Erdoğan highlights expanding Türkiye-Kazakhstan economic, energy cooperation at business forum
ASTANA, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday highlighted growing economic, energy, defence and trade cooperation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan while addressing the closing session of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan Business Forum in Astana. President Erdoğan said Kazakhstan had emerged as the largest economy in Central Asia, recording 6.5 percent GDP growth in 2025 with foreign trade volume...
Iran urges BRICS to counter Western hegemony, defend global South sovereignty
New Delhi, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday called for an end to “Western hegemony” and urging member states to prevent the politicization of international institutions. Addressing at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Araghchi accused the United States and Israel of carrying out “brutal and unlawful...
Gilani reaffirms deep Pakistan–Azerbaijan brotherhood, highlights strong cultural, trade, parliamentary ties
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday said Pakistan–Azerbaijan relations are rooted in deep religious, cultural, historical, and people-to-people bonds, describing the two countries as “brotherly nations” that have consistently supported each other in times of need. He was addressing a ceremony marking Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, attended by the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, federal...
President Erdoğan receives ceremonial welcome in Astana on state visit to Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was accorded a formal and ceremonial welcome in the Kazakh capital Astana on Thursday as he arrived for an official state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the Turkish head of state at the presidential palace, where he was...
Trump praises Xi, calls China-US ties ‘one of the most consequential relationships in world history’
BEIJING, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): President of the United States Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for hosting a “magnificent” and historic state visit, while emphasizing the importance of strong relations between the American and Chinese peoples. Speaking at a state banquet in Beijing, Trump thanked President Xi and the Chinese leadership for the warm reception extended to...
Xi Jinping calls for stable, cooperative China-US relations at state banquet for Trump
BEIJING, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): President of China Xi Jinping said China and the United States should pursue mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, as he hosted a state banquet in honour of President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing. Addressing the banquet attended by members of the American delegation and senior Chinese officials, President Xi...
Trump receives grand welcome as high-stakes Xi Summit begins
BEIJING, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump received a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday as he began a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, the Iran conflict, Taiwan, and broader strategic ties between the two powers. The summit includes bilateral talks, a state banquet, and...
Pak–Saudi defence pact may expand to include Türkiye, Qatar in major regional strategic initiative
ISLAMABAD, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): Discussions are reportedly underway on expanding the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Agreement into a broader regional strategic framework involving Türkiye and Qatar, a development being viewed by regional and international observers as a potentially significant shift in the regional security and geopolitical landscape. According to diplomatic and strategic circles, the proposed expansion aims to...
Iranian President praises national resilience, public service amid challenges
TEHRAN, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian praised the resilience of the Iranian nation and the dedication of workers, officials and public service personnel in maintaining stability and security during challenging circumstances. President Pezeshkian said Iran had faced serious pressures and attacks, including bombardments targeting the capital, but emphasized that the Iranian people continued to demonstrate...
Qatar, Türkiye hold first round of political consultations in Ankara
ANKARA, Thursday, May 14, 2026 (WNP): Qatar and Türkiye on Thursday held the first round of political consultations between their foreign ministries in Ankara aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordination. The Qatari delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Turkish side was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulakli...