France says EU to find solution on using frozen Russian assets despite Belgian opposition
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Turkish economy expected to grow 3.2% in 2025, 3.4% in 2026: Moody’s
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Germany’s export expectations remain negative despite slight increase
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Epstein case: Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to overturn 20-year sentence, claiming new evidence
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Putin, Erdogan did not discuss S-400 issue at their meeting in Ashgabat: Kremlin
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Zelenskyy announces new Ukraine–US talks ahead of European summit
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Beirut says Israel seeks economic talks to evade ceasefire obligations
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China backs Venezuela call for UN Security Council meeting amid US pressure
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Türkiye's defense, aerospace exports reach $8.5B in 2025
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Russia reiterates support for Venezuela, urges de-escalation between Washington, Caracas
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UPDATE - Turkish foreign minister pushes for phase 2 of Gaza deal amid ceasefire violations, says can join stabilization force
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YEAR-ENDER - Quarter-century of crises: Financial shocks that shaped global economy
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Germany charges 8 people in crackdown on far-right terror group
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Germany sees ‘no better option’ than using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid
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New Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern, eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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US judge orders Trump administration to stop layoffs and bring back workers fired during shutdown
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Poland says Interpol issues red notice for suspects over alleged Russian-linked rail sabotage
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US Secretary of State Rubio uses photo from controversial magazine piece as new social media profile picture
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French anesthesiologist sentenced to life imprisonment over patient poisonings
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Kazakh President Tokayev meets Emperor Naruhito on 1st official Japan trip
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2nd trial session opens for defendants in Syria’s coastal violence
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Turkish firm Karmod launches 6th phase of steel housing projects in France
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Zelenskyy says Western pressure will decide whether Putin can keep war going
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G7 foreign ministers call for release of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
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'Claims that our air defense system is vulnerable do not reflect truth': Turkish Defense Ministry
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China approves export license applications for rare earth shipments
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Israeli forces raid village in Quneitra amid daily violations of Syria’s sovereignty
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Trump adds partisan plaques to White House Presidential Walk of Fame
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US admits pilot error, air traffic control failures in fatal midair crash near DC
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Turkish foreign minister pushes for 2nd phase of Gaza deal as ceasefire violations mount, says ready to join stabilization force
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EU must cut overdependencies to stay competitive, von der Leyen says amid Mercosur divisions
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Hungarian prime minister says seizing Russian assets would drag EU into war
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China warns US arms sales to Taiwan 'undermine peace, stability,’ vows ‘resolute measures’
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Trump administration seeks sharp increase in denaturalization cases, NYT reports
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Belgium sees surge in Russian LNG imports despite EU sanctions
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Floods trigger fresh evacuations of thousands in Malaysia
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Türkiye’s short-term external debt falls to $165.7B in October
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Türkiye secures $587.3M from Asian Development Bank for exporters affected by 2023 earthquakes
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Venezuela vows to defend homeland ‘at any cost’ after US tanker blockade
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Another Palestinian infant falls prey to extreme cold weather in Gaza
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Casualties reported after intensive RSF airstrikes on power station in northern Sudan
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Turkish stock exchange begins Thursday up
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Japanese prosecutors seek life sentence for assassin of ex-Premier Abe
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Thai F-16 jets launch fresh airstrikes, says Cambodia on day 12 of renewed border clashes
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Shelling kills 9 civilians, including 3 children, in Sudan's South Kordofan state
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Apple, Google to allow third-party app stores under new Japanese law
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EU leaders convene high-stakes summit with Ukraine reparations loan on agenda
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Venezuelan president appeals to Colombian military for help amid Trump threats
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Trump touts 'Warrior Dividend,' record in address to nation
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Morning Briefing: Dec. 18, 2025
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Trump greenlights over $11B in new arms packages for Taiwan
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US House passes Republican health care bill without Affordable Care Act subsidies
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4 killed in latest US strike on alleged ‘narco-trafficking’ boat in eastern Pacific
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Head of Organization of Turkic States highlights diaspora unity at Azerbaijani solidarity day reception
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Greek lawmaker expelled from European Parliament group over assault on journalist
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Growing demand in Morocco to end French dominance, promote Arabic language
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Thousands protest industrial pollution in Tunisia’s Gabes
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Israeli foreign minister claims interest in Syria deal despite ongoing occupation
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Alliance of Sahel States establishes investment bank
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French intelligence investigates spy device found aboard docked ship
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Mexico's president urges UN to intervene in Venezuela to prevent 'bloodshed'
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Ousted Guinea-Bissau leader’s wife under investigation in Portugal
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India, Ethiopia elevate ties to strategic partnership during Modi’s landmark visit
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Bank of Japan gears toward rate hike amid rising inflation pressures
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Lafarge trial continues with defense arguments
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UPDATE - India summons Bangladeshi ambassador amid tensions over diplomatic security
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UPDATE - Gaza stabilization force should not protect one side over another, Qatar says
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Iraq welcomes US Congress vote to repeal war authorizations
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Kazakh president arrives in Tokyo ahead of inaugural Central Asia-Japan summit
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UPDATE 2 - Calm returns to Thai-Cambodia border after 11 days of clashes: Report
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Trump defends naval blockade on Venezuela, citing energy, oil claims
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Indian lawmakers pass nuclear energy bill to allow private investments
Technology
US, UAE discuss 'urgent' need for humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan: State Department
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Southern African bloc urges Madagascar transitional government to initiate dialogue, hold elections, facilitate peaceful return of 'political exiles'
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EU Council chief voices support for Western Balkans' future in bloc
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US senator hails repeal of Caesar Act as turning point for Syria’s recovery
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Investigation underway over alleged plan to attack mosque in Germany
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UN chief speaks to Venezuelan president after US oil blockade
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Washington, Moscow teams meeting this weekend to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process: Report
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UPDATE - French interior minister says hackers accessed dozens of confidential files in cyberattack on ministry
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Turkish foreign minister, UN relief chief meet in Ankara
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Over 600 civilians flee Sudan’s South Kordofan as insecurity worsens: UN
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US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
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Syria hails US Senate move to lift Caesar Act sanctions
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Israeli army shells Quneitra in new violation of Syria’s sovereignty
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UPDATE – Israeli prime minister announces $35B natural gas deal with Egypt
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Israel releases 11 Palestinians from Gaza after months of detention
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China urges Israel to curb illegal settlers' violence, lift restrictive measures on Palestinian economy
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White House adviser accuses Venezuela of 'expropriation' of American assets to fund 'terrorism'
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US secretary of state meets with Qatari premier amid efforts to launch phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of wanting to continue Ukraine war, reiterates need for guarantees
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US sanctions Mexican cartel, its leader for ‘fuel and oil theft’
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Netanyahu announces $35B natural gas deal with Egypt
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European farmers protest at Belgium's Liege Airport over EU-Mercosur trade agreement
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US lawmaker calls for full release of Epstein files as Justice Department deadline nears
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Belgian provincial government approves headscarf ban for students from next academic year
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Belgium to launch investigation into police corruption
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Ghana sends 54 military engineers to Jamaica after deadly Hurricane Melissa
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Gaza stabilization force should not protect one side over another, Qatar says
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