Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing

ANKARA

Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

• Türkiye has carried out "the largest and most comprehensive and effective" air operation in Iraq and Syria against terrorists, the nation's defense minister said.

• Türkiye is facing a terror threat on its southern border and has the right to defend itself, the White House said Tuesday.

A powerful earthquake jolted Türkiye’s northwestern Duzce province early Wednesday, according to the country's disaster management authority.

• Iran announced its decision to ramp up the production of uranium at its underground Fordow nuclear facility in response to a recent resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog.

• The UK, France and Germany on Tuesday denounced Iran's decision to expand its nuclear program in response to the UN's adoption of a resolution, according to a joint statement.

• Iran said 40 foreigners had been arrested for their role in ongoing protests over the death of an Iranian woman in police custody.

• The defense chiefs of China and the US met in Cambodia to discuss bilateral defense relations and regional and global security issues, with Washington emphasizing the “need to responsibly manage competition and maintain open lines of communication.”

• Ukraine has said it will investigate the content of video footage shared by Russia showing Ukrainian soldiers allegedly shooting more than 10 Russian soldiers said to be surrendering.

• Ukraine's Foreign Ministry plans to summon Hungary's ambassador after the Balkan nation's premier publicly wore a scarf depicting part of Ukrainian territory as Hungarian, Kyiv said Tuesday.

• Mali’s military government has imposed a ban on the activities of NGOs funded or supported by France in the latest escalation in a growing rift between the two countries.

• Argentina made a nightmare start to their FIFA World Cup Group campaign after a shocking 2-1 loss to underdogs Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

• King Charles III welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Tuesday, hosting the first foreign dignitary on a state visit to the UK since he was crowned.