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Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Backs Diplomatic Talks
US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria. He said the decision was made together with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.…
Trump Begins Middle East Tour in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, the first stop of his three-day Middle East tour, which also includes Qatar and the UAE. He was welcomed in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump and the…
Hungary’s Orban: West Has Lost the War
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban said the West’s strategy in Ukraine has failed, declaring, “We have lost this war.” He criticized EU sanctions for hurting Europe more than Russia and said the EU economy is suffering due to high energy costs and…
Trump May Attend Russia-Ukraine Talks in Türkiye
US President Donald Trump said he may attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled in Istanbul on May 15 if both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are present. “I actually plan on flying there. If I think something…
UK Hosts Weimar+ Meeting, Calls on Russia for Ceasefire
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Vladimir Putin to take peace and negotiations seriously at the Weimar+ Foreign Ministers' Meeting in London. Joined by ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the EU,…
US-China Agree on 90-Day Tariff Suspension
Following intensive talks in Geneva, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington and Beijing have agreed to suspend mutual tariffs for 90 days. The US will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from…
German Chancellor Merz to Visit Türkiye Soon
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced he would soon accept President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s invitation to visit Türkiye. Speaking in Brussels after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Merz emphasized…
Russia Marks WWII Victory with Parade
Russia held a major military parade in Moscow's Red Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. The event, led by President Vladimir Putin, drew 29 foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi…
Historic Selimiye Mosque Reopens After Restoration in Northern Cyprus
The Selimiye Mosque in Lefkoşa, Northern Cyprus, reopened for worship after major restoration work that began in 2019. The reopening ceremony, attended via live broadcast by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…
India’s Jaishankar: ‘Not Our Intention to Escalate Situation’
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said India will respond "very, very determinedly" to any military attacks, during the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi.
Addressing Iranian…