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Colombia shares images of 300-year-old treasure-laden shipwreck

The Colombian army has released images of the wreck of the Spanish ship San Jose, which has been underwater for 300 years and is thought to have carried nearly 200 tons of gold, silver, and emeralds when it sank in 1708. Gold, porcelain, pottery, glass bottles, and cannons are clearly visible in the images released to the public of the sunken ship laden with treasure.

“Thanks to the technological equipment and the work of the Colombian navy, we were able to capture images with an unprecedented level of clarity,” Colombian President Ivan Duque said in a statement about the observation mission. Duque said that the shipwreck is preserved for future rescue efforts.

Authorities also announced that during the observation mission, a total of 2 more shipwrecks from the colonial and post-colonial era were discovered.

The San Jose belonged to the Kingdom of Spain when it was sunk by the British navy near Cartagena in 1708. Only a few of the ship’s 600-man crew survived. Filled with treasures estimated to be worth billions of dollars in today’s currency when sunk on its way from the Americas to Europe, the ship was discovered in 2015.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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