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Trump interrupts press briefing after reporter fact checks him

Russia interfering upcoming elections, US intelligence says

Trump says Biden opposes God and Bible

Macron tries to legitimate interfering in Lebanon

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1 hour ago

British government resumes lockdown easing

British government resumes lockdown easing

Last month, amid rising case numbers, Johnson said there was a warning light on the dashboard and paused the reopening of entertainment places.

08.14.2020

2 hour ago

Report shows Netanyahu secretly visited UAE

Report shows Netanyahu secretly visited UAE

A report published by the daily Israel Today quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that the delegation will meet top UAE government officials to finalize preparations for signing of agreement.

08.14.2020

7 hour ago

Turkish Defense Minister meets Azerbaijani president

Turkish Defense Minister meets Azerbaijani president

Hulusi Akar stressed that Azerbaijan was not alone and Turkey would continue to support Azerbaijan in its just struggle against Armenian attacks.

08.14.2020

1 day ago

Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as vice president

Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as vice president

According to the polls, nearly nine out of 10 Democrats approved of Harris as Biden’s pick.

08.13.2020

2 day ago

EU ministers to discuss sanctions against Belarus

EU ministers to discuss sanctions against Belarus

Any decision on sanctions requires agreement by all 27 EU member states, meaning no imminent move is expected.

08.12.2020

3 day ago

Chinese ministry slams US Secretary over political lies

Chinese ministry slams US Secretary over political lies

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lijian Zhao also slammed Washington for unilaterally withdrawing from World Health Organization.

08.11.2020

4 day ago

Berlin slams US over its threats on Nord Stream 2 port

Berlin slams US over its threats on Nord Stream 2 port

Germany- US relations have reached a post-World War II low as the Merkel government has repeatedly faced the wrath of Trump over a range of issues.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

China announces new sanctions for US lawmakers

China announces new sanctions for US lawmakers

The new sanctions of the 11 US citizens is the latest in a tit-for-tat round of measures between China and US over accusations of interference.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Sources report Lebanese gov’t intends to resign

Sources report Lebanese gov’t intends to resign

On Monday, Justice Minister Marie-Claude Najm resigned, in the third government resignation amid public anger over last week’s explosions at the Beirut port.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Official says Israel ready for war with Lebanon

Official says Israel ready for war with Lebanon

Speaking to the reporters on Monday, the country's Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that Hezbollah leader was Israel's biggest enemy.

08.10.2020

6 day ago

Iraqi PM to meet Trump to discuss bilateral relations

Iraqi PM to meet Trump to discuss bilateral relations

The visit will be the first by Mustafa al-Kadhimi since he was elected prime minister in April.

08.08.2020

6 day ago

Greece's ex-foreign minister criticizes maritime deal with Egypt

Greece's ex-foreign minister criticizes maritime deal with Egypt

Nikos Kotzias also said the deal Greece made, as with Italy, weakens every future negotiating position with Albania and much more with Turkey.

08.08.2020

7 day ago

Putin to discuss Wagner mercenaries with Belarusian president

Putin to discuss Wagner mercenaries with Belarusian president

Two leaders agreed to thoroughly examine facts related to arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus.

08.07.2020

8 day ago

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue large-scale joint tactical exercises

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue large-scale joint tactical exercises

Air combat drills involving jets and helicopters will continue in Baku, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Kurdamir, and Yevlakh until Aug. 10.

08.06.2020

10 day ago

Trump claims he has right to stop mail-in voting

Trump claims he has right to stop mail-in voting

Trump has long claimed that mail-in ballots will lead to fraud and compromise the integrity and transparency of the election.

08.04.2020

15 day ago

Trump calls for delay to November presidential election

Trump calls for delay to November presidential election

07.30.2020

17 day ago

UK's Johnson defends latest travel advice for Spain

UK's Johnson defends latest travel advice for Spain

Last week, Britain changed its travel advice for the whole of Spain, and said all non-essential travel to the country should be avoided.

07.28.2020

17 day ago

Libyan PM says cease-fire should ensure no threats

Libyan PM says cease-fire should ensure no threats

Fayez al-Sarraj’s UN-recognized government has said a lasting cease-fire depends on forces of warlord Khalifa Haftar withdrawing from strategic positions.

07.28.2020

18 day ago

Germany rejects US proposal for Russia’s return to G7

Germany rejects US proposal for Russia’s return to G7

Germany has rejected a proposal by Trump to invite Putin back into the Group of Seven most advanced economies.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Germany, France to get more funds frum recovery deal

Germany, France to get more funds frum recovery deal

EU heads of state and government reached last Tuesday a deal on the bloc’s budget after four days of intense negotiations.

07.27.2020

21 day ago

Iran warns UN chief on political action after plane cut off

Iran warns UN chief on political action after plane cut off

The Mahan Air flight bound for Beirut was allegedly intercepted by two fighter planes in Syrian air space.

