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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…
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…