Turkey monitors PJAK, opposing U.S. talks with Iranian Kurds over regional stability concerns.

On March 1, 2026, U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered airspace closures, canceling nearly half of Heathrow’s Middle East flights and disrupting travel across the region.

Macron and allies condemn U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran as illegal, as conflict with Hezbollah escalates.

U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may move from Abu Dhabi to Switzerland or Turkey amid Middle East tensions, with war continuing into its fourth year.

EU asylum applications dropped 20% in 2025, but Iran's instability raises fears of a major refugee crisis.

China evacuates 470+ citizens from Iran amid military strikes, urging travel via specific borders and embassy contact.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio coordinated with allies over Iran's missile attacks, reaffirming support for Turkey and praising Saudi Arabia’s response to an embassy attack.

Turkey pauses day-trip crossings at three Iran border gates due to regional tensions, but keeps trade and citizen travel open.

Ukraine nears EU accession talks, but Hungary’s opposition stalls progress despite readiness.

India's women's football team opened their 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign against Vietnam in Perth on March 3, 2026, marking their first qualification on merit since 2022.