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Türkiye's priority goals in its relations with the European Union are to update the Customs Union agreement and advance visa liberalization, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, pointing to persistent bottlenecks in ties with the bloc.

Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas delegation in Istanbul2026-01-25
Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization Director Ibrahim Kalin met with Hamas Political Bureau member and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported.

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days to support IS detainee transfers2026-01-25
Syria on Saturday extended a truce with Kurdish forces by 15 days to support the transfer of Islamic State (IS) detainees from Syria to Iraq, as tensions in the country's northeast continue, the Syrian defense authority said in a statement.

Moscow condemns Kiev over ambulance attack that kills 3 medical workers2026-01-25
Moscow on Saturday condemned Kiev for attacking an ambulance and killing three medics in the early hours of Saturday.

Brazil's Lula accuses Trump of attempting to create a new UN, be its sole owner2026-01-24
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to create a new United Nations and be its sole owner.

Iran says 10 foreign intelligence services behind recent unrest2026-01-24
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Friday that 10 foreign intelligence services were behind recent "terrorist" incidents in the country.

Trump launches "Board of Peace" in Davos, drawing criticism for undermining UN2026-01-23
U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his so-called "Board of Peace" on Thursday at a charter-signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Japan's cabinet approves decision to dissolve lower house2026-01-23
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday adopted a decision to dissolve the House of Representatives.

Commentary: U.S. coercion in Greenland reveals its face of hegemony2026-01-22
The Danish Ministry of Defense confirmed last Wednesday that Denmark is increasing its military presence in and around Greenland. On the same day, Sweden and Norway have said they would send military personnel to Greenland at Denmark's request.

EU proposes digital networks act to enhance connectivity2026-01-22
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed the Digital Networks Act to modernize, simplify and harmonize European Union (EU) rules on connectivity networks.

Trump says he will skip G7 emergency summit, questions NATO's value to U.S.2026-01-21
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will not attend an emergency Group of Seven summit proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Two train accidents in northeastern Spain kill one, with 4 seriously injured2026-01-21
Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday evening, killing one driver and injuring at least 20, local authorities said.

Iraqi PM, Syrian interim leader discuss border security over phone2026-01-21
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani spoke Tuesday with Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa over phone to discuss border security, amid concerns about potential Islamic State (IS) militants' infiltration from Syria.

UN chief condemns Israeli demolition of UN compound in East Jerusalem2026-01-21
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday condemned Israel's demolition of a UN compound in East Jerusalem, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, said in a statement.

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