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United States pulls personnel from key Middle East base amid Iran threats

The United States has begun withdrawing military personnel from critical bases in the Middle East as a precautionary step amid escalating tensions with Iran. Tehran has warned that it would strike American facilities if Washington initiates an attack, prompting this repositioning of forces. A U.S. official......

Gulf states urge Trump to enforce Gaza ceasefire as fragile truce faces setbacks

Arab Gulf nations are ramping up diplomatic pressure on President Donald Trump to hold Israel accountable for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, which has entered a critical phase ahead of his administration's transition in January 2026. The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council Qatar,......

Turkey reinforces warning as Black Sea tensions escalate after drone incident

Turkey has intensified its warnings to both Russia and Ukraine following the downing of an unidentified drone over its territory, underscoring its determination to prevent the Black Sea from becoming a new theater of conflict. The drone, which entered from the Black Sea on December 15, was destroyed......

Russian strike on Odesa port deepens humanitarian and diplomatic crisis

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa killed seven people and injured fifteen others late Friday, marking a new escalation in Moscow’s campaign against critical infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the strike targeted the Pivdennyi port, a vital artery for......

Turkey urges caution as Black Sea tensions threaten wider European stability

Turkey has issued a stern warning that intensifying hostilities in the Black Sea could escalate beyond the region, potentially spilling into broader European security concerns. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed that the rising military activity between Russia and Ukraine in contested waters......

Russian strike in Odesa port ignites Turkish cargo ship and deepens energy crisis

A Turkish-owned cargo vessel was severely damaged in Ukraine's Chornomorsk port after a Russian missile and drone barrage ignited massive fires across the facility. The attack, which struck on Friday afternoon, targeted a civilian ship transporting food and vehicles, renewing concerns over Moscow's......

US and Turkey explore path toward renewed F-35 cooperation

Washington and Ankara are holding exploratory talks about the possibility of Turkey rejoining the F-35 fighter jet program, a move that would mark a significant thaw in relations after years of tension over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian defense systems. According to US officials, recent diplomatic......

Venezuela strengthens military ranks amid growing U.S. naval presence

Venezuela has expanded its armed forces by inducting 5,600 new soldiers at the Fuerte Tiuna complex in Caracas, reinforcing its military posture as U.S. naval forces consolidate in the Caribbean. The swearing-in ceremony, led by senior officers, underscored President Nicolás Maduro’s determination......

Trump's proposed plan would force Ukraine to cede territory and cut its military

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, requiring Kyiv to cede Russian-controlled territories in the Donbass region and reduce its military by more than half. The proposal comes at a critical moment, as Ukraine faces mounting battlefield losses and a major......

US and Russia quietly shape 28-point plan to end Ukraine war inspired by Gaza ceasefire

The Trump administration has been working secretly with Russia on a detailed 28-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The initiative draws on principles from President Donald Trump’s successful Gaza ceasefire plan between Israel......

Kurdish PKK withdraws all forces from Turkiye in move toward peace

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced the withdrawal of all its fighters from Turkiye, relocating them to northern Iraq in a historic step toward ending decades of armed conflict with the Turkish state. The move is part of the PKK’s broader plan to dissolve itself and abandon......

Vance denounces Israeli annexation vote as political provocation

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticised the Israeli parliament’s preliminary approval of a bill to apply Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, calling the move “a stupid political stunt.” He affirmed that President Donald......

Turkish analyst criticizes FIFA president for 'insincere' stance on Gaza crisis

Turkish sports commentator Serkan Akkoyun has denounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino for what he described as hypocritical gestures during the ongoing Gaza crisis. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Akkoyun accused Infantino of failing the "test of sincerity" by attending a Gaza peace summit while......

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