Türkiye and China signed new trade protocols in Shanghai, paving the way for the export of Turkish salmon, sea bream, sea bass, and almonds to China. Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said the agreements mark a key step in expanding agricultural cooperation and food security between the two countries. Chinese Customs Director Sun Meycün noted that […]
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Serbia to take concrete steps toward EU membership, calling for progress in the rule of law, media freedom, and alignment with EU sanctions on Russia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed that EU membership remains a “strategic priority” despite economic and political challenges.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara arrived in Moscow on his first official visit to Russia, accompanied by Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani and Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra. The Kremlin announced that al-Shara will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the reconstruction of Russia’s two military bases in Syria and broader defense cooperation. French […]
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels as Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended talks at NATO Headquarters. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the meeting will push to strengthen deterrence, boost defense production and tackle drone threats while reaffirming “resolute support for Ukraine.” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed a “peace through strength” message, urging allies […]
In Hebron, a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank known as the “World City of Handicrafts” since 2016, artisans are fighting to preserve their centuries-old crafts amid war, blockades, and collapsing tourism. Once bustling with visitors, Hebron’s historic bazaar now stands nearly empty due to Israeli restrictions and ongoing tensions. Tile master Mohammed al-Natshe […]
The Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province erupted early Thursday, sending ash clouds up to 8 kilometers into the sky. Authorities reported that dozens of residents from nearby villages were evacuated as a precaution. The 1,584-meter volcano, located in the Eastern Flores region, emitted ash for three minutes before settling. Officials have […]
Thousands of demonstrators in Udine, Italy, protested against the Israeli national team during a World Cup European qualifier match between Italy and Israel. While the Bluenergy Stadium remained largely empty, crowds gathered outside chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and carrying flags and banners reading “Expel Israel from FIFA” and “No to genocide.” Tensions escalated when protesters attempted […]
Israel has received the remains of four more prisoners from Hamas as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The bodies, handed over via the Red Cross and examined by Israeli army units in Gaza, will be transferred to Israel for identification. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed. Hamas is expected to return […]
US President Donald Trump announced that the US military targeted and destroyed a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people. Trump said the vessel was linked to terrorist groups involved in the illicit drug trade and was intercepted in international waters. He stated that the strike was part of ongoing US efforts […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that the controversial pension reform, which sought to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, has been suspended until January 2028. Speaking to the National Assembly, Lecornu said the decision responds to union demands and will remain in effect until after the 2027 presidential elections. He stated the […]