Last day of 16-year job: Merkel relieved of duties, rule praised as ‘one of greatest periods in Germany’s modern history’ Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially relieved Angela Merkel of her duties as the country’s chancellor 26.10.2021 20:08:00
Turkey to declare US, 9 other ambassadors ‘persona non grata’ after call for release of jailed opposition figure – Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he instructed the foreign minister to declare 10 ambassadors, including Washington’s envoy, ‘persona non grata’ over a rare joint statement urging release of a jailed opposition figure 24.10.2021 17:00:00
President of Kyrgyzstan: There will be no American airbase in our country After the withdrawal of the American military contingent from Afghanistan, Bishkek refused the United States to place an air base on the territory of Kyrgyzstan 23.10.2021 16:58:00
Putin rejects Security Council veto reform, says UN would ‘die same day,’ turn into ‘debate club’ Vladimir Putin has pushed back on his Turkish colleague’s proposal to remove the veto power of UN Security Council permanent members, saying it would turn the world body into another ‘League of Nations’ 21.10.2021 17:39:00
After ‘burying’ idea of discussions with Moscow, NATO must take first steps if it wishes to improve relations – Russian FM Lavrov If NATO sincerely wishes to improve its relationship with Russia, the US-led bloc must make the first move, - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 19.10.2021 23:23:00
‘World is bigger than five’ Turkey’s Erdogan slams ‘handful of WW2 victors’ ruling the globe during whirlwind tour of Africa 18.10.2021 21:21:00
Despite efforts to silence him, Muqtada al-Sadr has emerged as the most important political figure in modern Iraqi history About the political situation in Iraq 17.10.2021 19:28:00
Moscow summons US military attache after Russian Navy ‘intercepts’ American warship close to country’s borders in Sea of Japan America’s military attache has been summoned to the Russian Defense Ministry to explain an “unprofessional” incident in which a US destroyer reportedly attempted to violate the country’s territorial waters, Moscow said on Friday 15.10.2021 23:17:00
Ankara Claims Russia, US Share Responsibility for Kurdish Attacks in Turkish-Occupied Syria Russia and the United States have failed to live up to their responsibilities in Syria, and share the blame for Kurdish terror attacks in the Turkish-occupied areas of Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has alleged 13.10.2021 20:34:00
Austria’s FM Alexander Schallenberg sworn in as chancellor after Kurz resigns amid corruption allegations Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has become Austria’s new chancellor after fellow Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) member Sebastian Kurz stepped down amid a corruption probe to save the ruling coalition with the Greens 12.10.2021 09:57:00
Taliban calls for improved ‘diplomatic relations’ with US after ‘candid talks’ in Doha, welcomes humanitarian aid The Taliban has said that the US agreed to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, insisting it should come with no strings attached after talks in Qatar 11.10.2021 14:24:00
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz steps down as chancellor amid new corruption scandal Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Saturday said he’s resigning amid a corruption probe that threatened to unravel his ruling coalition 09.10.2021 18:19:00
Beijing warns Australia's ‘provocative actions’ on Taiwan could be ‘cataclysmic’ for bilateral ties, after former PM visits island Chinese state media has warned Canberra to stay out of its internal affairs as Australia’s former prime minister rallied behind Taiwan during a visit to the island, which Beijing deems an inherent part of China 08.10.2021 12:26:00
EU chief tells Balkans they are ‘one family’ despite Germany refusing to set date to grant those countries membership of the bloc Brussels and Berlin issued mixed messages on Wednesday over the Balkans, as the EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, claimed they were all part of “one family” before Germany refused to set a timeline for granting them membership 07.10.2021 09:36:00
Not stopping at ‘provocative military activity,’ US demands China halt even ‘diplomatic & economic pressure’ towards Taiwan In a threatening statement on Beijing’s “destabilizing” military moves that was published on Sunday, the US State Department warned China against even diplomatically and economically pressuring Taiwan in its own interests 03.10.2021 20:56:00
Algeria recalls envoy, accuses Paris of ‘interference’ after Macron slams post-colonial ‘hatred of France’ amid migrant visa row Algeria recalled its ambassador to France and accused its former colonizer of “interference,” after French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the country’s government 02.10.2021 23:01:00
SPD Leads in German Election Polls With 25.8% as Merkel's Bloc on Track for Worst Result Since 1949 The Social Democratic Party is projected to be the leading political party in Germany with 25.8% of votes, while the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union bloc is currently second with 24.2% 26.09.2021 22:05:00
US-Turkey relations ‘not healthy’ and failed to ‘start well with Biden,’ Erdogan says Ankara’s ties with Washington remain “not healthy,” as the US continues to act towards Turkey in a manner that’s not “honest,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, urging the US to “sort out” the non-delivery of F-35 jets 24.09.2021 08:41:00
Ankara lashes out at EU declaration Cyprus and migration issues, says it's 'biased, lacking vision & disconnected from reality' Turkey has lashed out at southern EU member states over how they dealt with Eastern-Mediterranean issues at their annual summit in Greece this week, especially on key issues like Cyprus and irregular migration in the region 18.09.2021 16:12:00
American edition: Russia used a ruse with "Nord Stream-2" Russia is playing a "gas game" with Europe and the United States for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, and Washington does not intend to ignore the "trick" used by Moscow for this. Writes about this the author of an article for the American edition of The National Interest 17.09.2021 11:03:00
Western armies 'illegal' presence in Syria undermining hopes for peace in region, Putin says in surprise Moscow meeting with Assad An illegal occupation by Western troops is hampering the consolidation of Syria despite it being mostly freed from terrorists, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar Assad 14.09.2021 16:29:00
‘Liberty, cherished liberty’: Marine Le Pen launches anthem-quoting campaign poster for upcoming French presidential election Marine Le Pen’s new campaign poster ahead of the 2022 general election pays homage to the French national anthem La Marseillaise 10.09.2021 09:38:00
'War In Afghanistan Is Now Over': Key Remarks From Biden's Speech to Nation On Monday, US CENTCOM officially announced the end of the American military mission in Afghanistan, as the last plane carrying US forces left Kabul airport, giving the Taliban full control 01.09.2021 09:24:00
Biden praises US military for success of Afghanistan airlift, says diplomacy will rescue those left behind Thanking the US military for ending the withdrawal from Afghanistan “with no further loss of American lives,” President Joe Biden asked the country to pray for everyone involved, including refugees, until his address tomorrow 31.08.2021 08:45:00
Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan's govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit - reports NATO member Turkey is reportedly nearing a deal to recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government 29.08.2021 21:42:00