Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg described the UN’s annual climate summits as “greenwashed circuses” as she arrived in Antalya, Turkey, for COP31.
Turkey is hosting the summit as it holds the COP Presidency, while Australia will serve as President for Negotiations
Anger as 17 killed in Turkey steel factory blast
Broadcaster NTV showed images of the immediate aftermath of the explosion, with a large fire inside the facility and a tall column of smoke rising.
Turkey Factory Blast: 16 Dead, 13 Injured As Crane Falls Into Steel Furnace
An explosion and fire at the HABAS iron and steel plant in Aliaga, Izmir province, killed six people on Monday.
The Turkic-speaking allies describe their relationship as "one nation, two states" and, despite the friction, remain closely bound by military and energy ties
COP31 is starting in Turkey. What's on the agenda? DW.comCop31 must deliver climate progress that people can see is real, host says The GuardianCOP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mount The Hindu‘Implementation COP’ must live up to its name The Indian ExpressClimate talks should focus on implementation, not new targets, Singapore says ThePrint
COP31 is starting in Turkey. What's on the agenda? DW.comClimate Conference COP31 Kicks Off Amid Climate, Finance Pressures NDTVHigh fossil fuel prices spread inflation ‘like a cancer’, UN climate chief tells Cop31 The GuardianCOP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate ReutersCOP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mount The Hindu
US imposes fresh sanctions on Indian and Turkish firms accused of helping Iran evade oil and aviation restrictions, escalating economic pressure on Tehran.
Despite Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, 19 US Democratic lawmakers will attend COP31 in Turkey, seeking renewed diplomatic engagement.
The two sides agreed that cooperation on Turkey's Sinop nuclear power plant project has been progressing smoothly
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Mecca defence alliance members in Tehran to defuse Iran-US, Yemen tensions Al JazeeraIran hosts Saudi Arabia and regional powers as fears grow of return to war CNNOil ticks lower as Saudi defense minister meets with Iran's president in Tehran to de-escalate CNBCPakistan, Saudi, Turkey Meet Iran leaders In Bid To Stop War Restarting NDTVSaudi defence pact countries push for peace in Tehran as Houthis launch more attacks Reuters
Iran-US Tensions: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia And Turkey Officials Meet Iran’s President; Asim Munir Among Attendees
The meeting brought Iran together with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, says broadcaster
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the exposure of a covert plan to swap President Donald Trump’s aircraft for a flight out of Turkey was regrettable, warning that the publicity could make the tactic harder to employ in the future. The comment highlights concerns over operational secrecy in presidential security measures.
Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis Al JazeeraIran war live: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani army heads to hold urgent talks Al JazeeraAllies unite behind Saudi Arabia as more Iranian flights curtailed ReutersPumping life into Mecca Pact? Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan plan urgent meet as Houthis step up attacks The Times of IndiaSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey plan urgent military meeting as Grand Mufti calls on troops to fight Houthis thenationalnews.com
Attacks by Yemen's Houthis prompt an urgent meeting among leaders to support Riyadh, while the pact emphasizes collective security against regional threats.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan signaled technical military support for Saudi Arabia against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, in line with last month’s Mecca Defense Alliance.
