Author: Anadolu Agency
The leaders of Germany, France, Poland, and the UK arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Ukraine’s capital by train and were welcomed by Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office, and Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, local media reported. On X, the French president posted a joint photo with Merz, Starmer, and Tusk. A day earlier, he expressed his commitment to “build a lasting peace” in Ukraine. European countries and the US earlier…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call Friday with the Pakistani army chief, urging Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions following Islamabad’s retaliatory military strikes against Indian targets. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find ways to deescalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a readout of the call. The conversation came shortly after the Pakistani military announced it launched “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos,” or “Iron Wall” targeting military…
Russia on Saturday alleged that Ukraine committed 9,318 violations of a ceasefire Moscow had unilaterally declared on the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian troops attempted attacks using artillery, tanks, mortars, multiple rocket launchers, aerial bombs and drones. “In these conditions of the violations of the ceasefire by the armed forces of Ukraine, the armed forces of the Russian Federation act in a mirror manner and will continue to act appropriately to the situation,” it said. The ceasefire officially went into effect at midnight May 8 and it…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday announced his support for a 30-day ceasefire call by European countries. “Joined more than 20 leaders for the Coalition of the Willing call this morning to advance efforts to ensure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine,” Rutte wrote on X. This begins with a 30-day”unconditional” ceasefire and must be backed by sustained and tangible support, he said. “It’s clear from our meeting today that we are committed and continue to stand with Ukraine,” Rutte added. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on Saturday said that his country is ready to declare a 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday. Sybiha said on Telegram that the step was coordinated at today’s meeting of the leaders of Germany, France, Poland, the UK, and Ukraine in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Following the conclusion of the five-party talks, the participants called US President Donald Trump to discuss the issue with him. “If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a prolonged ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way for peace talks,” he stressed. On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron and German…
Bangladesh’s transitional government on Saturday welcomed a ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan. “I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks,” Muhammad Yunus, the head of the transitional government, said in a statement. He also expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their effective mediation. “Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy,” Yunus added. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that both Pakistan…
The number of international university students in Türkiye is projected to reach 500,000 by 2028, according to the head of the Turkish Education Federation (TEF), Mert Şener. “As of now, 340,000 foreign students are enrolled in our universities,” Şener said in a statement on May 7. “Our goal is to raise this figure to 500,000 within the next few years.” Şener emphasized that Türkiye is rapidly emerging as a global hub for higher education, positioning itself among the leading countries attracting international students. He underlined the broad benefits of international student mobility, noting that it provides substantial economic value to…
The number of international university students in Türkiye is projected to reach 500,000 by 2028, according to the head of the Turkish Education Federation (TEF), Mert Şener. “As of now, 340,000 foreign students are enrolled in our universities,” Şener said in a statement on May 7. “Our goal is to raise this figure to 500,000 within the next few years.” Şener emphasized that Türkiye is rapidly emerging as a global hub for higher education, positioning itself among the leading countries attracting international students. He underlined the broad benefits of international student mobility, noting that it provides substantial economic value to…
The number of international university students in Türkiye is projected to reach 500,000 by 2028, according to the head of the Turkish Education Federation (TEF), Mert Şener. “As of now, 340,000 foreign students are enrolled in our universities,” Şener said in a statement on May 7. “Our goal is to raise this figure to 500,000 within the next few years.” Şener emphasized that Türkiye is rapidly emerging as a global hub for higher education, positioning itself among the leading countries attracting international students. He underlined the broad benefits of international student mobility, noting that it provides substantial economic value to…
A federal judge in the US state of Vermont on Friday ordered the release on bail of Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was controversially detained by immigration agents in late March. “The court finds that she does not pose a danger to the community, nor does she present a risk of flight. The court orders the government to release Ms. Ozturk from custody immediately,” Judge William K. Sessions III said. The judge added that Ozturk is free to return to her home in Massachusetts. “She’s also free to travel to Massachusetts and Vermont as she sees fit, and I…