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Turkish FM Meets Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Tehran, where he was received by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his official visit. Fidan continues his diplomatic contacts in the Iranian capital.…
Pope Leo XIV Backs Two-State Solution on Lebanon Visit
Pope Leo XIV, visiting Lebanon after his trip to Türkiye, said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be resolved through a two-state solution. “Israel does not accept this for now, but it remains the only solution,” he told…
Türkiye Ready to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Again: Turkish FM
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is prepared to revive the Istanbul talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine War, stressing that “direct negotiations must continue” despite difficulties.
Speaking in Berlin after meeting German…
Hegseth Makes Surprise Visit to US Warships in Caribbean
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill, both deployed to the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela. He joined troops for a…
Trump Vows to Halt Immigration from “Third World Countries”
US President Donald Trump said he will reverse immigration policies from before his administration, declaring he will “permanently pause immigration from third world countries” to let the US “fully recover.” His comments came after the…
Zelensky: Ukraine and US to Meet This Weekend on Peace Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian and US delegations will meet this weekend to discuss Kyiv’s peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. He said the talks will build on recent discussions in Geneva and focus on…
Erdoğan Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Official Ceremony in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Presidential Complex in Ankara during the pontiff’s visit to Türkiye. A cavalry escort led the Pope to the entrance, where the two leaders met before…
Japan Denies Reports Trump Urged Restraint on China-Taiwan Issue
Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Türkiye for First Official Overseas Visit
Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara on his first international trip since being elected in May. Traveling from Rome on a private A320neo, the pontiff arrived at Esenboğa Airport at 12:22 p.m. at the official invitation of President Recep…
Türkiye Rejects Claims of Sending Troops to Ukraine
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense denied allegations that Turkish troops would be sent to Ukraine, saying any mission would require a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and a clearly defined international mandate. The Ministry emphasized that…