Trump discussed strategic cooperation with a representative of the UAE leadership at the White House. Bloomberg reported that Abu Dhabi aims to enter the American chip market by investing heavily in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
Bangladesh has reportedly arrested the leader of the Arakan Salvation Army (ARSA), Abu Ammor Junipi. He was a prominent figure in the group's struggle to protect Rohingya Muslims and is accused by Bangladeshi police of illegal activities.
A large-scale operation has been launched against the Istanbul city government in Turkey. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and more than 100 others are accused of bribery, fraud and leading a criminal organization. The opposition calls it political pressure, while the government insists the investigation is legitimate.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed more than 400 Palestinians and injured more than 500. Hospitals are running out of space and medicine. The UN and the international community are calling for an immediate end to the violence.
The government of Northern Cyprus has officially banned the headscarf in schools. The decision is intensifying the conflict between secularism and religious freedom. While the opposition condemns it as a religious restriction, the government is calling it a "historic step." A heated debate has erupted in society.
British Foreign Secretary David Lemmy described the increasing civilian death toll from Israel's attacks on Gaza as "appalling". He called for an end to the conflict and increased humanitarian aid. Speaking in parliament, he said Israel's 15-day blockade of aid was a breach of international law.
Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a crucial telephone conversation. The leaders discussed a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, a cessation of hostilities, and strategic cooperation. The Kremlin welcomed a 30-day ceasefire, as well as a prisoner exchange and the return of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
Gazprom, once considered one of Russia's most profitable companies, suffered a loss of 1.076 trillion rubles in 2024. This was a record loss for the company, with daily losses of almost 3 billion rubles. However, official reports indicated an increase in revenue.
The Israeli military's large-scale attacks are seriously endangering the lives of civilians in Gaza. The White House is not only supporting this aggression, but also acting as its direct organizer.
More than 50 people, including 11 women, have been arrested in Saudi Arabia in a crackdown on "immoral acts," the first time in a decade that the country has officially recognized such activities.