NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Türkiye as a "staunch and capable ally" following his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, emphasizing progress on Ukraine and NATO cooperation ahead of summit.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday, where he reaffirmed Türkiye’s status as a vital NATO ally. Rutte highlighted the importance of ongoing discussions regarding Ukraine and noted that there is a “real window of opportunity for progress towards peace.”
Rutte expressed his optimism ahead of the informal NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting set for May 14-15 in Antalya, Türkiye, stating that the alliance must remain strong as they prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit next month.
Erdoğan also reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to NATO, revealing that the country would once again take command of the NATO Kosovo Force. This gesture further emphasizes Ankara's dedication to supporting the alliance and its collective security efforts, as stated by Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met in Antalya on Wednesday to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and Türkiye’s role in facilitating peace talks.
Uzbekistan will host the next EU–Central Asia Economic and Investors’ Forums in November, EU Ambassador Toivo Klaar announced during Europe Day celebrations, highlighting growing ties and President Mirziyoyev’s planned visit to Brussels to sign a landmark agreement.
Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to align positions before upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Azerbaijan could be among several new countries to join the Abraham Accords in the coming months, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said, adding that Armenia, Syria, and Lebanon may also normalize ties with Israel under the agreement.
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 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met in Antalya on Wednesday to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and Türkiye’s role in facilitating peace talks.
The Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), has launched in Ashgabat.
Uzbekistan will host the next EU–Central Asia Economic and Investors’ Forums in November, EU Ambassador Toivo Klaar announced during Europe Day celebrations, highlighting growing ties and President Mirziyoyev’s planned visit to Brussels to sign a landmark agreement.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has been appointed as special representative on Caspian Sea issue.
Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to align positions before upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his Gulf tour with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, securing a major strategic economic agreement and pledging deep investment ties between the two nations.
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.
A Rafale fighter jet operated by the Indian Air Force has reportedly been shot down for the first time in combat, according to sources cited by CNN, marking a significant and symbolic development in the ongoing escalation between India and Pakistan.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for killing their parents in 1989, have been declared eligible for parole after 35 years in prison following a re-sentencing under California’s youthful offender law.
Pope Leo XIV has pledged to prioritise global peace, rejecting war as inevitable and offering the Vatican’s role in mediating international conflicts.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met in Antalya on Wednesday to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and Türkiye’s role in facilitating peace talks.
Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to align positions before upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met in Antalya on Wednesday to discuss efforts toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and Türkiye’s role in facilitating peace talks.
The Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), has launched in Ashgabat.
Uzbekistan will host the next EU–Central Asia Economic and Investors’ Forums in November, EU Ambassador Toivo Klaar announced during Europe Day celebrations, highlighting growing ties and President Mirziyoyev’s planned visit to Brussels to sign a landmark agreement.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has been appointed as special representative on Caspian Sea issue.
Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (E3) in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to align positions before upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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