German far-right lawmaker charged with making Nazi salute

Prosecutors in Berlin have filed charges against the far-right Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) Matthias Moosdorf for allegedly greeting another party member with the banned Nazi salute during a parliamentary session, they said in a statement on Monday.
The Bundestag lower house of…[Read more]

Germany deepens commitment to Ukraine’s defence in 10-point plan

Germany will deepen its commitment to Ukraine’s defence through joint ventures, further market integration and possible federal investment guarantees under a 10-point plan unveiled on Monday during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s Berlin visit.
European leaders have sought to send a…[Read more]

Member of far-right AfD party charged with making Nazi salute at Reichstag

MP allegedly greeted a party colleague at German parliament building ‘with a heel click and a Hitler salute’

Berlin prosecutors say they have charged a member of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party with making a Nazi salute in parliament.

The suspect alle…[Read more]

Greek Cypriot EU presidency may raise tensions with Türkiye: Analysts

The Greek Cypriot administration is preparing to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026. While the development is largely symbolic, the Greek Cypriots’ agenda in Brussels could pose emerging diplomatic challenges for Tü…[Read more]

Türkiye auto output up over 10% as commercial vehicles offset car slump

Türkiye’s automotive main industry production rose more than 10% in November, driven by a sharp increase in commercial vehicle output that offset a decline in passenger car production, industry data showed on Monday.

Total production climbed 10.6% year-over-year to 131,606 v…[Read more]

Economic strategies backbone of Turkic vision plan: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday said economic strategies were the core of Türkiye’s new strategy that outlines plans to deepen integration among Turkic states.

The “Turkic World Vision Document,” prepared by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), comes as part of…[Read more]

Gaza administration should come before Hamas disarmament, Türkiye says

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Hamas is willing to relinquish control of Gaza, but only if a credible Palestinian administration and a trained, non-Hamas police force are established first, conditions he said must precede any expectation that the group…[Read more]

New Trump security strategy highlights Türkiye’s rising regional role, sources say

The United States’ newly released 2025 National Security Strategy has prompted assessments in Ankara that underscore Türkiye’s growing influence in regional and global dynamics, according to diplomatic sources.

The document, unveiled by the White House under P…[Read more]

Turkey’s Fidan: Gaza governance must precede Hamas disarmament in ceasefire deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that not advancing the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan to its next stage would be a “huge failure” for the world and Washington, noting that President Donald Trump had personally led the push.
In an…[Read more]

France’s Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is “essential”

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is “no mistrust” and denying a report he had said there was a risk Washington could betray Ukraine.
“Unity between Americans and…[Read more]

France takes anti-drone measures after flight over nuclear submarine base

An anti-drone and search operation was launched after five drones were detected over a base that houses France’s nuclear deterrent submarines off its northwestern coast on Thursday evening.

The French military used anti-drone measures after five unmanned vehicles flew over…[Read more]

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

French leader Macron says he was ‘very touched’ by Xi’s gesture to accompany him to Chengdu – a departure from protocol.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have pledged deeper cooperation on global issues, as the two leaders met ahead o…[Read more]

Japan sends letter to UN after China’s 2nd letter on Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Japan has sent a second letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rebutting China’s assertions regarding remarks that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made about Taiwan. This comes after China sent Guterres a second letter about the issue.

Takaichi told…[Read more]

Soaring Costs Creating Choppy Waters for Urban Development Projects as Old Ways Reaching Limits

Soaring construction costs are forcing developers to review their plans for urban development projects, with some slashing building sizes or even starting from scratch before seeking approval to begin breaking ground.

Urban development projects often…[Read more]

Japan’s economy minister says up to BOJ to decide ‘specific monetary policy means’

Japan’s economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, called on the central bank to closely communicate with the government in setting monetary policy on Friday, but did not voice opposition to a near-term interest rate hike.
Asked about growing prospects of an…[Read more]

Germany rejects US security strategy’s ‘outside advice’

The US strategy outlines US President Trump’s “America First” view, signaling a shift from Washington’s global role, and sharply criticizes European allies. Berlin said it doesn’t need a lecture on freedom of expression.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pushed back against…[Read more]

German leaders plan to cut red tape in just 200 steps

When it comes to tackling bureaucracy, why stop at just a measure or two? Premiers of Germany’s 16 states want to go further — so they drafted a 200-point plan to ease the country’s bureaucratic burdens.

The leaders of Germanys’s 16 states on Thursday agreed on a 200-point plan to modernize g…[Read more]

Direct UK-Germany rail link plans advance
Cross-Channel train operator Eurostar and Germany’s state-owned rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at introducing direct rail connections between the UK and Germany.

The companies announced the step on Thursday, amid German President Frank-Walter…[Read more]

Iran and Türkiye announce $1.6 billion railway to link Asia and Europe

Iran and Türkiye have reached an agreement to construct a new railway line aimed at creating a strategic transport corridor between Asia and Europe, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Sunday.

The planned route, known as the Marand-Cheshmeh Soraya railway t…[Read more]

Türkiye charts road map for PKK’s disarmament

Details of an updated road map for the terrorist group PKK’s disarmament as part of the terror-free Türkiye initiative are gradually emerging.

The PKK has announced that it has fully withdrawn from Türkiye, completing the first stage of the dissolution plan.

Security sources say there are four c…[Read more]