Mali attacks: Militants strike Bamako and regional towns as explosions and gunfire reported
Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye welcomes US President Donald Trump’s approach that respects its national sensitivities, particularly on the Syria issue, adding that both leaders share mutual understanding.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday following his return from Italy, President Erdogan stated: “I believe my friend Trump and I will bring very different momentum to US-Türkiye relations in days to come.” He confirmed plans for a face-to-face meeting with Trump at the earliest opportunity, describing their recent phone call as “cordial, productive, and friendly.”
Erdogan also commented on regional developments, calling Israeli strikes on Syrian territory an attempt to disrupt the positive climate emerging with Syria’s new government. He dismissed ideas of a federal system in Syria, labeling it a “pipe dream” with no basis in the country's reality.
Regarding Türkiye’s ties with Italy, Erdogan highlighted growing collaboration in sectors beyond defense, including aviation and space technology. He emphasized that reciprocal technology transfers will help boost Türkiye’s domestic defense industry while opening new opportunities for Italy.
The U.S. military is redirecting at least three Iranian-flagged tankers after intercepting them in Asian waters near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tehran said U.S. breaches, blockades and threats are undermining “genuine negotiations.”
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in Gabala on Saturday (25 April) during a working visit to the country.
Around 14% of Central Asia’s population - about 12 million people - are facing food shortages, according to the United Nations. The issue was a central focus at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana.
Türkiye sent six trucks carrying critical medical supplies to Iran on Thursday, reinforcing humanitarian assistance amid challenging cross-border conditions.
Afghanistan is exploring new business opportunities in cotton, tourism and minerals following trade and investment talks this week with officials from Uzbekistan and Türkiye.
Georgia is entering a pivotal economic and geopolitical phase, as talks with China to expand a free trade agreement coincide with renewed progress on the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.
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