International

Five dead and nineteen injured in the terrorist attack on a military factory in Turkey

The Turkish government said that “with great probability” the attack on a military aeronautical factory in Ankara that caused five deaths and 19 injuries this Wednesday was the work of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

“We are still working on identifying terrorists and their fingerprints. As soon as we have results, we will announce which organization was behind the attack,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told the press in Ankara.

“But when evaluating the images we believe that it is very likely the PKK,” he added in reference to the two young people, a man and a woman, armed with assault rifles that were shot in the attack.

Shortly before, the Turkish Minister of Defense, Yasar Güler, had already attributed the attack to the PKK.

Yerlikaya stressed, however, that the responsibility of the guerrillas is not yet firmly established and that the results of the identification of the assailants must be awaited.

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The attack began at 13.25 GMT on Wednesday, when at least two people arrived in a taxi at the door of the Tusas factory, on the northern outskirts of Ankara.

In the assault, five people were killed, in addition to the two assailants, and 19 were injured, two of them seriously injured.

According to NTV, the dead are a security guard and two technicians, while a quarter would be the driver of the taxi with which the assailants arrived at the factory, information not yet officially corroborated.

Explosions and shootings

Today explosions and shootings were recorded at the entrance of the TUSAŞ company’s factory in Ankara, which is dedicated to the manufacture of military aircraft, helicopters and military aeronautical equipment.

A large number of police officers, in addition to firefighters and ambulances, went to the place and, according to the NTV broadcaster, the shootings continue inside the factory.

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That media indicates that the factory workers are going to shelters and there is talk of the possibility that some have been taken hostage.

The attackers arrived in a taxi to the factory

The CNNTürk network assures that the attackers arrived in a taxi at the factory and that at least one exploded at the door while others managed to access the enclosure.

Authorities have sent special units by helicopter to the place, local media said.

TUSAŞ develops and manufactures some of the most prestigious military aircraft of the Turkish weapons program, such as the Kaan fighter-bomber, still in project, the Hürjet training plane or the Hürkus small aircraft.

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International

Air Canada suspends JFK flights amid soaring fuel costs linked to Iran conflict

Air Canada announced on Friday that it will suspend its flights from Montreal and Toronto to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June through late October, citing rising jet fuel costs driven by the conflict involving Iran.

“Since the beginning of the conflict with Iran, some routes and less profitable flights have become economically unviable, so we are making adjustments accordingly,” the airline said in a statement.

Despite the suspension, the carrier confirmed it will continue operating 34 daily flights from six Canadian cities to New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Air Canada expects to resume its JFK operations after October 25.

Meanwhile, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a temporary ceasefire in the region. However, jet fuel shortages could persist even if the truce holds.

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Fuel accounts for between 25% and 30% of operating costs for most airlines, and carriers worldwide have responded to the crisis by raising fares and suspending select routes due to safety and profitability concerns.

International

UK braces for potential CO₂ shortage amid Middle East tensions

The government of United Kingdom is preparing contingency measures amid fears of a potential shortage of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which could impact the agri-food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, The Times reported on Thursday.

According to the newspaper, officials assessed this scenario during a recent crisis meeting aimed at evaluating the consequences of a prolonged conflict, triggered on February 28 by joint attacks from United States and Israel against Iran.

Under this scenario, CO₂ supplies—primarily a byproduct of fertilizer production using natural gas—could fall by up to 18%, affecting multiple sectors including agriculture and food production.

The gas is widely used in the slaughter of pigs and poultry, as well as in extending the shelf life of packaged foods. Breweries could also face disruptions due to reduced availability.

“I don’t want to comment on a leak, but now that the information is out there, I hope people feel reassured knowing we are working on it,” said Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in remarks to Sky News.

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While a drop in CO₂ supply is not expected to cause major shortages in supermarkets, it could limit product variety, The Times noted, citing access to internal government documents.

To mitigate the impact, authorities are considering prioritizing CO₂ supply for critical sectors such as healthcare and civil nuclear energy, where it is used in cooling systems for blood reserves, organs, vaccines, and electricity generation. The government may also request domestic producers to increase output.

Central America

El Salvador and Paraguay approve 2026–2028 cooperation program

The governments of El Salvador and Paraguay approved the 2026–2028 Cooperation Program, which includes six joint development projects, according to Salvadoran Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira.

Mira stated that El Salvador will act as the “main provider of cooperation,” contributing five initiatives focused on road infrastructure, tourism, and local development. She also noted that one of the projects will be led by the Paraguayan side, although no further details were disclosed.

The agreement was reached during the Second Meeting of the Joint Commission on Technical and Scientific Cooperation between both countries.

According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the First Meeting of the Political Consultation and Bilateral Coordination Mechanism was also held, with the participation of Vice Minister Víctor Verdún.

In an official statement, the Paraguayan government reported that both delegations agreed to identify mechanisms to promote competitiveness, economic growth, and market access. They also committed to signing agreements related to air transport cooperation.