European Union (EU) High Representative Josep Borrel emphasized Türkiye as a critical agenda item, discussing relations with the country in the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels. Addressing Türkiye’s potential EU membership, Borrel stated that Ukraine’s possible membership could expedite the process for Türkiye and the entire Balkans, but noted that modernization of the Customs Union and visa issues need to be addressed first. Regarding the Grain Corridor Agreement in the Black Sea, Borrel acknowledged the necessity of increasing grain export capacity to Ukraine and neighboring countries.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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