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UN chief cancels planned trip to Davos summit

UN chief cancels planned trip to Davos summit

Antonio Guterres skips summit due to 'bad cold,' his spokesperson confirms

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Germany reaffirms support for Syrian government, welcomes ceasefire with SDF
19.01.2026

Germany reaffirms support for Syrian government, welcomes ceasefire with SDF

Chancellor says Damascus' ceasefire and integration agreement with SDF is 'encouraging sign' but adds much work remains to achieve reconciliation and normalization in Syria

Istanbul Airport was 2nd-busiest airport in Europe last year, says President Erdogan
19.01.2026

Istanbul Airport was 2nd-busiest airport in Europe last year, says President Erdogan

Türkiye is one of the countries with the farthest-reaching flight networks in the world, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Türkiye expresses condolences over Spain train crash
19.01.2026

Türkiye expresses condolences over Spain train crash

Foreign Ministry statement expresses sadness over loss of life, also wishes speedy recovery to those injured in crash of high-speed trains

Germany rejects US tariff threats as unacceptable, warns trade war has no winners
19.01.2026

Germany rejects US tariff threats as unacceptable, warns trade war has no winners

Berlin says Europe determined to impose retaliatory tariffs if Washington follows through, but will first seek dialogue to prevent escalation, amid Greenland dispute

EU receives invitation to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace': EU Commission
19.01.2026

EU receives invitation to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace': EU Commission

Bloc also welcomes ceasefire agreement reached between Syrian government and SDF