attack.  “This morning, our prayers are with all of those affected and their families, and of course, also the people of Türkiye at this very difficult time,” he said. “Turkish authorities, as they said it, are investigating this as a possible terrorist attack, and while we don’t yet know the motive or who is exactly behind it, we strongly condemn this act of violence,” he told reporters at a briefing. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also condemned the attack. “We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and are monitoring developments closely,” Rutte said. “NATO stands with its allied nation Türkiye,” he added. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell “strongly condemned” terrorism in all forms in a post on X following the attack. “The EU expresses solidarity with Türkiye in this difficult time,” he said. Azerbaijan also condemned the attack, adding that Baku would always be on the side “of its brother, Türkiye.” French President Emmanuel Macron also condemned “the terrorist attack that hit Ankara in the strongest terms,” in a post on X. He highlighted that the French people “share the pain of the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and offer our condolences to them.”  Macron said his country stands “in solidarity with Türkiye and the Turkish people against terrorism.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on X: “I am shocked by the reports of the dead and injured in Ankara. We strongly condemn terrorism in any form and stand by our partner Türkiye.” Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof also conveyed his condolences to President Erdogan, saying the Netherlands “condemns all forms of terrorism. We sympathize with Türkiye and are closely monitoring the situation.” Calling the terrorist attack “horrific,” Germany also condemned “all forms of terrorism in the strongest possible terms.” “Our solidarity goes out to our Turkish friends.” Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer also “strongly” condemned the attack, saying: “Terrorism and violence have no place in our society.” Kosovo condemned the attack as well, expressing solidarity with Türkiye. “We stand with our ally, Türkiye, following today’s terrorist attack in Ankara. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. Terrorism and violence have no place in our world!” says President Vjosa Osmani on X. Slovenia also condemned the “heinous” attack, with Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon drawing attention to the civilian death toll. “I condemn the heinous attack — which claimed lives of innocent people — in Türkiye today. There is no place for terrorism — or any form of violence — in democratic societies. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones,” she said. Ireland’s Foreign Ministry said on X that “Ireland condemns the deadly attack that took place in Türkiye today.” “We express condolences with the people of Türkiye, especially the families of those who have been killed or injured,” it added. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed “concern” over the terrorist attack in Ankara. “Serbia condemns all forms of terrorism and stands in solidarity with Türkiye and its people,” he said, conveying his “sincere condolences to the victims’ families, and I wish those injured a speedy recovery.” The Balkan nation’s Foreign Ministry said on X: “Our hearts go out to the victims of the horrifying attack in #Ankara as we express our deepest condolences to their families.” “Shocked and saddened, we strongly condemn this senseless act of violence and stand with the people of #Türkiye during this difficult time,” it added. On Facebook, the Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Deniz Becirovic, also condemned the terrorist attack. He expressed his condolences to President Erdogan, the families of the victims of the attack and the Turkish nation. – Condemnations from diplomatic missions in Türkiye Canada’s Embassy in Türkiye released a similar statement of strong condemnation, adding that Ottawa stands with Türkiye, “our friend and ally, at this difficult time.” Calling the attack “despicable,” the chief of British intelligence service MI6 also condemned the attack. “I extend my condolences to the families of the martyrs and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” Richard Moore said on X. The president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, condemned the attack as well, offering his condolences. The US Embassy in Türkiye also issued a statement of condemnation. “The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack and extends condolences to the families of those lost and injured. We stand with our ally Türkiye,” it said. Switzerland’s embassy in Türkiye also condemned the attack “in the strongest terms,” conveying its condolences to the Turkish people.

The WCI Forum in Istanbul brings together over 1,500 African businesspeople and Turkish SMEs to strengthen economic ties and explore new trade opportunities.

The operative, Ahmet Baykara, confessed to his involvement and provided information about his associates.

