Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss regional conflicts, Türkiye-EU relations, and economic cooperation. The talks covered Syria, Gaza, and the war in Ukraine, alongside trade and migration policies.
Western Australia has called a state election for March 8, marking a crucial test for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party ahead of a close federal vote due by May. A strong opposition showing could increase pressure on the national government.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned U.S. President Donald Trump against any forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, following Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over the enclave and relocate its residents elsewhere.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians and turn Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East.” Speaking in Ankara, Steinmeier said the idea was “unacceptable under international law” and generated “deep concern” in the
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit France in the coming weeks, according to a statement from the Syrian president’s office. The leaders also discussed economic sanctions on Syria during a phone call.
The European Union has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution, stating that Gaza must be part of a future Palestinian state. The remarks follow global backlash over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Gaza be taken over by the U.S. after resettling Palestinians elsewhere.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed on Wednesday that it will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created. The statement follows remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Riyadh was not making such a demand.
Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General, has been appointed as the country’s new finance minister.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended an informal EU summit in Brussels, aiming to rebuild UK-EU relations years after Brexit. The meeting also focused on European defence strategies and trade concerns, following U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Democratic lawmakers protested outside USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., opposing the Trump administration’s move to shut down the foreign aid agency. Elon Musk, who is leading federal cost-cutting efforts, confirmed that the government is actively working to dismantle USAID.
Syria’s transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa said presidential elections could take four to five years, citing the need to rebuild infrastructure and update electoral data. It is the first time he has outlined a timeline since taking office after Bashar al-Assad’s removal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after reaching an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to reinforce border security. Meanwhile, tariffs on Canada and China will proceed as planned, set to take effect on Tuesday.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to defer a $1.2 billion payment for oil imports by one year. The deal, signed in Islamabad, comes as Pakistan seeks economic relief while strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia.
Tensions are rising in Panama following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about retaking control of the Panama Canal. As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country, protesters took to the streets, rejecting what they call a threat to Panama’s sovereignty.
North Korea has condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state", warning of strong countermeasures against what it calls continued U.S. hostility. The criticism comes as the U.S. moves forward with plans for a new missile defense shield.
Panama’s President Raúl Mulino met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss key issues, including the Panama Canal, Chinese influence, and migration policies. Mulino reaffirmed Panama’s sovereignty and announced that his government will not renew the 2017 Belt and Road Initiative memorand
More than 160,000 people gathered in Berlin to protest against an immigration bill proposed by the CDU/CSU and backed by the far-right AfD. The draft law aimed to tighten border controls and restrict family reunifications for refugees, but it failed to pass in the Bundestag after internal opposition
Qatar’s prime minister has urged Israel and Hamas to start immediate negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, stressing the need for swift progress as outlined in the truce agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to bolster ties following recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
Canada is striking back after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing retaliatory measures worth C$155 billion ($107 billion).
Brazil’s House and Senate elected new leaders on Saturday, with both pledging to maintain independence from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their two-year terms—the final stretch of Lula’s presidency.
A vote on a bill calling for stricter migration rules set for today in the German Bundestag was delayed after the proposer of the law and conservative CDU party leader Friedrich Merz came under fierce criticism.
With the introduction of stricter regulations, businesses must now submit detailed declarations about the products being transported. HM Revenue and Customs aims to use this data for smarter border controls, reducing delays for legitimate goods and preventing illegal items from entering the UK.
UNRWA continues its relief operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, while U.N. chief Guterres calls for the urgent evacuation of 2,500 children from Gaza.
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