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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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Turkey Leverages Gaza Deal to Reassert Regional Influence

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Turkey has emerged as a pivotal player in the Middle East following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s role in persuading Hamas to accept Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. What was once considered a liability—Ankara’s close ties to Hamas—has now become a strategic asset, enabling Turkey to position itself as a broker in one of the region’s most volatile conflicts.

According to regional sources, Hamas leaders, initially resistant to Washington’s ultimatum to release Israeli hostages or face continued devastation, shifted their stance only after Ankara urged them to comply. Erdogan’s intervention not only helped secure a ceasefire but also underscored Turkey’s ability to influence Palestinian factions in ways that other regional powers cannot.

The move has unsettled Israel and several Arab states, who view Ankara’s growing clout with suspicion. Yet for Erdogan, the deal represents a calculated power play—one that elevates Turkey’s diplomatic standing, strengthens its ties with Washington, and reasserts its role as a central actor in shaping the future of Gaza.


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