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Lavrov says Moscow open to resuming Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Moscow views the possibility of resuming Ukraine peace negotiations in Istanbul "positively." Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Lavrov recalled three rounds of talks held in Türkiye's largest city in mid-2025. He stressed that Russia never forces negotiations but remains ready when partners are willing. Lavrov noted that recent peace efforts have been paused due to the US shifting its focus to Iran.
19 April 2026
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Turkish president holds talks with KRG’s Barzani at Antalya forum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar also attended the talks. Erdoğan has been conducting a series of diplomatic engagements at the forum, including separate meetings with leaders from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Comoros, DR Congo, Burundi, and Libya’s prime minister.
19 April 2026
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Trump says ‘very good talks’ ongoing with Iran
US President Donald Trump has revealed that Washington is holding “very good conversations” with Iran. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described the talks as productive while maintaining a tough stance, even using the term “enforced regime change.” The diplomatic efforts follow a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan on April 8. Separately, Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to fast-track certain psychedelic drugs.
19 April 2026
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US military buildup hints at wartime production shift
The Trump administration's recent moves suggest a massive expansion of US military capacity unseen since the Vietnam War. The Pentagon is consulting auto and heavy industry giants to shift production lines to ammunition and drones.
18 April 2026
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Shehbaz Sharif thanks Erdogan, vows stronger Pakistan-Turkey ties
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his Antalya visit with high praise for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hospitality. Following the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Sharif reaffirmed Islamabad's dedication to deepening strategic cooperation with Ankara. The leaders emphasized expanding trade partnerships and defense collaboration while reinforcing historical bonds between the two nations.
18 April 2026
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IRGC says Strait of Hormuz under 'strict control' despite Iran's 'open' declaration
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its "previous state" under the control of its armed forces, despite Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declaring the strait "completely open" for commercial vessels. The IRGC said the situation will remain strictly controlled until the US restores full freedom of movement.
18 April 2026
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Iran partially reopens airspace, restores airport operations
Iran announced the partial reopening of its airspace and several airports as of 0330GMT on Saturday, allowing international flights to transit through the eastern part of Iranian airspace. Flight operations will be progressively restored depending on technical and operational readiness.
18 April 2026
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Global instability makes diplomacy indispensable: Turkish FM Fidan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the critical importance of diplomatic engagement during the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, warning that the international system faces a dangerous decline. Speaking in the Mediterranean resort city, Fidan highlighted the need for regional ownership of conflicts in the Middle East, Balkans and beyond.
18 April 2026
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US forces have turned back 21 vessels since Iran naval blockade began, CENTCOM says
US forces have turned back 21 vessels since the start of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, CENTCOM said Friday. The USS Michael Murphy patrols the Arabian Sea enforcing the blockade, which has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
18 April 2026
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Trump warns US will take Iran's nuclear dust by force if no deal reached
President Donald Trump warned Friday that the US will retrieve Iran's nuclear dust by force if a deal is not reached, while ruling out any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump left the door open to renewed strikes when the two-week ceasefire expires Wednesday.
18 April 2026
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Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks, Ukrainian FM says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul to discuss peace, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, adding that Kyiv wants to end the war through political negotiations. Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire but will not withdraw troops from Donbas.
18 April 2026
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Erdogan warns global order at dangerous threshold, calls for peace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the international system has reached a perilous juncture, criticizing its failure to address the Gaza catastrophe and regional conflicts. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, he emphasized that current crises represent not merely humanitarian disasters but fundamental moral collapses, urging immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.
18 April 2026
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US intelligence warned Iran war could widen with China, Russia support
US intelligence warned days after the US-Israeli war on Iran began that the conflict could widen, citing indications that China was considering supplying advanced radar systems to Tehran and that Russia had shared intelligence on US military positions in the Middle East.
17 April 2026
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Trump defends Pope Leo criticism, cites nuclear disagreement
US President Donald Trump defended his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, insisting he has the right to disagree after falsely claiming the pontiff backed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions. Trump said he supports the Pope “preaching the gospel” but not on Iran. The remarks have strained Vatican and Italian ties.
17 April 2026
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Syria seeks Israel withdrawal to 1974 lines in security deal
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced Friday that Damascus is pursuing a comprehensive diplomatic initiative requiring Israel to withdraw to 1974 armistice boundaries. Speaking at Türkiye's Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the transitional leader outlined a security-focused roadmap that could eventually address the status of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights while categorically rejecting Tel Aviv's sovereignty claims over the strategic territory.
17 April 2026
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Palestinian minister says Gaza genocide continues unabated
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian told the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, citing ongoing killings, injuries, and a humanitarian catastrophe. She called for urgent international action, noting that five months after a ceasefire, displaced families live in flooded tents surrounded by rubble and contaminated food.
17 April 2026
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Limited Hormuz traffic as US blockade diverts 14 ships
Only 14 vessels moved through or near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours under a US naval blockade, with at least two under American sanctions. The first loaded crude carrier since the blockade began exited into the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM said 14 ships have turned back in the first 72 hours of enforcement.
17 April 2026
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Guatemala calls Türkiye strategic partner in Latin America
Guatemala’s deputy foreign minister described Türkiye as a “strategic partner in Latin America” during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, citing strong bilateral ties, embassy openings, and growing cooperation. She also welcomed recent ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon, urging permanent dialogue and a return to negotiations.
17 April 2026
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Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands full end to regional war
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and insists on a comprehensive end to hostilities across the region, from Lebanon to the Red Sea. He said Pakistan’s mediation aims for a permanent resolution, not a pause.
17 April 2026
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