07.24.2020

21 day ago

EP disapproves cuts in migration funds

EP disapproves cuts in migration funds

Parliamentary groups said more money was needed to develop a stronger European coastguard, for health protection, research and development.

07.24.2020

21 day ago

China retaliates over US’s Houston move

China retaliates over US’s Houston move

07.24.2020

23 day ago

New York City Mayor determined to take Trump to court

New York City Mayor determined to take Trump to court

Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday he would immediately take President Donald Trump to court if he followed through on his plan to send federal law enforcement to U.S. cities including New York.

07.22.2020

23 day ago

President Erdoğan discusses bilateral relations with Merkel

President Erdoğan discusses bilateral relations with Merkel

An official statement said that Erdoğan and Merkel also held talks on the Libya issue.

07.22.2020

23 day ago

Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants in House seat allocation

Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants in House seat allocation

According to US laws, non-citizens are not granted the right to vote in the US.

07.22.2020

23 day ago

Iran plans to renew long-term deal with Russia

Iran plans to renew long-term deal with Russia

According to the reports, the deal pertains to a series of petrochemical and weapons deals signed by the two sides in 2001.

07.22.2020

24 day ago

Report released on Russian interference in UK referandum

Report released on Russian interference in UK referandum

It said there were open source indications that Russia had sought to influence the Brexit campaign but that hard evidence had not been produced.

07.21.2020

24 day ago

China slams UK’s interference in Hong Kong affairs

China slams UK’s interference in Hong Kong affairs

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the House of Commons that the government had agreed to suspend the extradition treaty immediately and indefinitely.

07.21.2020

24 day ago

EU leaders reach deal on coronavirus recovery fund

EU leaders reach deal on coronavirus recovery fund

07.21.2020

24 day ago

Egyptian Parliament approves intervening in Libya

Egyptian Parliament approves intervening in Libya

07.21.2020

25 day ago

EU leaders to meet for 4th day to negotiate recovery package

EU leaders to meet for 4th day to negotiate recovery package

The president of the European Council is expected to present this afternoon a new proposal that might satisfy all parties by offering a maximum of €390 billion in grants.

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Trump attacks his Democratic rival, calls him mentally shot

Trump attacks his Democratic rival, calls him mentally shot

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Israeli gov’t approves EastMed gas pipeline project

Israeli gov’t approves EastMed gas pipeline project

Prior to the signing of the agreement, Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci condemned the project, stressing that it contradicts geographical facts and is decided on purely political concerns.

07.20.2020

27 day ago

Russians march in support of detained governor

Russians march in support of detained governor

Sergei Furgal was taken to Moscow last week, where he is now in pre-trial detention after being charged with involvement in organizing the murder of multiple businessmen 15 years ago.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

Austrian PM says he expects new proposals

Austrian PM says he expects new proposals

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz wants the EU recovery fund to be smaller.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

Biden: Russia continues to try to meddle in US elections

Biden: Russia continues to try to meddle in US elections

07.18.2020

27 day ago

Russia, China vetoes in UN Security Council aided Assad

Russia, China vetoes in UN Security Council aided Assad

07.18.2020

28 day ago

Russian spokesman says Hagia Sophia status change benefits tourists

Russian spokesman says Hagia Sophia status change benefits tourists

Dmitry Peskov praised the relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the two leaders share a similar style of working.

07.17.2020

29 day ago

UK claims Russia interfered in 2019 general election

UK claims Russia interfered in 2019 general election

In a written statement, the Foreign Secretary said that the government has concluded that it is almost certain that Russian actors sought to interfere in the 2019 general elections.

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Presidents of Russia, Iran discuss nuclear deal

Presidents of Russia, Iran discuss nuclear deal

Signed between Iran and the US, UK, France, China, Russia, Germany, the deal curbed Iran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions.

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Azerbaijan president slams Armenia

Azerbaijan president slams Armenia

A total of 11 Azerbaijani soldiers have been martyred, including high-ranking officers, and another four wounded in fighting with Armenian forces since Sunday.

07.16.2020

15.07.2020 11:37:54

US plays key role in convincing UK to ban Huawei

US plays key role in convincing UK to ban Huawei

Trump on Tuesday said that he did the Huawei ban himself.

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 10:42:41

China imposes retaliatory sanctions after US’ Hong Kong response

China imposes retaliatory sanctions after US’ Hong Kong response

Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing will impose sanctions against US individuals and entities in response to the law targeting banks.

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 10:25:28

North Macedonia heads to the polls

North Macedonia heads to the polls

The country was set to hold snap polls on April 12, but they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 10:15:54

Macron defends new interior minister accused of rape

Macron defends new interior minister accused of rape

07.15.2020

14.07.2020 16:19:15

Merkel refuses to endorse Bavarian state premier as successor

Merkel refuses to endorse Bavarian state premier as successor

German Chancellor’s visit to Bavaria had sparked speculations that premier Markus Soeder could become the candidate for the Merkel's seat.

