Somali President to Visit Türkiye Amid Somaliland Tensions

The Somali President will visit Türkiye tomorrow to discuss tensions after Israel recognized Somaliland and to advance Turkish energy and security cooperation with Somalia.

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DR Congo: At least 20 people were killed in clashes between the FARDC and the Mobondo in Kwilu province, including five soldiers and 15 militiamen.

Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

If the world is serious about fighting climate change, nuclear energy is not optional — it is indispensable.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

We are adding 6,000 megawatts of solar and 2,000 megawatts of wind capacity.

Just this year alone, we are building new installed power equal to the total installed capacity of some small European countries.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

Starting especially from 2027, American LNG is becoming one of the cheapest gases in the world.

The United States is producing enormous volumes; it is the world’s largest oil producer and the world’s largest gas producer.

Therefore, American gas is currently the most competitive.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

Can we call rare earth elements the oil of our era? Yes, we can.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

We are looking at offshore areas in Syria. We have a framework agreement with Syria, but a specific agreement will be required for offshore operations.

I am not saying there will be drilling in Syria in 2026, but an agreement could be made and, as a first step, seismic studies could be carried out.

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Hamas:

We still trust President Trump’s ability to achieve peace in the Gaza Strip and the region, because he can compel the occupation to do so.

Russian Chief of Staff Gerasimov:

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are no longer conducting offensive operations and are only trying to slow the advance of Russian troops.

Zelensky to Fox News:

85% of Ukrainians want peace; at the same time, 85% are against withdrawing from Donbas.

Everybody wants peace—but a just peace.

Zelensky to Fox News:

Withdrawing from Donbas will be a big risk for Ukraine, it is not acceptable by Ukrainians, referendum will not be positive.

Putin tells Russian generals:

It’s necessary to continue the operation to gain control of the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Russian Defense Minister Belousov:

Everything is going according to plan.

Bret Baier: Is there any indication that you see that Putin wants peace?

Zelensky: Me not, to be honest. I don't hear it publicly, he does not speak about peace. He says that he can go further. It is not the signals of peace.

Zelensky:

We are interested in Russia returning the money to us, and for it to be in the form of reparations.

For us, it is important to receive funds to rebuild our state.

Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades expected to issue a statement in about 5 minutes.

BREAKING: Hamas announces the death of Abu Obaida.

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Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades confirms the deaths of:

Abu Obaidah
Mohammed al-Sinwar
Mohammed Shabana
Raed Saad
Abu Omar al-Syrian

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

Türkiye and Armenia have decided to simplify the visa procedure for diplomatic, special and service passport holders.

Diplomatic, special and service passport holders of both countries will be able to obtain e-visa free of charge, as of 1 January 2026.