#LATEST: #Israel’s three main TV networks have updated their exit polls and now all show the same result. #Netanyahu’s bloc at 50 seats, the #Jewish opposition at 52 and #Arab-led parties at 18, leaving neither camp with the 61 seats needed for a majority.

🇦🇿🇹🇷 Devlet Bahceli: Azerbaijan-Türkiye brotherhood transcends political issues MHP Chairman Devlet Bahceli @dbdevletbahceli stated that the brotherhood between #Azerbaijan and #Türkiye is deeper than political and diplomatic issues, APA's Türkiye bureau reports. He issued a written statement on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Turkic republics, and the Ankara Summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Devlet Bahceli noted that the brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Türkiye has been strengthened by the will of the two peoples, consolidated through common struggles, and preserved across generations. He emphasized that differences of opinion in the Turkic world should not be allowed to deepen and disagreements should not turn into permanent divisions. The MHP Chairman stated that the strength of the Turkic world lies in mutual trust, respect for independence, cultural richness, and maintaining unity around common goals.

🇷🇺🇦🇿 Putin calls Azerbaijan a reliable and good partner for Russia Russian President Vladimir #Putin considers #Azerbaijan a stable and good partner of his country, TASS @tassagency_en reports. The Russian leader made the statement during his speech at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum held in #Moscow. The Russian President said that good relations exist between Moscow and Baku in the energy sector. "Azerbaijan is our stable, good partner in many areas, including energy," Putin said.

⚡️Artificial barriers imposed by US on Iran's energy exports threaten entire global economy - Iranian President Artificial barriers imposed by the United States on Iran's energy exports threaten the entire global economy, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian @drpezeshkian said during his speech at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum held in #Moscow, APA's Moscow bureau reports. He emphasized that Washington's activities in the #PersianGulf are causing price shocks and undermining global economic growth. Pezeshkian added that the practice of economic terrorism against Iran in the form of a naval and air blockade is a gross violation of international law.

Report of ICESCO's technical mission to Karabakh submitted to Azerbaijani government "ICESCO has strong, long-standing cooperation with Azerbaijan," Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization @ICESCO_En (ICESCO), told APA. He stated that ICESCO had carried out a mission related to the protection of cultural heritage in #Karabakh. "The organization sent its first mission to the liberated territories in Karabakh and submitted its report to the Azerbaijani government. The report was highly appreciated by the government." Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik also noted that ICESCO cooperates with Azerbaijan in the field of artificial intelligence. "The organization, together with the Ministry of Science and Education, developed the Islamic World's Artificial Intelligence Index. The index reflects the level of countries' readiness in this field."

🇦🇿 President Ilham Aliyev: "Before taking such a step, one should look in the mirror and ask oneself: Do you have the moral right to lecture someone, teach them, or tell an independent country how to live, what to do and what not to do? We never do that. We focus on our own affairs and our own responsibilities." #7thWorldForum

🇦🇿 President Ilham Aliyev @presidentaz: We liberated our territories from Armenian occupation, restored justice and our dignity #IlhamAliyev #Azerbaijan #Armenia

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan has historically always been a multicultural country Azerbaijan has historically always been a multicultural country, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev @presidentaz said at the opening of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, APA reports. "Issues related to intercultural and interreligious relations are among the main priorities of our agenda. Azerbaijan has historically always been a multicultural country. We are located between Europe and Asia. For centuries, Azerbaijan has served as a cultural bridge between #Asia and #Europe . The traditions of multiculturalism, religious and ethnic tolerance are values that our people have preserved and highly cherished for centuries. One of the main reasons for Azerbaijan's successful and stable development is the solidarity and harmony in our society. Representatives of all ethnic groups and religions not only enjoy equal rights in accordance with our Constitution but also live together as one family," the head of state noted.

Muhammed Emin Yıldırım, Banned from Entering #Azerbaijan, Detained in #Istanbul Muhammed Emin Yıldırım, the Istanbul representative of Köklü Değişim Medya, has been detained by Istanbul police. The media organization announced the development on its X account. According to the statement, Yıldırım was detained by the Istanbul #Police Department over his social media posts. The #media organization also stated that the legal proceedings are being monitored in the presence of his lawyer. #Türkiye

🇸🇦🇵🇰🇹🇷 Senior officials from Mecca Agreement countries visit Iran A meeting between Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, and Head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization Ibrahim Kalın and Iranian officials has begun in Tehran, Daneshjoo news agency reports. It should be noted that earlier, Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that officials from the aforementioned countries would meet with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and hold a joint meeting. Bagheri Kani emphasized that all three countries participating in the meeting, together with Iran, could take an important step towards establishing security in the region based on internal capabilities by drawing on Iran's experience in ensuring national security during the recent war. #Iran #Türkiye #Pakistan #SaudiArabia #Tehran

🇺🇦💥🇷🇺 Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing batteries for missiles and aerial bombs On October 25 and during the night of October 26, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the “Energia” plant in the city of #Yelets, #Lipetsk Oblast, Russian Federation. According to the General Staff @GeneralStaffUA, the plant manufactures power sources for aerial bombs, sea-based cruise missiles, and Iskander-M missile systems.

❗️🇫🇷 Police Brutally Injured during #Parisriots

🇺🇦 Ukraine extends martial law for another 90 days Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada @verkhovna_rada has adopted a bill extending martial law in the country for another 90 days, Ukrinform reports. According to the report, under the decision supported by 293 lawmakers, martial law in #Ukraine has been extended from October 31, 2026, to January 29, 2027. This marks the 21st extension of martial law in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war. Martial law and general mobilization have been in effect in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Previously, martial law had been extended for 90 days, from August 2 to October 31, 2026.

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy @ZelenskyyUa: We cannot talk about the neutrality of our state. We cannot talk about limiting the Ukrainian army. Restrictions on our army and Ukraine’s neutrality are not up for discussion. #Ukraine

🇦🇿🇳🇱 Dutch Foreign Minister expresses desire to expand cooperation with Azerbaijan "Azerbaijan is an important partner for the #Netherlands in the region," Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ stated at a joint press conference with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun , APA reports. The minister stated that the #Netherlands wants to expand cooperation with Azerbaijan.

🇦🇿🇦🇲 Armenia hands over Azerbaijani citizen who crossed border to Baku #Armenia has handed over an Azerbaijani citizen who crossed the border to #Baku, Armenia's National Security Service said, APA reports. According to the statement, Yashar Ali oglu Gasimov, who crossed the border in the Tavush direction, was handed over to the relevant Azerbaijani authorities on October 24.