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World leaders gather in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set...
At the IV Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to Europe’s security and emphasized the country’s desire for full European Union membership.
Speaking at the official opening of the IV Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Türkiye is prepared to contribute to Europe’s security, underscoring the country’s strategic commitment to regional stability.
"Türkiye should take its place in the EU as a full member in the near future. We are ready to work in this direction and expect appropriate steps from the European Union," Erdogan stated, reaffirming EU membership as a long-term objective for Türkiye.
In his remarks, Erdogan also highlighted the importance of advancing trade relations between Türkiye and the United States, setting a goal to reach $100 billion in trade turnover.
Turning to Türkiye’s relations with Russia, Erdogan indicated that Ankara would continue fostering bilateral trade and economic cooperation. "We advocate for the earliest possible end to the Russian-Ukrainian war and are ready to provide support in this process," he added, emphasizing Türkiye’s role in facilitating peace efforts.
Erdogan’s statements reflect Türkiye’s broader foreign policy aims, balancing its relationships with both Europe and Russia while positioning itself as a key player in regional and global security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes military action against Tehran.
Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
Russian parliamentary elections have delivered a comfortable win to the ruling United Russia party, which is closely aligned to President Vladimir Putin. With more than 95 per cent of ballots counted, United Russia has taken 57.83 per cent of the vote, up from the 49.8 per cent it won in 2021.
World leaders gather in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set to dominate the week long high-level debate.
A former Rwandan official has appeared in a London court, becoming the first person in the UK to face charges linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for the abolition of veto powers and permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council, proposing a system in which all members would instead be elected for fixed terms.
Survivors of a Nigerian detention centre where 37 people died say guards sprayed an unidentified substance into an overcrowded cell and kept the doors locked while detainees struggled to breathe and cried for help.
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