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The Media Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has opened in Baku to strengthen cooperation among Turkic states in media and communications.
27 Nov 2025-17:35
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new voluntary youth military service set to begin by mid-2026, aimed at responding to “accelerating threats” globally. The program will target 18- and 19-year-olds, last 10 months, and provide a salary. Around 3,000 participants are expected in 2026, rising to 10,000 by 2030, with ambitions to reach 50,000 by 2036.27 Nov 2025-17:30
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, confirmed that a controversial amnesty clause has been removed from Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan. The provision, which had raised concerns about justice and Russian accountability, is no longer part of the 19-point plan following negotiations in Geneva.27 Nov 2025-16:57
The European Union will begin discussing a 20th package of sanctions against Russia after the New Year holidays. No formal decision is expected before the holidays, as officials say it is not an immediate priority. Preparatory discussions on potential sanctions lists are already underway, though the interinstitutional process has not yet started.27 Nov 2025-16:46
A Russian military court has sentenced eight men to life in prison over their alleged involvement in the 2022 truck bomb attack that ripped through the Crimean Bridge, a ruling hailed by pro-Kremlin war bloggers and firmly rejected by the defendants, who insist they are innocent.27 Nov 2025-16:15
Beirut is once again gripped by fear after Israel’s latest strike on the capital’s southern suburbs, an attack that killed a senior Hezbollah member and shattered the fragile calm that followed last year’s ceasefire. For many Lebanese, especially those in Beirut’s Palestinian refugee camps and the country’s war-scarred south, the question is no longer whether Israel will escalate—but when.27 Nov 2025-15:30
China has expressed deep concern over the United States’ plans to resume nuclear weapons testing, warning that such a move could sharply increase the risk of a global nuclear confrontation. The warning came in a statement published in a new white paper on arms control released by the Information Office of China’s State Council.27 Nov 2025-14:45
The party of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has demanded immediate access to him, raising alarm over his health after more than three weeks without contact with family or lawyers.27 Nov 2025-14:35
French police official Lucas Phillipe has been elected president of Interpol for a four-year term, the global police agency announced Thursday.27 Nov 2025-14:15
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the AZWOOL mineral rock wool plant owned by Matanat-A company in the Garadagh district of Baku on Thursday.
27 Nov 2025-13:10
