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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…
Trump Hints at Possible Military Action Against Venezuela
US President Donald Trump confirmed that he authorized the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela as part of the “war on drugs,” adding that he was also considering a ground operation. Speaking at the White House, Trump cited Venezuela’s…
Türkiye and China Sign Deal to Boost Food Exports
Türkiye and China signed new trade protocols in Shanghai, paving the way for the export of Turkish salmon, sea bream, sea bass, and almonds to China. Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said the agreements mark a key step in expanding…
EU Urges Serbia to Advance Reforms For Membership
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Serbia to take concrete steps toward EU membership, calling for progress in the rule of law, media freedom, and alignment with EU sanctions on Russia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic…
Syrian President al-Shara Arrives in Moscow for First Official Visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara arrived in Moscow on his first official visit to Russia, accompanied by Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani and Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra. The Kremlin announced that al-Shara will meet with Russian…
NATO Ministers Urge Concrete Military Capabilities, Back Ukraine
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels as Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended talks at NATO Headquarters. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the meeting will push to strengthen deterrence, boost defense production and tackle…
France Suspends Pension Reform Until 2028
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that the controversial pension reform, which sought to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, has been suspended until January 2028. Speaking to the National Assembly, Lecornu said the…
EU’s von der Leyen Says Montenegro Could Join Bloc by 2028
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Montenegro is “a pioneer in the EU accession process” and could become the 28th EU member by 2028 if it stays focused and united. Speaking in Tivat during her Western Balkans tour, von…