New Zealand has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and relocated its consular operations to Ankara, Turkey, citing growing security concerns linked to escalating unrest in Iran, officials in Wellington announced on Friday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all New Zealand diplomatic personnel departed Iran......
Turkey has reiterated its desire to normalize relations with Armenia as quickly as possible, signaling renewed momentum in a long and complex diplomatic process in the South Caucasus. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara aims to avoid unnecessary technical delays and move forward with......
Turkey has called for diplomatic dialogue to help resolve the ongoing crisis in Iran, where mass protests have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, according to human rights organizations. Speaking in Istanbul, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that the situation should be addressed through peaceful negotiations. He expressed......
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Tehran after a temporary suspension that had been in place since the previous week, marking a cautious return of air links between Turkey and Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. According to airport and airline information, at least one flight departed from Istanbul to the Iranian capital on Thursday......
The United States has begun withdrawing military personnel from critical bases in the Middle East as a precautionary step amid escalating tensions with Iran. Tehran has warned that it would strike American facilities if Washington initiates an attack, prompting this repositioning of forces. A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that personnel......
European natural gas prices climbed above 32 euros per megawatt-hour on January 13, 2026, marking their highest level since early November 2025. This spike stemmed from a harsh cold wave, rapidly depleting storage levels, and lingering geopolitical tensions rattling energy markets. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract surged nearly 14 percent......
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