President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that European countries double their defense spending to at least 5% of their GDP, significantly higher than the current 2% commitment. Trump expressed skepticism towards NATO, suggesting that if Europe wants American protection, they must…
In a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump made alarming claims regarding the acquisition of Greenland and the Panama Canal, threatening military action if necessary. Trump argued for increased U.S. control over both territories, criticizing Denmark and…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s long-standing position on the Cyprus issue, advocating for a two-state solution during his discussions with the Turkish Cypriot leadership. He emphasized that the 50-year-old formula for resolving the issue is outdated and highlighted…
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Achá stated that the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is ‘non-negotiable’ in response to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump about potential annexation, which might involve the use of force. Martínez-Achá emphasized that this sovereignty…
Greece has officially raised its flag at the UN Security Council, marking its election as a non-permanent member for 2025-2026. Permanent Representative Evangelos Sekeris expressed gratitude to member states and affirmed Greece’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter,…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi paid tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. El-Sisi highlighted Carter’s significant contributions to peace between Egypt and Israel, notably the Camp David Accords of 1978, which…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Russia next year, according to Russian Ambassador Morgulov in Beijing. Preparations are underway for the visit, although the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet confirmed the report. Xi’s last visit…
Negotiations between Mauritius and the UK regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands have been hindered by disagreements over financial terms. Mauritius’s new government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger, has expressed concerns that the proposed financial support from…
President Joe Biden will officially visit Italy from January 9 to 12, where he will hold separate meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis. This trip is expected to be Biden’s last foreign visit before leaving office,…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with future US President Donald Trump about the ongoing war in Ukraine during the EU summit. Both leaders expressed agreement on the urgency for a fair and sustainable peace and discussed the continued support for…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas before leaving office, despite challenges faced in the ongoing conflict. He highlighted the need for a new governance agreement in Gaza and urged for…
An upcoming meeting in January in Paris will follow a previous gathering held on December 14 in Aqaba, Jordan, aimed at coordinating international support for a political transition in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting is expected…
