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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accsued the West of pushing Russia to its “red lines” – situations it has publicly made clear it will not tolerate – and said Moscow had been forced to respond. Putin told a meeting of defence officials that Russia was watching the U.S. development and potential deployment of short and medium-range missiles with concern. He said Russia would lift all of its own voluntary restrictions on the deployment of its own missiles if the U.S. went ahead and deployed such missiles. Putin said Russia’s nuclear weapons were there for deterrence. Putin: Russia has initiative…
President-elect Donald Trump and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced Monday a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. Speaking alongside Son at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump said the investment would result in at least 100,000 new jobs in the U.S. focused on artificial intelligence and associated infrastructure. Trump said Son was making the investment because he “feels very optimistic about our country since the election.” “This historic investment is a monumental demonstration in confidence in America’s future, and it will help ensure that artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other industries of tomorrow are built, created and…
Iran and Türkiye are working hard to reach a target of $30 billion in bilateral trade, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Wednesday. After meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his visit to the capital Tehran for the 29th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, Bolat said Türkiye wants to renew its energy agreement with Iran, according to a statement released by the Iranian Presidency. Pointing out that they will modernize the border gates to facilitate the common customs trade between the two countries, Bolat said: “We are trying to open two more border gates…
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine can start this winter, according to the Polish premier, media reports said Tuesday. Donald Tusk noted Poland would be greatly involved in any talks when it takes the EU’s rotating presidency on Jan.1, as he noted that his country has been among the most prominent supporters of Ukraine since Russia started its “special military operation” in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, according to public broadcaster TVP. “I really want Poland to be the country that will not only be present but will set the tone for these decisions that are to bring…
Speaking to the Turkish language broadcaster A News following the collapse of Ba’ath Party’s 61-year rule in war-weary Syria, HTS leader Abu Mohammed Jolani stressed in his comments “This victory belongs to all Muslims.” A Haber, known for its groundbreaking journalism and live coverage from different parts of Syria, once again showcased its expertise. Speaking to A Haber, Jolani commented on the ongoing changes in Syria, stating: “This is a victory for all Muslims. Alhamdulillah…” On November 27, clashes intensified between anti-regime armed groups and Bashar al-Assad’s forces in Syria. Between November 30 and December 7, these groups gained control…
Syria must never be divided again and Türkiye will act against anyone seeking to compromise its territory, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday. “From now on, we cannot allow Syria to be divided again… Any attack on the freedom of the Syrian people, the stability of the new administration, and the integrity of its lands will find us standing against it,” he said. Erdoğan laid out the following keynotes in his speech: “It is our belief, prayer that after 61 years of ‘Baathist dictatorship which was literally pitch black for last 13 years,’ Syria reached bright days. Türkiye cannot…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed the latest developments in Syria as well as regional, global issues in the phone call.
Italy announced on Monday that it too is temporarily suspending its asylum procedures for Syrians, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. In doing so it is following the example of other European partners, according to the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Earlier, Meloni had met with ministers in Rome to assess the development of the situation in Syria. In Germany, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) also halted all decisions on asylum applications from Syria for now. Rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of the capital Damascus following more than…
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party urged Europe to strengthen its ties with Türkiye in order to help establish peace in the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with German broadcaster RTL on Monday, Merz outlined Türkiye’s growing influence in the region and its importance in the wake of shifting geopolitical dynamics. He highlighted the weakening of Russian influence following its diminished role in Syria. “Russia was a power that protected Syria and its regime. And Türkiye has grown stronger and is now going to play an even greater role in the entire Middle…
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that Türkiye is an “important interlocutor” in controlling the situation in Syria. Tajani took part in a television program and made assessments on the international agenda. He recalled that he had a long meeting with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, including on the protection of Christian minorities in Syria. He said they are approaching the Syrian issue with caution. “I am optimistic about the situation in Syria…I believe the situation can go in the right direction, but we have to be prudent,” he added. Tajani said that Italy is monitoring the situation in…