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Germany to Build Military Base in Iceland
Germany will establish a military base in Iceland under a new defense deal to counter growing Russian threats. The base will host German reconnaissance planes, warships, and submarines.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said…
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…
Berlin Protest over Merz’s Deportation Remarks
About 1,800 people rallied in Berlin against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he called the city’s image “problematic” and backed deportations. Protesters accused him of echoing far-right views and held banners condemning racism.…
Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Russia
An Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Airbus A320 flying from St. Petersburg to Baku was forced to return shortly after takeoff due to a technical fuselage failure. The aircraft, carrying 155 passengers, made an emergency landing at Pulkovo…
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…
Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway and Crashes Into Sea in Hong Kong
An ACT Airlines–operated Boeing 747 cargo plane (flying for Emirates) veered off the runway while landing at Hong Kong International Airport and ended up in the sea, killing two ground handling staff. The four flight crew were rescued and…
Turkish Festival Brings Culture and Flavor to Washington
The 23rd Turkish Festival in Washington, D.C., drew large crowds of Americans and Turkish citizens, showcasing Turkish cuisine, art, and folk performances. Visitors enjoyed dishes like döner, baklava, and Turkish coffee while folk dance…
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…
Türkiye Climbs to 26th in FIFA World Rankings
Türkiye’s national football team rose one place to 26th in FIFA’s October rankings with 1,570 points after victories over Bulgaria and Georgia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain retained the top spot, followed by Argentina and France.…
NSU Victims’ Families Protest Neo-Nazi’s Inclusion in Rehab Program
Relatives of the victims murdered by Germany’s far-right National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist group have demanded that convicted member Beate Zschaepe be removed from a state-funded de-extremization program.
The families…