EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said this week “could be vital for diplomacy” in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine War. Speaking before an EU defense meeting in Brussels, she urged stronger support for Ukraine, saying Russia “doesn’t want peace.” Kallas described US talks as “difficult but productive” and noted Ukraine was “alone” in those […]
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 334 in Sri Lanka, where 400 people remain missing and more than 1.3 million have been affected. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called it the country’s worst-ever natural disaster and pledged full rebuilding with international support. In Indonesia, the cyclone’s impact […]
US President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke by phone with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro but declined to share details, saying only the call “went well.” Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war were progressing despite “corruption issues” in Ukraine. He described Venezuela as “unfriendly,” rejected claims of a possible US attack, and defended considering clemency […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Tehran, where he was received by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his official visit. Fidan continues his diplomatic contacts in the Iranian capital.
Pope Leo XIV, visiting Lebanon after his trip to Türkiye, said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be resolved through a two-state solution. “Israel does not accept this for now, but it remains the only solution,” he told reporters. The Pope received an official welcome in Beirut and will hold meetings, pray at the site […]
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is prepared to revive the Istanbul talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine War, stressing that “direct negotiations must continue” despite difficulties. Speaking in Berlin after meeting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Fidan said European security discussions should include Türkiye, noting that NATO and EU mechanisms must work “constructively” until […]
Kyrgyz craftsman Sadyrbek Sagynbayev has been crafting the traditional instrument komuz from the trees of the steppe for 15 years. The komuz, one of the national symbols of the Kyrgyz people, is believed to date back to the Göktürk era. Made of carved wood, the komuz consists of a body, neck, and three strings stretched […]
Pope Leo XIV visited İznik in Türkiye for his first international trip, marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The Pope held a praying service at the historic basilica, the site of the original 325 council convened by Roman Emperor Constantine. Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Istanbul also addressed the event. […]
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill, both deployed to the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela. He joined troops for a Thanksgiving meal and praised their role in anti-drug operations, saying they were protecting the US homeland. […]
Israeli army attacks on the Syrian village of Beit Jinn have left 13 people dead, including two children, according to Syrian state television. At least 25 others were injured as helicopters and artillery fire hit the area. Local sources said strikes on residential zones caused panic, forcing many families to flee. The Syrian Civil Defense […]