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EU Pledges Ukraine Funding Decision
European Union leaders meeting in Brussels, Belgium, said they will not leave the summit without securing funding for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027. EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, said the bloc aims to cover…
Israel Approves Record Natural Gas Export Deal with Egypt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has approved a natural gas export agreement worth about $35 billion with Egypt, the largest such deal in the country’s history. Netanyahu said the deal, signed with US energy…
Germany says it will not repeat 2014 mistakes on Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany would not “stand idly by” as Europe’s security is reshaped and vowed not to repeat the 2014 mistake of leaving Ukraine without security guarantees. Speaking in parliament ahead of the EU summit…
Putin Says Russia Ready for Diplomacy but Threatens Military Action
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow prefers a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine but warned that Russia would pursue military means if negotiations fail. Speaking at a Russian Defense Ministry meeting, Putin claimed Russia…
EU Parliament Approves Gradual Ban on Russian Gas Imports
The European Parliament has approved a plan to phase out Russian gas and LNG imports across the European Union by autumn 2027. The measure, backed by 500 lawmakers, would ban spot-market Russian LNG in 2026 and end pipeline gas imports by…
Türkiye’s Togg Accompanies Türkiye’s New Consul General in Hamburg
A Turkish-made Togg vehicle drew attention during the official welcome ceremony for Berati Alver, Türkiye’s new Consul General in Hamburg, Germany. Alver was formally received by Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher at City…
China Opposes EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
China said it opposes the European Union’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that Beijing rejects unilateral sanctions not approved by the UN Security Council and…
US Expands Travel Ban to Six New Countries Including Syria and Palestine
US President Donald Trump has expanded the United States’ travel ban to include six additional countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, and individuals using travel documents issued by Palestine. The White House said the…
International Compensation Commission for Ukraine Launched in Netherlands
A convention establishing an International Compensation Commission to address war damage in Ukraine was signed in The Hague, the Netherlands, with the support of more than 30 countries. Backed by the Council of Europe, the body…
Mexico City Council Brawl Breaks Out Over Transparency Reform
A heated debate at the Mexico City Council turned into a physical fight as members from rival parties clashed during discussions on abolishing the city’s transparency oversight body. At least five council members from the right-wing PAN and…