US sends strong messages to Turkey and Tom Barrack through Congress
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s congressional responses on Turkey’s F-35 exclusion and Ambassador Tom Barrack highlight growing tensions in US-Turkey relations.
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Israel strikes Iran military targets in major Middle East escalation
Israel launches military strikes against Iran in major Middle East escalation, targeting multiple cities after Tehran’s weekend missile attack on Israeli territory.
Trump says no to unfreezing Iran assets before nuclear deal
Trump refuses to unfreeze Iranian assets before nuclear deal, maintaining tough sanctions stance while demanding full transparency on Tehran’s nuclear program.
European Commission warns Albania over Kushner project risks
EU Commission warns Albania that controversial Kushner tourism project could derail EU membership bid, amid massive protests dubbed “Flamingo Revolution.”
Israel strikes Beirut killing two, claims “response” to rocket fire
Israel strikes Beirut’s Dahieh district killing two and wounding 11, claiming response to Hezbollah rocket fire as ceasefire agreement collapses.
Zelensky asked Abramovich to broker Putin meeting, FT reports
Zelensky used oligarch Roman Abramovich as intermediary to send personal message to Putin seeking dialogue, but Russian president rejected meeting proposal.
Israel hits back at Turkish minister’s dream to govern Jerusalem
Israel’s Foreign Minister fires back at Turkish Interior Minister’s claim that he dreams of becoming Jerusalem governor, calling it delusional Ottoman fantasy.
Toledo festival shooting: 12 wounded in Ohio attack, gunmen remain at large
Twelve people wounded in shooting at Toledo festival in Ohio. Two victims critical, multiple gunmen at large. Police investigating mass shooting incident.
Pope Leo XIV calls on world leaders to stop dividing voters
Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to end divisive politics during Spain visit, addressing polarization and meeting with migrants while competing with Bad Bunny for attention.
Edi Rama on Albania protests: Images are deepfake – No project exists yet
Albanian PM Edi Rama claims protest images against Kushner’s tourism investment are deepfake manipulations, insisting no actual project exists yet.
Rama on Trump’s son-in-law resort in Albania: “If it wasn’t Jared, they wouldn’t care”
Albanian PM Edi Rama defends Jared Kushner’s controversial luxury resort project, claiming critics only care because of Trump family ties.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Madrid: spectacular welcome from Queen Letizia and fresh criticism of Trump over Iran
Pope Leo XIV receives spectacular royal welcome in Madrid from King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, delivering fresh criticism of Trump’s Iran policies during historic visit.