A key component of the agreement is a long-sought UK-EU security and defense pact. EU officials say this opens the door for British companies to participate in large-scale European defense projects, an area previously closed off after Brexit.
President Donald Trump said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the failed outcome of the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire in Istanbul on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, the U.S. president announced that he would have a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Specifically, he stated that […]
Former FBI Director James Comey was questioned by the US Secret Service in Washington, DC, after he uploaded a photo on his Instagram account depicting seashells forming the number “8647,” which was considered a veiled threat against sitting President Trump by Republicans. In slang, the number 86 means to “cancel” or “get rid of,” and […]
Archbishop Elpidophoros, the head of the Patriarchate of Constantinople’s Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was appointed to the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders for President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, according to the Archdiocese. The executive order establishing the commission reads: It shall be the policy of the executive branch to vigorously enforce the historic and […]
-UPD- Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, marking a rare point of common ground amid otherwise strained negotiations in the Istanbul peace talks. Kyiv has also proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a desire to elevate the dialogue to […]
A separate meeting between representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey, which is hosting the upcoming Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia’s delegations, has ended. The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are expected to begin shortly, with low expectations for a possible breakthrough. According to sources from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
The talks — hosted by Turkey — were expected to be a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict, but they quickly descended into a symbolic standoff
The official dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Lusail Palace in Doha in honor of the U.S. President, was attended by a small number of highly select guests who included Theodore Kyriakou, Chairman of the Antenna Group
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kulu, in the Konya Province of central Turkey, according to reports. The tremor was felt across the capital, Ankara, as well as neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.0, with a shallower depth of 11 kilometers, underscoring minor variances in […]
At least 103 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza in the past 24 hours, including 13 in a single strike on the Jabalia refugee camp, according to the Hamas-run civil defense agency.
The absence of both world leaders significantly reduces expectations for a substantial diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has called for an end to the war in Gaza and the immediate securing of access to humanitarian aid, urging Israel to take responsibility for the civilian population in the enclave. “The Israeli government must accept that it also has responsibility for the civilian population in Gaza — […]
Fatima Hassouna’s death, the letter insists, is not just a tragedy but a stark reminder of the power — and the duty — of cinema to bear witness.
A European court has ruled the European Commission erred in refusing to release text messages exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The case, dubbed “Pfizergate,” started to unfold in 2021, when Ursula von der Leyen revealed the existence of text messages […]
According to Reuters, if confirmed, the result would extend the PS’s majority and allow Rama to continue pursuing his central campaign promise: full European Union membership by 2030.
The entire population of Gaza is at critical risk of famine, with nearly half a million people facing starvation.
The U.S. will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from as high as 145% to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs on American imports from 125% to 10%.
The announcement is likely to shift dynamics not just in Turkey, but also in Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish factions maintain semi-autonomous regions and have been key actors in recent geopolitical developments.
According to Reuters, the election was dominated by competing promises to accelerate Albania’s EU accession and widespread allegations of corruption.
Following a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Erdogan welcomed Vladimir Putin’s proposal for negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Kyiv remains open to talks, provided Moscow agrees to a ceasefire