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New US consul general Michael Lally begins his mission in Istanbul

Michael Lally, a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in international trade, has officially taken up his post as the new US Consul General in Istanbul. In a message shared on Friday, Lally highlighted his long-standing personal connection to Türkiye and his commitment to strengthening economic......

Erdoğan marks 42nd anniversary of the TRNC's founding

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on Friday celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). In his statement, Erdoğan extended his “sincere congratulations” to the Turkish Cypriot community, marking what he described as......

Death toll rises to three in Stockholm bus crash

Swedish authorities confirmed late Friday that the death toll from a severe bus accident in central Stockholm has risen to three, as police continue working to identify the victims. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time on Valhallavägen, a major thoroughfare in the Östermalm district.......

German chancellor vows ‘No Cooperation’ with Far-Right AfD party

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed on Saturday that his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will not cooperate in any form with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as internal discussions continue within the party about its stance ahead of key state elections in 2026. Speaking at the......

Colombia purchases swedish gripen fighter jets amid rising tensions with the US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Friday that Bogotá will acquire 17 Swedish Gripen fighter jets for approximately $4.3 billion. Speaking from a military base, Petro emphasized that the aircraft are intended to deter attacks against Colombia, stating that threats “could come......

Saudi Crown Prince seeks stronger defence guarantees ahead of meeting with Trump

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to travel to Washington this week, marking his first visit to the United States since 2018. According to officials, the crown prince will press the US administration for stronger defence assurances, while President Donald Trump is expected to encourage Riyadh......

Thailand: 81 macaques found crammed into bags, two suspects arrested near Cambodian border

Two men have been arrested in Thailand after authorities discovered 81 macaques packed into blue sacks inside their vehicle near the Cambodian border, the Thai military announced on Saturday. The suspects are believed to be involved in a cross-border wildlife trafficking network. A patrol intercepted......

China advises citizens to avoid Japan as tensions rise over PM’s Taiwan remarks

China has urged its citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan, deepening a diplomatic clash triggered by recent comments from Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding a possible conflict involving Taiwan. Takaichi told lawmakers on 7 November that any use of force against......

Argentina: More than 20 injured after powerful explosion south of buenos aires

A powerful explosion shook an industrial area in Ezeiza, south of Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires, on Friday, leaving at least 22 people injured and triggering a massive fire, authorities reported. Ezeiza’s mayor, Gastón Granados, described the situation as “terrible,”......

Colombia: Nine guerrilla fighters killed in army airstrikes near the venezuelan border

Nine members of an armed group were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Colombian military near the border with Venezuela, a source from the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Friday. The attack took place in the department of Arauca and comes just days after another operation in the same region,......

Trump to seek up to $5 billion from BBC over misleading video edit

Donald Trump said Friday that he intends to sue the BBC for an amount ranging from one to five billion dollars, despite the public broadcaster’s formal apology over a misleading video edit involving the U.S. president. The controversy has plunged the British media giant into crisis, triggering......

NATO shifts focus to European surveillance aircraft as US exits Boeing E-7 program

The NATO alliance has abandoned plans to procure six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking the end of a two-year effort to replace its aging fleet of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) planes. This decision follows the United States' withdrawal from the program, as announced by the Dutch......

Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on November 17 to reaffirm France's long-term support, according to the Élysée Palace. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors,......