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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
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…
MED9 Leaders Urge Israel to Allow Aid into Gaza
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…
Khamenei Slams Trump over Iran, Gaza and Nuclear Remarks
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.…
Fidan Meets French and Romanian Counterparts in Luxembourg
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…
Germany to Build Military Base in Iceland
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…
EU’s Kallas Urges Stronger Push for Peace in Middle East and Ukraine
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…
Trump Halts Aid to Colombia
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…
Erhürman Becomes New TRNC President
Tufan Erhürman won the presidential election in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with 62.7% of the vote, according to unofficial results. In his first statement, Erhürman pledged to serve impartially and work closely with Türkiye on…
Merz Thanks Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt for Role in Gaza Ceasefire
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thanked US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt for helping broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, saying, “We all owe them a debt of gratitude.” Addressing the…
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants
Britain has announced fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, along with their partners, to curb Moscow’s wartime revenues. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the move aims to tighten restrictions on Russian oil…