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 11:18:59

UN voices concern over Azerbaijan-Armenia border tensions

UN voices concern over Azerbaijan-Armenia border tensions

In response to Armenia's weekend attack on civilian regions, the Azerbaijani army launched counterattacks Monday with cannon shots.

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 09:06:14

Merkel voices support for EU’s revised recovery plan

Merkel voices support for EU’s revised recovery plan

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte visited Berlin ahead of a key summit of EU leaders starting on Friday in Brussels.

07.14.2020

13.07.2020 15:03:47

President Erdoğan, Putin discuss Libya over phone

President Erdoğan, Putin discuss Libya over phone

According to an official statement, two leaders agreed to maintain coordination for regional peace, security, and stability.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 14:44:05

US regrets foreign interference in Libya's economy

US regrets foreign interference in Libya's economy

US embassy expressed determination to continue to work to protect Libya’s sovereignty and support a Libyan consensus on the transparent management of oil and gas revenues.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 11:12:00

Poland's Duda declares victory in presidential race

Poland's Duda declares victory in presidential race

Andrzej Duda, the conservative incumbent, has won the presidential election, results from over 99 percent of polling stations show.

07.13.2020

12.07.2020 12:07:18

Poland begins voting in 2nd round of presidential elections

Poland begins voting in 2nd round of presidential elections

Poles are voting in a knife-edge presidential election that has highlighted the country’s deep political divisions.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 11:33:15

Britain seeks to cut taxes for Brexit adaptation

Britain seeks to cut taxes for Brexit adaptation

The plan aims to encourage firms to establish new factories and processing sites in the country.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 10:36:34

North Korea slams UK for sanctions on organisations

North Korea slams UK for sanctions on organisations

The country denounced Britain for sanctions on organizations accused of links to prison camps.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 09:28:03

Trump rejects US's NATO withdrawal claims

Trump rejects US's NATO withdrawal claims

07.12.2020

10.07.2020 11:43:24

China hits back at US sanctions

China hits back at US sanctions

The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned the Communist Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR), Chen Quanguo.

07.10.2020

10.07.2020 11:09:15

Top US court lets prosecutor get Trump’s financial records

Top US court lets prosecutor get Trump’s financial records

07.10.2020

09.07.2020 09:39:06

France's new interior minister accused of sex crimes

France's new interior minister accused of sex crimes

Criticism over Gerald Darmanin's appointment -- much of it by women and feminist groups -- is being leveled against new Prime Minister Jean Castex, who is responsible for the choice.

07.09.2020

08.07.2020 18:07:16

Merkel urges for coronavirus challenge

Merkel urges for coronavirus challenge

“I deliberately chose to come to the heart of European democracy,” Merkel said, marking her visit to Brussels, her first foreign trip since the outbreak.

07.08.2020

08.07.2020 12:03:19

French PM signals for new lockdown measures

French PM signals for new lockdown measures

Jean Castex, who was a civil servant and used to be an adviser to former President Nicolas Sarkozy, was appointed prime minister on Friday.

07.08.2020

07.07.2020 17:21:26

UN report says Russian acts in Idlib amount to war crimes

UN report says Russian acts in Idlib amount to war crimes

The report said that Syrian children, women, and men endured “unfathomable suffering” during the military campaign of late 2019 by Assad regime forces

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 15:06:46

China joins global arms trade treaty at UN

China joins global arms trade treaty at UN

China was the fifth-largest global arms exporter between 2014 and 2018, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 14:34:52

EU Commission: Union set for worse recession than expected

EU Commission: Union set for worse recession than expected

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 11:54:11

Pompeo: US looking at banning TikTok app

Pompeo: US looking at banning TikTok app

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 11:29:43

Turkish Defense chief calls EU to be objective

Turkish Defense chief calls EU to be objective

Referring to the recent tensions with France, Hulusi Akar said he informed EU chief about the issue and revealed France’s allegations do not reflect the reality.

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 09:37:19

New ministers reappointed in cabinet reshuffle

New ministers reappointed in cabinet reshuffle

They will convene in their first Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday.

07.07.2020

06.07.2020 16:02:23

Iranian lawmakers sign letter to summon Rouhani

Iranian lawmakers sign letter to summon Rouhani

07.06.2020

06.07.2020 14:18:24

China urges Canada to stop interfering in domestic affairs

China urges Canada to stop interfering in domestic affairs

The new security law was unanimously passed by China’s National People’s Congress last week and made part of the statute by President Xi Jinping on July 1.

07.06.2020

04.07.2020 12:23:52

North Korean diplomat rejects talks with US

North Korean diplomat rejects talks with US

Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton, told reporters on Thursday that the president might seek another summit with Kim as an “October Surprise” ahead of the election.

