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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,…
Trump Unveils $175B ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Project
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a new missile defense shield called "Golden Dome," aimed at countering hypersonic and ballistic threats from land, sea, and space. The $175 billion project will feature…
EU to Revisit Association Agreement with Israel
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said most EU member states support reviewing ties with Israel over its actions in Gaza. Speaking after the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Kallas confirmed growing support for…
Budapest Hosts Turkic States Summit
Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the…
EU’s Kallas Backs Lifting Syria Sanctions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,”…
Khamenei Rejects US Talks, Defends Iran’s Nuclear Stance
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said indirect talks with the US have produced no results and dismissed prospects for any breakthrough. Speaking at a memorial for late President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Khamenei credited…
Trump, Putin Agree to Launch Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting over two hours, agreeing to begin immediate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin described the call as…
UK and EU Sign €150bn Defence Deal
At the UK-EU Summit in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa agreed on a new defense and security partnership.
The UK will gain access to the EU’s €150 billion defense credit…