The UAE has already introduced a law governing virtual assets and a regulatory body for cryptocurrencies, while welcoming major crypto exchange platforms.

"This decision, which constitutes a grave violation of the established principles of international law, cannot be accepted," the ministry said.

Extension of grain export mechanism common interest, efforts continue on Russian grain export, Erdogan tells Putin in phone talk

Murderers who shed blood of our citizens are embraced in almost every country in Europe, particularly in Greece's Lavrion camp, says Erdogan

French police used tear gas and employed anti-riot tactics to prevent hundreds of people protesting in the capital from marching on Tehran's diplomatic mission

Israel "is, through its premeditated and deliberate policies, destroying the two-state solution," the Palestinian Authority (PA) president said in a speech to the General Assembly.

Israel and the U.S.-allied UAE share an ultimate fear, that Iran obtains a nuclear weapon, an ambition Tehran denies.

"The only way to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is to put a credible military threat on the table," Lapid said in a speech at the UN General Assembly.

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen also attends Astana format meeting

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, a month after the countries announced the restoration of diplomatic ties following years of tensions.

Erdogan did not provide full details about the swap, calling the people being exchanged "hostages" and not saying how many there were from each side.

Musk did not specify from which country Starlink would seek exemptions, but Iran faces broad based sanctions.