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Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defense agreement, agree to 'unified stance' against attacks

"Both sides expressed deep concern regarding ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza that undermine the implementation of the Gaza peace plan," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul.
A COP31 logo is pictured near the venue ahead of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Turkey, November 8, 2026.

Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis

A COP31 sign is seen at the front entrance to the Antalya Expo center ahead of the start of COP31 on November 07, 2026 in Antalya, Turkey.

Israel excluded from COP31 climate summit in Turkey over Gaza war, Turkish minister says

Turkish Navy frigate Gaziantep escorts drilling vessel Fatih off the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, Turkey.

Cairo in talks with Tripoli over Turkish maritime boundary deal, Egyptian FM says


Erdogan says Turkey concerned about potential attacks on Iran, reaches out to Trump

"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy," Erdogan told reporters.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Leaders urge rapid climate action at COP31 as record heat, global crises threaten progress

A report by the United Nations Environment Program published in October said the world was already set to overshoot 1.5C of warming above pre-industrial times, the threshold set in 2015.

Turkish and United Nations flags flutter at the entrance to the Antalya Expo Center on November 8, 2026, ahead of the opening of the UN climate conference. Turkey will host the COP31 climate talks from November 9 to 20 in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya.

US prepares to deploy 250 foreign troops in Gaza as Israel opposes Turkish involvement

Foreign military officers, accompanied by US troops, have been spotted near Gaza as preparations advance for a multinational force, with Israel authorizing an initial deployment of 250 soldiers.

Turkish charities operating in the southern Gaza Strip, October 23, 2025

Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat

The agreement between the countries’ defense ministries was signed during talks between al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 4.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ​meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 4, 2026.

Erdogan says he called Trump, reaffirmed Turkish support for US-Iran diplomacy

Erdogan told Trump that Turkey would also continue to contribute to efforts to end the war in Ukraine and that contacts with both Kyiv and Moscow should be intensified.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) during their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, November 3, 2026.

Turkey is supporting Iraqi attempts to combat ISIS threats to Kirkuk, other regions

Turkey has interests in Kirkuk and the city of Tal Afar. The Turkish Ministry of Defense said, “We welcome Iraq’s reinforcement of outposts and observation posts along the border."

A flag of the Islamic State (IS) is seen on the other side of a bridge at the frontline of fighting between Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and Islamist militants in Rashad, on the road between Kirkuk and Tikrit, on September 11, 2014.

Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia

Under the agreement, signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey and sent to parliament for approval last month, an attack on one party constitutes an attack on all.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to MPs at his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on January 21, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

Turkey says Iranian fire killed soldier on border as foreign ministers discuss US-Iran talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also held talks with his UAE counterpart, as Tehran works with mediators to end its war with the United States.

Iranians make their way after crossing into Turkey at the Kapikoy Border Gate in the eastern Van province, Turkey, March 3, 2026.

Israel, Greece, Cyprus deepen defense ties, reaffirm rejection of Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Senior defense officials from the three countries agreed in Athens to create a trilateral working group for their defense industries and to boost cooperation on maritime security.

 A photo of the Heads of Delegation of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus at the trilateral meeting.

Saudi Arabia issues alerts of potential danger in Yanbu as Houthis continue attacks on region

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said it destroyed a missile launched by the group towards Islam's holy city of Medina.

Fighters from the Saudi-led coalition sit on a pick-up truck mounted with a heavy machine-gun as they hold a position during clashes with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's northwestern Jawf province on November 2, 2026. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on November 3 that Saudi strikes had killed 17 civ