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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the European Union to demonstrate renewed political commitment to Türkiye's membership bid, stating that President Erdogan has clearly expressed Ankara's desire to join the bloc. During his Berlin visit, Fidan also addressed Ukraine peace efforts, noting both Russia and Ukraine appear more prepared for negotiations. The minister emphasized that technical obstacles to Türkiye's EU accession stem from political positions rather than objective criteria.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the European Union to demonstrate renewed political commitment to Türkiye's membership bid, stating that President Erdogan has clearly expressed Ankara's desire to join the bloc. During his Berlin visit, Fidan also addressed Ukraine peace efforts, noting both Russia and Ukraine appear more prepared for negotiations. The minister emphasized that technical obstacles to Türkiye's EU accession stem from political positions rather than objective criteria.The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll from the ongoing war has exceeded 70,000. This grim milestone was announced as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in effect, though it is frequently challenged by violations. Despite the truce, the ministry noted that hundreds have been killed since it began, and the territory continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis.The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll from the ongoing war has exceeded 70,000. This grim milestone was announced as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in effect, though it is frequently challenged by violations. Despite the truce, the ministry noted that hundreds have been killed since it began, and the territory continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis.Türkiye has expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives from devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the affected families and the Sri Lankan people as the disaster claimed 123 lives with 130 others missing.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the European Union to demonstrate renewed political commitment to Türkiye's membership bid, stating that President Erdogan has clearly expressed Ankara's desire to join the bloc. During his Berlin visit, Fidan also addressed Ukraine peace efforts, noting both Russia and Ukraine appear more prepared for negotiations. The minister emphasized that technical obstacles to Türkiye's EU accession stem from political positions rather than objective criteria.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the European Union to demonstrate renewed political commitment to Türkiye's membership bid, stating that President Erdogan has clearly expressed Ankara's desire to join the bloc. During his Berlin visit, Fidan also addressed Ukraine peace efforts, noting both Russia and Ukraine appear more prepared for negotiations. The minister emphasized that technical obstacles to Türkiye's EU accession stem from political positions rather than objective criteria.The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll from the ongoing war has exceeded 70,000. This grim milestone was announced as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in effect, though it is frequently challenged by violations. Despite the truce, the ministry noted that hundreds have been killed since it began, and the territory continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis.The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll from the ongoing war has exceeded 70,000. This grim milestone was announced as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in effect, though it is frequently challenged by violations. Despite the truce, the ministry noted that hundreds have been killed since it began, and the territory continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis.Türkiye has expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives from devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the affected families and the Sri Lankan people as the disaster claimed 123 lives with 130 others missing.

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Trump claims former Honduras president was convicted in 'Biden setup'

Trump claims former Honduras president was convicted in 'Biden setup'

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Trump claims former Honduras president was convicted in 'Biden setup'
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President Donald Trump has asserted that former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted on drug trafficking charges through what he termed a "Biden administration setup." The comments come after Trump announced his intention to pardon Hernandez, who is currently serving a 45-year US prison sentence.

President Donald Trump has claimed that the conviction and imprisonment of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez resulted from what he described as a politically motivated "setup" orchestrated by the previous Biden administration. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump stated that he agreed with Honduran representatives who characterized the case as manufactured, saying "I looked at the facts, and I agreed with them" regarding claims that the prosecution was politically motivated.

Legal Background and Conviction

Hernandez, who served as Honduras' president from 2014 to 2022, was convicted by a New York jury in June 2024 on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Prosecutors presented evidence alleging he facilitated the transportation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, resulting in his sentencing to 45 years imprisonment. The former Central American leader was tried and convicted under US jurisdiction for his alleged role in international narcotics trafficking networks.

Pardon Announcement and Political Timing

Trump announced his intention to pardon Hernandez on Friday, just days before Honduran citizens participated in national elections on Sunday. The president has not provided any substantiating evidence to support his claim that the case against Hernandez was politically motivated, though his pardon announcement coincided with his endorsement of Honduran right-wing presidential candidate Nasry Asfura. Both Hernandez and Asfura are members of Honduras' conservative National Party.

Broader Political Context

The former Honduran president's conviction represented one of the highest-profile international narcotics prosecutions in recent years, with US authorities alleging systemic corruption at the highest levels of Honduran government. Trump's characterization of the case as a political "setup" reflects ongoing tensions between his administration and judicial institutions, while his planned pardon would represent a significant reversal of established legal outcomes in international drug trafficking cases.

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