The Turkish Coast Guard on Sunday rescued a total of 28 irregular migrants forced back into the country’s territorial waters by Greek forces in the Aegean Sea. In the first of two successful rescue operations off the country’s Aegean shores, the Coast Guard Command said on its website that 14 migrants, including four children, were saved from a rubber boat off the district of Dikili in Izmir province. The other operation took place off the coast of Datca district in the province of Mugla, resulting in the rescue of an additional 14 migrants, among them seven children, from a lifeboat. All migrants were transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further processing. Türkiye has been a key transit point for asylum seekers wanting to cross into Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution. Ankara and global rights groups have repeatedly condemned Greece’s illegal practice, saying it violates humanitarian values and international law by endangering the lives of vulnerable migrants, including women and children.

A Turkish Airlines flight traveling from Seattle to Istanbul had to make an emergency landing in New York after one of the pilots collapsed during the flight, the airline confirmed on Wednesday. The incident took place shortly after takeoff from Seattle on Tuesday evening. Despite swift attempts at first aid, the 59-year-old pilot sadly passed away before the plane could reach its destination, as reported by Turkish Airlines spokesperson Yahya Ustun on social media. The Airbus A350, operating as flight TK204, was diverted to New York by the co-pilot and remaining flight crew. The pilot, who had been with Turkish Airlines since 2007, had recently passed a routine medical examination in March with no reported health issues.

Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation has opened a new education center in Tanzania to provide comprehensive education and care to orphans and underprivileged children.

They also discussed the need to focus on shared economic and security objectives and support Somalia’s efforts to generate capable security forces.

A rare case of a 5-kilogram keloid was treated successfully in Uganda by a team of Turkish experts.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday said Israel’s expanding military actions, particularly the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, suggests it has a desire to take the Gaza conflict to the region. “There is a desire within Israel, including [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu, to escalate the conflict across the region,” Fidan said. He emphasized that “if Israel is not stopped in Gaza and Palestine, it will spread its war to surrounding regions,” noting that after reaching its military targets in Gaza, Israel is now moving to the front in Lebanon. Hezbollah and Israel continued cross-border warfare since the Gaza war last October, but Tel Aviv recently escalated its offensive in Lebanon, killing hundreds, displacing thousands and also assassinating the group’s leader Nasrallah. The conflict could escalate further, as there are fears of an Israeli military ground invasion. Fidan characterized the ongoing situation in Gaza, where more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since the Oct. 7 Hamas incursion, as a “tragedy,” but said if there is greater tragedy than this, it is hypocrisy and inefficiency of the international system. – Need for reform in the UN Fidan said the conflict had showed us that international institutions, including the UN, are not functioning, highlighting an urgent need for reform. He said “the despair in the UN, the silence of the international community on this issue, has become a frightening situation.” The top Turkish diplomat also underscored the importance of establishing an independent Palestine, saying the Gaza Contact Group, formed at a joint summit of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League in Saudi Arabia last November, continues to take up the matter. More than 150 countries have already supported full recognition of state of Palestine, he added. – Turkey’s role in advocacy The minister said that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Türkiye has been proactive in advocating for peace. “Türkiye is not confined to either Western or Eastern axis,” Fidan said, arguing that Ankara will continue to move forward with a constructive, peace-oriented approach in the region. – US role in conflict He criticized the extent of US support for Israel, describing it as troubling that “all of the US’ power is at Israel’s disposal.” Fidan noted that “America’s political, financial, and military support continues,” referencing President Joe Biden’s recent statements about the attacks in Lebanon and Israel’s right to self-defense. He called Nasrallah’s death a significant loss for both Hezbollah and Iran. The foreign minister expressed alarm at Israel’s actions potentially dragging its allies into a wider conflict, saying it is “drawing both itself and its allies into a major conflict.

Turkish envoy visits Somalia’s Galmudug to discuss potential investment projects and explore ways to contribute to the region’s growth.

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is being addressed by Turkey’s second kindness ship, which has arrived with vital aid to meet the needs of the population.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in the Arab League Council in Cairo, meeting with EU’s Josep Borrell and addressing the crisis in Gaza with regional counterparts.

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi shot in head during protest against illegal Israeli settlements in town of Beita