The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Abu Dhabi on May 16, announcing a landmark deal between the United States and the UAE that will allow the Gulf nation to purchase advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from U.S. companies, marking a significant step in their strategic par
European envoys arrived at the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul on May 16, entering in a convoy to kick off high-stakes nuclear talks with Tehran—aimed at reviewing Iran’s compliance with the 2015 JCPOA and charting a path toward reviving the landmark agreement.
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Türkiye convened Friday at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace to chart a coordinated roadmap for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on ceasefire frameworks, humanitarian corridors and verification mechanisms.
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Ukraine’s Air Force lost an F-16 fighter jet on Friday following an in-flight malfunction; the pilot ejected safely after diverting the aircraft from populated areas, and investigators say there’s no indication of Russian fire.
The United States has warned Vietnam that its \$123 billion trade deficit is “unsustainable” as both nations enter reciprocal tariff negotiations, prompting Hanoi to crack down on illicit transshipments and seek greater imports of U.S. high-tech goods.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine peace talks cannot advance until he and President Vladimir Putin meet, after Putin’s absence from the scheduled Istanbul negotiations left the process in limbo.
Iran has yet to receive any new proposals from the United States aimed at resolving the decades-long nuclear dispute, with a senior Iranian official stating that Tehran would only agree to ship its highly enriched uranium abroad if U.S. sanctions are lifted in a verifiable and effective manner.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Doha on Wednesday, continuing his Gulf tour after lifting all U.S. sanctions on Syria and holding a first meeting in Riyadh with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al‑Sharaa.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday held a video call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to discuss regional security, humanitarian aid routes and potential reconstruction projects.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
Armenia’s $1.5 bn shift to Indian and French arms has slashed Russia’s share of its weapons imports from 94 % to 10 %, underscoring supply gaps and eroding trust.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told reporters in London that Kyiv is ready to negotiate peace, but only after Russia agrees to an immediate cease‑fire—putting the burden on President Vladimir Putin to match Ukraine’s offer and open the door to the first talks since 2019.
Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry said Monday that the definitive report on last December’s Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2‑8243 crash near Aktau—an accident that killed 38 of 67 people—will be released only after lab tests and simulations are finished.
Elon Musk is among a roster of blue‑chip U.S. CEOs invited to a Saudi‑U.S. investment forum in Riyadh that will run alongside President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit, according to a planning memo seen by *Reuters*, signalling lavish deals and headline economic announcements to come.
Germany warned on Monday that it will keep weapons flowing to Ukraine unless Moscow accepts a proposed 30‑day cease‑fire, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul telling counterparts in London that new arms packages are ready if Russia refuses to halt hostilities.
The United States and China have struck a 90‑day truce in their trade dispute, agreeing to roll back reciprocal tariffs by an unprecedented 115 percent, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday after talks in Geneva.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he is prepared to meet President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, provided a full ceasefire begins on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump urged immediate talks.
President Donald Trump on Sunday pressed Ukraine to accept Russia’s offer of direct negotiations in Istanbul, arguing an immediate meeting would show whether a ceasefire is possible and guide Western allies’ next steps.
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