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Sanchez: EU Double Standards Undermine Legitimacy
Speaking at an informal European Union summit in Southern Cyprus, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged the bloc to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel. He criticized Europe's "double standards" regarding the…
Trump Refuses to Lift Hormuz Blockade
Speaking to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., US President Donald Trump declared that the United States maintains complete control over the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the strategic waterway will remain closed…
First a Turkish mayor of Kiel has been sworn in and taken office
A historic day unfolded in Kiel, the capital of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Dr. Samet Yılmaz, elected mayor in the December 7th elections, was sworn in at a ceremony held in the city hall. Yılmaz, the first immigrant mayor in…
Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif receives Iranian Ambassador Moghadam
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Iran's Ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri Moghadam, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations. Moghadam and Sharif discussed the US-Iran negotiations. A statement from the…
Kirkuk’s Turkmen Governor Agha Takes Office After Taking Oath
Muhammed Seman Agha, the head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITC), who was elected as the governor of Kirkuk province in Iraq, officially started his duties after taking the oath. A ceremony was held at the Kirkuk Court of Appeals for Muhammed…
Kaja Kallas indicating her opposition to Iran’s plan to impose transit fees in the Strait of…
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas made these remarks to journalists before the EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Luxembourg. Stating that Ukraine would be the primary topic of discussion at today's…
Syrian President al-Sharaa Delivers Speech in Antalya Forum
Speaking at the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, declared that his country is turning a new page, ceasing to be a mere "mailbox for conflicts." Addressing an international audience in Antalya, Türkiye, Shara…
Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Munir Hold Ceasefire Talks in Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Army Chief Marshal Asim Munir met in Tehran, Iran, to discuss the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire and broader regional stability. During the talks, Pezeshkian praised Pakistan's…
Kirkuk Elects First Turkmen Governor in a Century
Muhammed Seman Ağa, leader of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, has been elected as the new governor of Kirkuk, Iraq, marking the first time a Turkmen has held the position in nearly 100 years. The historic appointment was finalized during an…
Israel Agrees to 10-Day Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 10-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon to pursue a potential historic peace agreement backed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking from Israel, Netanyahu firmly rejected Hezbollah's…