07.04.2020

03.07.2020 17:31:03

Russian commission approves constitutional vote

Russian commission approves constitutional vote

Russia’s constitution allows for two consecutive terms for the president, but the amendments would hit the reset button, allowing Putin two additional possible six-year terms.

07.03.2020

03.07.2020 14:40:14

French prime minister resigns, presidency announces

French prime minister resigns, presidency announces

07.03.2020

03.07.2020 13:59:52

Merkel warns effects of pandemic is not yet over

Merkel warns effects of pandemic is not yet over

07.03.2020

02.07.2020 17:15:36

Germany rejects Israel’s annexation plan

Germany rejects Israel’s annexation plan

German parliamentarians warned of the danger of new tensions in the Middle East.

07.02.2020

02.07.2020 12:36:40

Russian voters approve of constitutional changes

Russian voters approve of constitutional changes

07.02.2020

02.07.2020 10:20:15

UK: New law is serious violation of Hong Kong treaty

UK: New law is serious violation of Hong Kong treaty

07.02.2020

30.06.2020 16:09:08

EU warns China over Hong Kong national security law

EU warns China over Hong Kong national security law

Last week, the European Parliament called on the EU to file a lawsuit against China at the International Court of Justice for not respecting its international obligations.

06.30.2020

30.06.2020 10:52:54

China passes Hong Kong national security law

China passes Hong Kong national security law

The new law expected to come into effect on July 1, the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover to China from British rule.

06.30.2020

30.06.2020 10:29:01

EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months

EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months

06.30.2020

25.06.2020 11:49:01

Democrat Biden leads Trump by 14 points in new poll

Democrat Biden leads Trump by 14 points in new poll

06.25.2020

23.06.2020 16:39:56

Turkey slams Macron’s remarks on Libya

Turkey slams Macron’s remarks on Libya

Foreign Ministry spokesman urged France and Macron to stop risking the security and future of Libya, Syria, and the Eastern Mediterranean and instead use existing channels of dialogue.

06.23.2020

23.06.2020 11:12:24

Macron criticizes Turkey on Libya

Macron criticizes Turkey on Libya

Turkey has provided air support to help the legitimate Libyan government against coupist Khalifa Haftar forces.

06.23.2020

23.06.2020 09:02:43

High-level meeting held between China and EU

High-level meeting held between China and EU

EU officials raised concerns over the deteriorating human rights situation in the country, including the treatment of minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.

06.23.2020

22.06.2020 11:38:31

North Korea to send millions of leaflets to South Korea

North Korea to send millions of leaflets to South Korea

According to state media, Pyongyang is preparing to send around 12 million propaganda leaflets to South Korea using 3,000 balloons.

06.22.2020

22.06.2020 10:06:30

Trump signals possible meeting with Venezuela's Maduro

Trump signals possible meeting with Venezuela's Maduro

06.22.2020

19.06.2020 14:57:57

China to prosecute Canadian diplomats for spying

China to prosecute Canadian diplomats for spying

State media reported that formal proceedings against two Canadian diplomats had begun in Beijing and Dandong, a city on the border with North Korea.

06.19.2020

19.06.2020 14:24:05

Macron makes first foreign trip since virus lockdown

Macron makes first foreign trip since virus lockdown

06.19.2020

19.06.2020 13:42:51

Turkish FM slams Haftar regime

Turkish FM slams Haftar regime

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu emphasized that there is still no cease-fire in Libya even after the efforts carried out in Moscow and Berlin because of Haftar's attitude.

06.19.2020

18.06.2020 10:05:29

Turkish delegation visits Libya

Turkish delegation visits Libya

Turkish Foreign Minister said that the purpose of visit to show Turkey's solidarity with Libya.

06.18.2020

17.06.2020 16:51:35

Germany urges EU countries for no-deal preparations

Germany urges EU countries for no-deal preparations

Britain left the European Union on Jan. 31 and their relationship is governed by a transition arrangement that keeps previous rules in place while new terms are negotiated.

06.17.2020

16.06.2020 17:38:32

Russia, Turkey, Iran plan to hold summit on Syria

Russia, Turkey, Iran plan to hold summit on Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that President Erdoğan, Pand Rouhani to hold videoconference on Syria, right before the face-to-face meeting in Tehran.

06.16.2020

16.06.2020 10:30:55

North Macedonia to hold elections on July 15

North Macedonia to hold elections on July 15

Last week, North Macedonia lifted a state of emergency introduced in March to contain the outbreak.

06.16.2020

12.06.2020 08:57:16

Greek PM wants to discuss maritime borders with Turkey

Greek PM wants to discuss maritime borders with Turkey

Kyriakos Mitsotakis mentioned Turkey’s maritime zone delimitation agreements with Libya, claiming they were “invalid.”

