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Türkiye’s FM Fidan, Putin Discuss Ukraine War and Bilateral Ties
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss recent efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Talks included developments following the May 16 negotiations in Istanbul, as well…
Nicusor Dan Sworn In as Romania’s New President
Pro-EU and NATO-backed politician Nicusor Dan officially took office as Romania’s president after winning the May 18 election. In his speech, Dan promised economic reform, public accountability, and continued Western alignment. “The…
Maduro’s Party Wins Big in Boycotted Venezuela Elections
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) secured 23 of 24 governorships and 82.68% of the vote for 285 National Assembly seats in Sunday’s general and regional elections. The opposition largely…
Putin: Russia Building Buffer Zone on Ukraine Border
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian military is working to establish a "buffer zone" along the Ukrainian border to protect civilians in border regions from ongoing attacks.
Speaking at a…
Trump Shows Misattributed Congo Footage to Ramaphosa
During a meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump showed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa screenshots of a video he claimed depicted violence against white farmers in South Africa. However, it has…
Türkiye Explores 5G, Tech Cooperation with China’s Huawei and ZTE
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu met with Huawei and ZTE executives in China to discuss cooperation on 5G, digital infrastructure, and smart transportation. Uraloğlu emphasized Türkiye’s…
Trump Calls Attacks on White Farmers in South Africa ‘Genocide’
During a White House meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former US President Donald Trump described violence against white farmers in South Africa as “genocide” and showed video footage to support his claims. “If…
Turkic States Adopt Budapest Declaration
The Organization of Turkic States adopted the 71-article Budapest Declaration at its informal summit in Hungary, attended by Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other Turkic leaders. The declaration outlines steps for deeper…
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns Over Rice Comment
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has resigned after backlash over a comment claiming he "never had to buy rice" due to supporter gifts. Facing criticism amid rising rice prices, Eto admitted his remark was…
Erdoğan Welcomed by Orban at Turkic States Summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Budapest's Varkert Bazar ahead of the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit. Before the summit,…