Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been elected prime minister, becoming the first woman in the nation’s history to hold the post. Takaichi, 64, won 237 votes in the Lower House and later secured an absolute majority in the Upper House against opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda. Her appointment follows […]
In an international operation named “SIMCARTEL,” Latvian police and EUROPOL dismantled a major cybercrime network that defrauded thousands across Europe. Authorities seized 1,200 SIM devices, 40,000 active SIM cards, and five servers, detaining seven suspects. The network was linked to at least 3,200 fraud cases in Austria and Latvia, generating millions of euros in illegal […]
At the MED9 summit in Portoroz, Slovenia, leaders of nine EU Mediterranean countries called on Israel to open border crossings and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob said the group supports the ceasefire and a UN resolution to deploy a stabilization force in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that Ukraine […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of being a “warmonger and liar” after Trump claimed credit for destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities. “He can keep thinking that way,” Khamenei said in Tehran. Khamenei condemned Washington’s support for Israel, calling the US “the main accomplice in Gaza’s murders,” and said Iran’s missiles […]
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot during his visit to Luxembourg for the EU Council of Ministers meeting. Fidan also held talks with Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu as part of his diplomatic engagements.
Germany will establish a military base in Iceland under a new defense deal to counter growing Russian threats. The base will host German reconnaissance planes, warships, and submarines. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Iceland’s location is key for logistics, while Reykjavik stressed stronger cooperation against hybrid and cyber threats.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “ceasefire in the Middle East held its first stress test,” calling it a good first phase but urging more action for lasting stability and humanitarian access. Speaking before the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Kallas said the meeting would focus on Ukraine, stressing that Russia “only understands […]
About 1,800 people rallied in Berlin against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he called the city’s image “problematic” and backed deportations. Protesters accused him of echoing far-right views and held banners condemning racism. Opposition parties demanded an apology, calling Merz’s comments “dangerous,” while a government spokesperson said his remarks reflected policy changes on immigration.
An Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Airbus A320 flying from St. Petersburg to Baku was forced to return shortly after takeoff due to a technical fuselage failure. The aircraft, carrying 155 passengers, made an emergency landing at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. AZAL said the crew followed safety procedures, burning excess fuel before landing. Emergency teams […]
US President Donald Trump announced plans to suspend all payments to Colombia and impose new tariffs, accusing the South American nation of complicity in the illegal drug trade. “They are not fighting drugs; they are producing drugs,” Trump told reporters. He said financial aid would be cut immediately, with tariff details to be revealed later […]