06.12.2020

10.06.2020 12:58:39

PKK terrorists surrender to Turkish Armed Forces

PKK terrorists surrender to Turkish Armed Forces

According to a statement by the National Defense Ministry, two terrorists who fled from Iraq and Syria laid down arms in southeastern Turkey.

06.10.2020

09.06.2020 09:01:57

President Erdoğan, Trump discuss bilateral ties over phone

President Erdoğan, Trump discuss bilateral ties over phone

06.09.2020

06.06.2020 10:46:45

Libyan gov't to secure entire country against Haftar forces

Libyan gov't to secure entire country against Haftar forces

Libyan deputy premier said that warlord Khalifa Haftar will never be a partner in the establishment of government agencies nor in building peace.

06.06.2020

05.06.2020 12:30:35

Merkel not to run again as German chancellor

Merkel not to run again as German chancellor

06.05.2020

04.06.2020 17:19:01

Seats of 3 opposition MPs revoked by Turkish parliament

Seats of 3 opposition MPs revoked by Turkish parliament

Republican People's Party lawmaker accused of being linked to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization.

06.04.2020

03.06.2020 15:19:28

Russia-Turkey hail centennial of diplomatic ties

Russia-Turkey hail centennial of diplomatic ties

Russia was the first country in the world to recognize the Republic of Turkey, during the Turkish War of Independence.

06.03.2020

01.06.2020 15:59:32

Trump to meet top law enforcement officer amid protests

Trump to meet top law enforcement officer amid protests

Dozens of cities across the United States faced curfews at a level not seen since the riots following the 1968 assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

06.01.2020

29.05.2020 13:03:40

Twitter cencors Trump's tweet as glorifying violence

Twitter cencors Trump's tweet as glorifying violence

05.29.2020

29.05.2020 10:52:42

Trump slams social media firms over Twitter feud

Trump slams social media firms over Twitter feud

Trump's executive order calls for new regulations to be imposed on part of a largely defunct 1996 law that has been used to protect internet companies from lawsuits.

05.29.2020

28.05.2020 12:57:49

Chinese gov’t passes national security law for Hong Kong

Chinese gov’t passes national security law for Hong Kong

The new law was proposed and brought forward last week at the NPC by Wang Chen, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

05.28.2020

26.05.2020 15:51:56

EU urges China on Hong Kong principle

EU urges China on Hong Kong principle

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has proposed a security law that would reduce Hong Kong’s separate legal status and is expected to be discussed by China’s National People’s Congress.

05.26.2020

26.05.2020 13:54:14

UK minister resigns over Johnson’s adviser's lockdown drive

UK minister resigns over Johnson’s adviser's lockdown drive

Douglas Ross resigned over the handling of accusations that the prime minister’s senior adviser had broken the coronavirus lockdown by travelling for help with childcare.

05.26.2020

25.05.2020 17:58:16

Netanyahu sees West Bank annexation as 'opportunity'

Netanyahu sees West Bank annexation as 'opportunity'

The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is regarded as occupied territory under international law, making all Jewish settlements there illegal.

05.25.2020

20.05.2020 14:28:34

Croatia may hold parliamentary election on July 5

Croatia may hold parliamentary election on July 5

Croatia’s President Zoran Milanovic on Wednesday called a parliamentary election for July 5, a statement issued by his office said.

05.20.2020

18.05.2020 15:52:00

New Israeli finance minister takes over duty

New Israeli finance minister takes over duty

Katz most recently served as foreign minister and previously was transportation minister.

05.18.2020

16.05.2020 16:08:21

Trump accuses social media of serving left-wing

Trump accuses social media of serving left-wing

US president has long criticized these social media giants for what he claims is their terrible bias against his administration and even accused them of trying to rig the US elections against him.

05.16.2020

16.05.2020 12:35:07

House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill

House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill

US economy has suffered a devastating blow from the coronavirus outbreak. Some 36.5 million people in the country have filed for unemployment since the crisis began.

05.16.2020

24.04.2020 17:53:22

President Erdoğan, Merkel discuss coronavirus over phone

President Erdoğan, Merkel discuss coronavirus over phone

Two leaders held a phone call on the fight against coronavirus and steps to be taken in the aftermath of the pandemic.

04.24.2020

22.04.2020 17:20:16

Turkish, British defense chiefs discuss pandemic

Turkish, British defense chiefs discuss pandemic

Earlier in the day, a cargo plane carrying medical equipment from Turkey reached UK.

04.22.2020

20.04.2020 09:57:21

President Erdoğan holds phone call with Trump over coronavirus

President Erdoğan holds phone call with Trump over coronavirus

04.20.2020

18.04.2020 09:12:57

US, Russian diplomats discuss bilateral issues

US, Russian diplomats discuss bilateral issues

According to a statement, Pompeo and Lavrov discussed bilateral issues, including the detention of US citizens.

