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EU’s Kallas Urges Stronger Push for Peace in Middle East and Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “ceasefire in the Middle East held its first stress test,” calling it a good first phase but urging more action for lasting stability and humanitarian access.
Speaking before the EU Foreign Affairs…
Trump Halts Aid to Colombia
US President Donald Trump announced plans to suspend all payments to Colombia and impose new tariffs, accusing the South American nation of complicity in the illegal drug trade. “They are not fighting drugs; they are producing drugs,” Trump…
Erhürman Becomes New TRNC President
Tufan Erhürman won the presidential election in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with 62.7% of the vote, according to unofficial results. In his first statement, Erhürman pledged to serve impartially and work closely with Türkiye on…
Merz Thanks Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt for Role in Gaza Ceasefire
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thanked US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt for helping broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, saying, “We all owe them a debt of gratitude.” Addressing the…
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants
Britain has announced fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, along with their partners, to curb Moscow’s wartime revenues. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the move aims to tighten restrictions on Russian oil…
Trump Hints at Possible Military Action Against Venezuela
US President Donald Trump confirmed that he authorized the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela as part of the “war on drugs,” adding that he was also considering a ground operation. Speaking at the White House, Trump cited Venezuela’s…
Türkiye and China Sign Deal to Boost Food Exports
Türkiye and China signed new trade protocols in Shanghai, paving the way for the export of Turkish salmon, sea bream, sea bass, and almonds to China. Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said the agreements mark a key step in expanding…
EU Urges Serbia to Advance Reforms For Membership
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Serbia to take concrete steps toward EU membership, calling for progress in the rule of law, media freedom, and alignment with EU sanctions on Russia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic…
Syrian President al-Shara Arrives in Moscow for First Official Visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara arrived in Moscow on his first official visit to Russia, accompanied by Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani and Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra. The Kremlin announced that al-Shara will meet with Russian…
NATO Ministers Urge Concrete Military Capabilities, Back Ukraine
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels as Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler attended talks at NATO Headquarters. Secretary General Mark Rutte said the meeting will push to strengthen deterrence, boost defense production and tackle…