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Former German president Wulff visits historic sites in Türkiye’s Iznik

Former German president Wulff visits historic sites in Türkiye’s Iznik

Christian Wulff says recent discoveries, including early Christian remains, highlight Iznik’s strong potential as major archaeological destination

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US suspends $41.6B tech deal with UK amid dispute over trade concession: Report
16.12.2025

US suspends $41.6B tech deal with UK amid dispute over trade concession: Report

Deal suspended amid growing frustrations in Washington over progress of trade talks with London

Europe launches international commission for Ukraine war damages
16.12.2025

Europe launches international commission for Ukraine war damages

'Russia will never voluntarily pay for damage it has done,' says Kaja Kallas, urging intl' community to take responsibility

Polish premier says US vowed military action for 1st time if Russia violates ceasefire
16.12.2025

Polish premier says US vowed military action for 1st time if Russia violates ceasefire

'For the first time it was so clearly visible that Americans, Europeans, and Ukraine are on the same side,' Tusk says

European Parliament lawmaker nominates Francesca Albanese, Gaza doctors for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
16.12.2025

European Parliament lawmaker nominates Francesca Albanese, Gaza doctors for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Nomination is signed by nearly 300 eligible proposers from 33 countries, announces Matjaz Nemec

Ireland seeks to cut asylum arrivals over fears of social strain
16.12.2025

Ireland seeks to cut asylum arrivals over fears of social strain

Justice minister warns last year’s 18,500 asylum applications are unsustainable, citing pressure on housing, public services