04.18.2020

16.04.2020 12:17:40

Israeli president gives gov't formation duty to Knesset

Israeli president gives gov't formation duty to Knesset

Earlier, the leader of Blue and White party Benny Gantz failed to form an emergency government with the Likud party's leader and outgoing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

04.16.2020

15.04.2020 14:26:40

Germany slams Trump’s decision on halting WHO funds

Germany slams Trump’s decision on halting WHO funds

Trump has announced on Tuesday that he was going to halt funding to the WHO, accusing the organization of severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus.

04.15.2020

14.04.2020 13:49:28

Merkel's party to delay leadership vote due to outbreak

Merkel's party to delay leadership vote due to outbreak

The new leader will be in pole position to run as chancellor in the next federal election as Merkel has said she will not seek a fifth term at the head of Europe’s biggest economy.

04.14.2020

13.04.2020 16:14:11

Russian, Iranian officials discuss anti-virus cooperation

Russian, Iranian officials discuss anti-virus cooperation

Foreign ministers also discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan and Yemen, stressing the necessity of boosting the UN efforts to settle the conflicts.

04.13.2020

10.04.2020 16:55:52

Trump urges Congress to pass business fund

Trump urges Congress to pass business fund

The US has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide.

04.10.2020

08.04.2020 15:48:07

US Democrats propose additional pay for essential workers

US Democrats propose additional pay for essential workers

Democrats also ask for a $15,000 recruitment incentive for health and home care workers.

04.08.2020

04.04.2020 11:25:31

Trump fires inspector general who testifies in his impeachment probe

Trump fires inspector general who testifies in his impeachment probe

US President on Friday fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told Congress about the whistleblower complaint that led to Trump's impeachment.

04.04.2020

01.04.2020 10:38:06

Iranian leader criticizes US on sanctions

Iranian leader criticizes US on sanctions

Rouhani said that the US had lost the opportunity to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus.

04.01.2020

18.03.2020 15:23:49

Merkel calls support for refugees in Idlib

Merkel calls support for refugees in Idlib

03.18.2020

18.03.2020 10:14:53

Turkish, Italian leaders discuss joint measures against coronavirus

Turkish, Italian leaders discuss joint measures against coronavirus

Speaking over phone, President Erdoğan offered condolences to Italian prime minister over the loss of lives in the country.

03.18.2020

18.03.2020 09:07:31

Putin orders April vote on constitutional changes

Putin orders April vote on constitutional changes

The amendments, if passed, would allow Putin to run again despite the current constitutional ban. There had been speculation the vote would be postponed due to the coronavirus.

03.18.2020

11.03.2020 12:59:05

Putin approves changes to stay in power until 2036

Putin approves changes to stay in power until 2036

03.11.2020

06.03.2020 17:52:52

EU welcomes the cease-fire in Idlib

EU welcomes the cease-fire in Idlib

EU foreign policy chief's remarks came after an extraordinary session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Croatia's capital Zagreb.

03.06.2020

06.03.2020 14:06:45

Turkish, Russian presidents agrre on ceasefire in Idlib

Turkish, Russian presidents agrre on ceasefire in Idlib

03.06.2020

05.03.2020 09:26:49

NATO chief urges political solution in Syria

NATO chief urges political solution in Syria

Jens Stoltenberg called on the Syrian regime and Russia to respect international law.

03.05.2020

05.03.2020 09:07:21

Democratic candidate Biden named as Trump's presidential rival

Democratic candidate Biden named as Trump's presidential rival

03.05.2020

04.03.2020 09:21:47

EU ministers promise aid to Greece

EU ministers promise aid to Greece

03.04.2020

03.03.2020 10:29:37

Netanyahu declares victory in Israeli elections

Netanyahu declares victory in Israeli elections

Israeli Likud Party won the country’s third general elections in a year with 37 seats, according to exit polls on late Monday.

03.03.2020

02.03.2020 11:42:50

Venezuela's Guaido claims Maduro trying to kill him

Venezuela's Guaido claims Maduro trying to kill him

Venezuela's interim president Juan Guaido was calling on people to rally on March 10, when he hopes to retake control of the National Assembly.

03.02.2020

02.03.2020 11:16:58

Trump holds phone call with Afghan President

Trump holds phone call with Afghan President

On Saturday, two landmark conferences in Doha and Kabul saw historic decisions made regarding the fate of war-ravaged Afghanistan.

03.02.2020

02.03.2020 10:29:39

Russia does not plan to go to war with anyone, Putin says

Russia does not plan to go to war with anyone, Putin says

03.02.2020

01.03.2020 09:03:35

US, Afghanistan sign troop withdrawal deal

US, Afghanistan sign troop withdrawal deal

03.01.2020

28.02.2020 13:06:24

Macron calls Assad attacks humanitarian scandal

Macron calls Assad attacks humanitarian scandal

French president condemned Assad regime attacks, said the violations of the international humanitarian law and attacks against civilians were unacceptable.

