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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…
Putin and Xi Pledge Stronger Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic partnership in Moscow, emphasizing that their cooperation serves both nations' interests and is "not against anyone."
Xi, in Russia for Victory…
First Vote Fails to Elect New Pope
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote to elect the 267th pope was inconclusive. As tradition dictates, the smoke at 21:01 local time confirmed no cardinal received the two-thirds majority required. The…
Syrian President Visits France in First EU Trip
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first official visit to Europe since taking office. The two leaders discussed Syria’s reconstruction, sanctions, and regional tensions in a meeting at the…
Vatican Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect New Pope
Cardinals from 71 countries gathered in the Vatican on Monday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. A total of 133 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel for the secretive conclave, where mobile signals…
Slovakia’s Fico to Veto EU’s Russian Gas Ban Plan
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the European Union’s plan to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027, calling it “economic suicide” and vowing to veto the proposal.
Speaking alongside Deputy PM Denisa Sakova, Fico…
Pakistan Authorizes Military Response to Indian Strikes
Pakistan’s government has authorized its armed forces to respond to India’s recent missile attacks, calling the strikes a “clear act of war under international law.”
Following a National Security Council meeting…