08/10/2025, Wednesday23:10
Türkiye has denounced Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla in international waters as an "act of piracy." The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated it is working to secure the release of detained citizens, including parliament members, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian cause.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escorted groups of settlers into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection. The incursion occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with participants performing religious rituals at the sensitive holy site. Israeli authorities deployed significant security forces around the mosque compound during the controversial visit.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that Gaza must remain Palestinian land under Palestinian governance, revealing that US President Trump specifically requested Türkiye's mediation with Hamas. The Turkish leader confirmed that Hamas responded positively to peace efforts during communications facilitated by Ankara.The Gaza Health Ministry reported Wednesday that approximately 67,183 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began in October 2023. In the latest 24-hour period, 10 fatalities were recorded with 61 additional injuries. The ministry emphasized that many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue operations face significant challenges.High-level negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh with Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin participating alongside Qatari, Egyptian, American and Israeli officials. The talks aim to implement a U.S.-backed peace proposal that includes hostage-prisoner exchanges and humanitarian provisions for Gaza, where over 67,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023.
Türkiye has denounced Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla in international waters as an "act of piracy." The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated it is working to secure the release of detained citizens, including parliament members, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian cause.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escorted groups of settlers into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection. The incursion occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with participants performing religious rituals at the sensitive holy site. Israeli authorities deployed significant security forces around the mosque compound during the controversial visit.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that Gaza must remain Palestinian land under Palestinian governance, revealing that US President Trump specifically requested Türkiye's mediation with Hamas. The Turkish leader confirmed that Hamas responded positively to peace efforts during communications facilitated by Ankara.The Gaza Health Ministry reported Wednesday that approximately 67,183 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began in October 2023. In the latest 24-hour period, 10 fatalities were recorded with 61 additional injuries. The ministry emphasized that many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue operations face significant challenges.High-level negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh with Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin participating alongside Qatari, Egyptian, American and Israeli officials. The talks aim to implement a U.S.-backed peace proposal that includes hostage-prisoner exchanges and humanitarian provisions for Gaza, where over 67,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023.
Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person
12:35, 27/05/2020, Wednesday
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks on at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting on May 27, 2020 at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. Due to the required distance to prevent from the coronavirus infection, the meeting takes place in the International Conference Room and not in the usual cabinet room. Tobias Schwarz/Pool via REUTERS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would depend on how the coronavirus pandemic develops.
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President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in the United States near the end of June, the White House said on Tuesday.
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