Turkish FM Fidan freezes on nuclear weapons question from journalist
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s seven-second silence on nuclear weapons acquisition sparks international speculation about Turkey’s strategic ambitions.
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Bloomberg: Greece and Malta block EU services ban on Russian oil
Greece and Malta oppose EU proposal to ban services for Russian oil transport, fearing severe impact on European shipping industry and energy prices.
Ukraine war: Russian drone attack hits Odesa killing at least one
Russian drone attack on Odesa kills at least one, damages apartment buildings. Ukraine seeks peace talks while Russia escalates strikes on civilian targets.
Epstein case: Desperate attempts to meet Putin revealed
New documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s desperate attempts to meet Putin and establish connections with high-ranking Russian officials including Sergey Lavrov.
Greenland: “Crisis with US not over” – Danish foreign minister speaks of improvement, not resolution
Danish Foreign Minister says Greenland crisis with US “not over” despite improvement in talks, while Greenland’s FM warns of long journey ahead.
Bloomberg: EU considers new “SAFE” program after €150 billion oversubscription
EU explores new defense funding after €150B loan program oversubscription. Bloomberg reports early-stage discussions for potential second SAFE program launch.
Zelensky confirms US June ultimatum but demands Ukraine’s role in talks
Zelensky confirms US ultimatum for war to end by June 2026 but insists Ukraine must participate in all territorial negotiations with Russia.
FBI “bomb” files on Epstein: “Trained as spy, worked with CIA and Mossad”
Explosive FBI files reveal claims that Jeffrey Epstein was “trained as a spy” and worked with CIA and Mossad, adding new intelligence allegations to the scandal.
Italy reports railway “sabotage” during Winter Olympics opening
Italy’s Transport Minister reports serious railway sabotage during Winter Olympics, with arson, cut cables, and explosive devices found near Bologna stations.
Epstein case: Prison surveillance footage reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s daily life behind bars
Newly released Epstein files reveal rare surveillance footage of Ghislaine Maxwell’s daily prison life, sparking international controversy as she faces congressional testimony.
Netanyahu on Epstein: “Never an Israeli spy – his relationship with former PM Barak proves it”
Netanyahu claims Epstein’s close ties with former Israeli PM Barak prove the financier wasn’t a spy, as new documents reveal high-profile connections.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth to skip NATO meeting in Brussels
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will skip the NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels, with Pentagon official Elbridge Colby representing Washington instead.