02.28.2020

28.02.2020 10:00:15

US declares support for Turkey

US declares support for Turkey

02.28.2020

24.02.2020 09:58:38

Trump’s approval rating signals chances of winning 2nd term

Trump’s approval rating signals chances of winning 2nd term

02.24.2020

20.02.2020 17:00:28

Democrats slam Bloomberg over his presidential candidateship

Democrats slam Bloomberg over his presidential candidateship

One of the richest businessmen in the world, Michael Bloomberg has entered the presidential race in November.

02.20.2020

20.02.2020 16:21:35

Brexit crisis pushes businesses to the Netherlands

Brexit crisis pushes businesses to the Netherlands

02.20.2020

20.02.2020 14:51:58

Merkel condemns deadly gunman attack

Merkel condemns deadly gunman attack

02.20.2020

19.02.2020 11:30:09

Trump hails President Erdoğan’s efforts on Syria issue

Trump hails President Erdoğan’s efforts on Syria issue

02.19.2020

19.02.2020 09:24:22

Israeli elections begin in Knesset polls

Israeli elections begin in Knesset polls

The vote for diplomats will end after 32 hours with polls closing on the West Coast of the US Thursday morning.

02.19.2020

17.02.2020 16:31:25

French health minister resigns to run for Paris mayor race

French health minister resigns to run for Paris mayor race

Agnes Buzyn had replaced Macron's previous handpicked candidate who withdrew after the video scandal.

02.17.2020

17.02.2020 11:02:33

Trump thanks Erdoğan for averting catastrophe in Idlib

Trump thanks Erdoğan for averting catastrophe in Idlib

02.17.2020

14.02.2020 11:02:00

US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution

US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution

The Senate resolution reins in Trump's Iran war-making powers by requiring the president to seek congressional authorization for any military action against Iran.

02.14.2020

11.02.2020 17:59:14

Greek lawmaker sanctioned for tearing Turkish flag

Greek lawmaker sanctioned for tearing Turkish flag

Ioannis Lagos is one of the most prominent figures of Golden Dawn, a far-right racist political party in Greece.

02.11.2020

11.02.2020 09:39:51

US Senator Sanders takes lead over Biden

US Senator Sanders takes lead over Biden

Joe Biden, in particular, had a poor showing in Iowa, where polling had shown him at the top of the pack alongside Sanders before he ultimately finished in fourth place in a major blow to his campaign.

02.11.2020

10.02.2020 13:02:28

Merkel’s successor reported to step down from party leadership

Merkel’s successor reported to step down from party leadership

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wanted Kramp-Karrenbauer to remain a minister, the source said.

02.10.2020

08.02.2020 09:16:04

Trump accuses Democrats of suffering from Derangement Syndrome

Trump accuses Democrats of suffering from Derangement Syndrome

02.08.2020

06.02.2020 11:46:15

Trump freed from impeachment trial

Trump freed from impeachment trial

02.06.2020

06.02.2020 11:05:36

Turkey slams EU over inviting PKK leaders to Parliament

Turkey slams EU over inviting PKK leaders to Parliament

Turkey condemned the European Parliament on Wednesday for holding an event attended by some of the ringleaders of the PKK terror group and its supporters.

02.06.2020

04.02.2020 16:49:34

EU chief slams Trump's so-called peace plan

EU chief slams Trump's so-called peace plan

The EU had condemned Trump’s decision in 2017 to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying Washington had compromised its position as a mediator for peace.

02.04.2020

04.02.2020 09:36:11

Erdoğan, Zelensky speak about future trade cooperation

Erdoğan, Zelensky speak about future trade cooperation

President Erdoğan said Turkey is one of Ukraine's main health tourism destinations, saying last year 20,000 people traveled from Ukraine for treatment or procedures.

02.04.2020

02.02.2020 16:02:25

Racist Brexit poster demands people to speak English

Racist Brexit poster demands people to speak English

02.02.2020

02.02.2020 12:21:53

UN hails designation of new PM in Iraq

UN hails designation of new PM in Iraq

Iraq has been roiled by mass protests since early October over poor living conditions and corruption, forcing Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to resign Nov. 29. His resignation was accepted Dec.1.

02.02.2020

02.02.2020 11:44:52

Arab League rejects Trump's so-called peace plan

Arab League rejects Trump's so-called peace plan

02.02.2020

31.01.2020 09:45:20

US House votes to stop Trump’s reckless acts on Iran

US House votes to stop Trump’s reckless acts on Iran

House lawmakers voted 228-to-175 to approve a bill that would block Trump from using any federal government money for "military force against Iran" that had not been authorized by Congress.

