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Turkey's parliament has approved a law establishing a legal framework for the disbandment of the PKK, providing protections for former militants and facilitating the suspension of prison sentences. The legislation is seen as a major step toward ending a conflict that has killed tens of thousands since 1984.
Daniel Cohn-Bendit has endorsed Raphaël Glucksmann for France's 2027 presidential election, calling him the only reformist left candidate with a future. Glucksmann is expected to confirm his candidacy soon, with plans to join a Socialist Party primary that also includes rivals like Ségolène Royal, as the left seeks to unite against Marine Le Pen.
A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft was observed circling near Russia's Kaliningrad Region, operating in Polish and Lithuanian airspace and over the Baltic Sea. This marks the second such incident this month. Separately, Polish fighter jets scrambled to escort a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane over the Baltic.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, including a collective-defense commitment. The deal has drawn attention for its potential regional implications, including remarks by Pakistan's defense minister calling for a united front against Israel.
A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport knocked a drone equipped with professional explosives out of the air, potentially preventing an attack, according to a senior German lawmaker. Federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism probe into the incident, which occurred at a key NATO and cargo logistics hub.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which includes a NATO-style collective defence clause. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the pact as technically similar to NATO's Article 5, insisting it is not directed at Iran. The agreement establishes political and military committees and a secretariat in Saudi Arabia.
Eduard Kokoity, who led South Ossetia during the 2008 conflict, told TASS that Georgia has drawn conclusions from the war and now distances itself from the West, while Ukraine failed to learn from the events. He also described the 2008 conflict as the first hybrid warfare by the collective West, with Ukraine playing an active role.
Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travelers from Italy in response to Italy's similar measures, following a mass migrant influx into Ceuta. The diplomatic rift between the two EU allies has escalated, with Italy rejecting Spain's ultimatum.
One hundred Serbian public activists signed an open letter protesting Vladimir Zelensky's visit to Belgrade, warning it could damage Serbia-Russia relations. The opposition parliamentary group 'Serbia's We – Power of the People' also criticized the visit, citing Zelensky's expired term and Serbia's reliance on Russian gas. The visit is expected to include meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Russia's embassy in Berlin has dismissed the discovery of a drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport as a 'hastily concocted provocation,' accusing Kiev and European militaristic circles of stoking anti-Russian hysteria. The embassy's statement, carried by TASS, claims the incident serves to justify arms transfers to Ukraine and deflect from domestic issues.
The leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, pledging to treat an attack on one as an attack on all. The agreement comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a trilateral meeting between the three leaders.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
Anonymous hackers have provided TASS with documents allegedly showing NATO's direct involvement in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil terminals. The files reportedly implicate a NATO-linked hybrid warfare specialist in coordinating attacks on facilities in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions.
German authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, causing flight diversions and partial closures. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a 'hybrid attack scenario,' and suspicion has fallen on Russia amid ongoing investigations.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
German authorities removed the detonator from an explosive device attached to a drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second flying object collided with a cargo plane, prompting an investigation. No group has claimed responsibility, with probes led by Saxony prosecutors.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
Valery Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former top commander and current ambassador to Britain, has stated that Ukraine will never join NATO, citing unmet military standards and outdated alliance doctrines. His comments challenge Kyiv's official stance, as analysts debate whether he aims to pressure the alliance or position himself politically.
German authorities have opened a counterterrorism investigation after an explosive-laden drone was found near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the closure of parts of the hub and the diversion of flights. A DHL cargo plane struck an unknown object while diverting, and forensic experts reportedly found high military-grade explosives on the drone. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called the incident a hybrid attack and scheduled a summit on anti-drone defense.