01.31.2020

30.01.2020 12:14:54

Turkey urges France to stop supporting Haftar in Libya

Turkey urges France to stop supporting Haftar in Libya

France is unconditionally supporting Khalifa Haftar to have its say on natural resources in Libya, says Foreign Ministry.

01.30.2020

30.01.2020 09:28:42

Macron accuses Turkey of breaking Libya promises

Macron accuses Turkey of breaking Libya promises

01.30.2020

30.01.2020 09:09:11

White House sends warning letter to Bolton about his book

White House sends warning letter to Bolton about his book

Former security adviser John Bolton said Jan. 6 that he is "prepared to testify" in the Senate if he is issued a subpoena to testify during Trump’s impeachment trial.

01.30.2020

30.01.2020 08:58:43

European Parliament approves UK's Brexit deal

European Parliament approves UK's Brexit deal

The Brexit deal was ratified by an overwhelming majority in a 621 to 49 vote, while 13 members of the European Parliament abstained.

01.30.2020

29.01.2020 14:01:07

Israeli PM to visit Russia to discuss 'deal of century'

Israeli PM to visit Russia to discuss 'deal of century'

"On Jan. 30 in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who will pay a brief working visit to Russia," the Kremlin press office said.

01.29.2020

29.01.2020 10:40:26

Egypt welcomes US' Mideast plan

Egypt welcomes US' Mideast plan

The so-called peace plan unilaterally annuls previous UN resolutions on the Palestinian issue and suggests giving Israel almost everything the Israelis have been demanding.

01.29.2020

29.01.2020 10:17:53

Social media users worldwide slam Trump’s 'peace' plan

Social media users worldwide slam Trump’s 'peace' plan

After Trump announced the so-called Middle East peace plan, there were around 60,000 Tweets shared having the hashtag "Free Palestine".

01.29.2020

29.01.2020 09:55:55

Trump unveils his so-called Mideast peace plan

Trump unveils his so-called Mideast peace plan

01.29.2020

28.01.2020 17:39:40

Netanyahu withdraws request for immunity

Netanyahu withdraws request for immunity

Israeli PM has been facing charges including bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three different cases.

01.28.2020

28.01.2020 08:51:41

President Erdoğan, Trump discuss Libya ceasefire

President Erdoğan, Trump discuss Libya ceasefire

The two leaders also discussed the fighting in Idlib, which has been the scene of fierce bombings by the Bashar al-Assad regime and its allies.

01.28.2020

25.01.2020 09:21:53

Foreign diplomatic missions send condolences to Turkey

Foreign diplomatic missions send condolences to Turkey

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Greece, EU among nations sending condolences after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Elazığ province late Friday.

01.25.2020

23.01.2020 11:55:45

EU Commission head says union needs defense power

EU Commission head says union needs defense power

The European Defence Fund will be fully operational in 2021, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said.

01.23.2020

23.01.2020 10:40:15

Turkey vetoes Greek Cypriots’ application for disarmament forum

Turkey vetoes Greek Cypriots’ application for disarmament forum

The Conference on Disarmament is an international forum established in 1979 to negotiate arms control and disarmament agreements and has 65 member countries including Turkey.

01.23.2020

23.01.2020 09:30:16

Trump impeachment trial begins in US Senate

Trump impeachment trial begins in US Senate

Lead House prosecutor Adam Schiff says Trump 'corruptly' used powers of his office as proceedings begin.

01.23.2020

22.01.2020 16:51:16

France, Israel to establish strategic dialogue

France, Israel to establish strategic dialogue

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Israel to take part in the 5th World Holocaust Forum slated for Thursday.

01.22.2020

22.01.2020 15:41:48

US blacklists 15 aircraft of Venezuelan oil company

US blacklists 15 aircraft of Venezuelan oil company

Venezuela is under severe U.S. sanctions for more than a year as Washington recognizes the country's opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate ruler instead of elected President Maduro.

01.22.2020

22.01.2020 14:36:52

Greece elects first woman president in its history

Greece elects first woman president in its history

01.22.2020

20.01.2020 17:07:10

Russia hails outcome of Libya summit

Russia hails outcome of Libya summit

Kremlin spokesman on Monday said that a very important step has been taken towards.

01.20.2020

20.01.2020 08:57:53

Berlin conference commits to cease-fire in Libya

Berlin conference commits to cease-fire in Libya

01.20.2020

19.01.2020 16:50:50

Putin opposes an unlimited presidential term

Putin opposes an unlimited presidential term

01.19.2020

19.01.2020 09:33:16

Turkey slams Haftar’s visit to Greece

Turkey slams Haftar’s visit to Greece

In a statement, Turkey's Foreign Minister said that Athens' efforts to derail push for peace in Libya are in vain.

01.19.2020