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The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu?

ANALYSIS: An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between…

The Independent UK

Trump's secret escape: Iran mocks missile scare that forced aircraft switch

Iran's state media has mocked President Trump's secret aircraft switch during his Turkey visit. This move reportedly stemmed from a credible threat of a shoulder-fired missile attack. Officials were alarmed that Iranians knew President Trump's exact hotel location in Ankara. Iran's embassy in South Africa shared a meme suggesting Trump's…

The Economic Times

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

A covert security operation secretly rerouted Donald Trump during his July trip from Ankara to Mildenhall, with the president leaving his aircraft via a catering truck and boarding another government jet. Journalists initially believed he was aboard their plane, while unusual security measures and Trump's comments fueled speculation about threats…

The Economic Times

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Hitmen, personal toilets and secret plane swaps: The foreign plots to kill Donald Trump

IN FOCUS: The US president has faced several plots on his life both at home and abroad, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

Iran knew Trump's hotel floor, targeted his aircraft during Nato summit: Report

The US intercepted several pieces of intelligence indicating Iran knew President Donald Trump’s exact location in Ankara during the Nato summit and that there was a potential threat involving a missile capable of targeting his aircraft, according to a New York Times report.

The Times of India

Trump Left Unsuspecting Staff on Decoy Flight While Secretly Escaping in Catering Truck Amid Iranian Threat

Donald Trump secretly left the NATO summit in Ankara using a decoy plane due to an Iranian threat. The operation involved a catering truck and military aircraft, raising security questions.

International Business Times UK

Trump secretly swapped planes in Turkey over Iran threat, report says

US President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.

France 24

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Trump Secretly Switched From Air Force One Via Catering Truck Amid Iranian Threat: Report

President Donald Trump reportedly switched from Air Force One to a smaller aircraft when departing Ankara last month amid a credible Iranian assassination threat during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.

Benzinga

Trump hid in catering cart in secret Air Force One swap to fend off Iran assassination threat

White House staffers and journalists on Air Force One were unaware of the dramatic switch and were left on board to become unwitting decoys to the threat, according to a report

The Independent UK

Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in July

The Guardian - UK

Catering cart & military aircraft: How Trump secretly moved out of Turkey amid Iran assassination threat

US President Donald Trump was secretly moved in an airport catering truck to a smaller military aircraft after boarding Air Force One in Ankara, a covert operation triggered by an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported Monday.

The Times of India

Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

ANKARA - A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first legislative step to end decades of deadly fighting.

Bangkok Post

Vlogger's body in Turkey

The body of Thai travel YouTuber Bawornthat "Hlun Solo" Pengsuk has reached the Thai embassy in Ankara, Turkey, with repatriation to Thailand expected soon after the final documentation has been completed.

Bangkok Post

Iraq eyes supplying Turkey with 1 million oil barrels a day amid Hormuz crisis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for his first talks with Erdoğan since taking office, offering to supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil per day as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes.

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The Economic Times

Erdogan says Turkey could get 1M barrels of oil a day from energy deal with Iraq

Turkey and Iraq are discussing a significant energy cooperation plan. This agreement could potentially bring one million barrels of oil daily. Both nations also addressed security concerns and joint infrastructure projects. The Iraqi Prime Minister's visit follows trips to Washington and Tehran. Discussions also touched upon efforts to end the…

The Economic Times

Trump vs Netanyahu over F-35s for Turkey: Why a fighter jet sale is creating a new US-Israel rift

President Trump rejected Israeli concerns over F-35 jet sales to Turkey. Turkey was removed from the F-35 program after buying Russian S-400 systems. Israel opposes the sale, viewing Turkey as a regional rival and security threat. Turkey's strategic location and NATO membership underscore its importance to Washington. US policy on…

The Times of India

'Nobody tells me what we should be selling': Trump rejects Netanyahu's objections to F-35 sale to Turkey

US president Donald Trump on Monday brushed aside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported opposition to the possible sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, asserting that decisions on US arms sales are made solely by Washington.

The Guardian - US

Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report

President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force One

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Radio France Internationale

Turkey marks a decade since the coup that never was, but never really ended

On 16 July, Turkey marked a decade since the failed coup that shook the nation. Its defeat is widely viewed as the final curtain on military meddling in politics and as the moment when President Erdogan cemented his grip on power, yet the aftershocks for human rights and foreign relations…

Salon

NATO’s summit of love that wasn't

From threats against Greenland to verbal gaffes, Donald Trump's behavior in Ankara raises tensions — and concerns

The Conversation

Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence

For the US’ allies, Nato summits have largely become a matter of damage control and evading the wrath of Donald Trump. With Washington’s support no longer a given, the special relationship between the US and the European Union (EU) is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK

Trump Biographer Exposes the 'Dangerous Addiction' That Could Sink His Presidency

Trump biographer Michael Wolff says Donald Trump's 'dangerous addiction' to attention, exposed at a NATO summit in Ankara, could shape US foreign policy and even undermine a second Trump presidency.

Euronews

US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme

While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.

Radio France Internationale

Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, eyes F-35 sale

US President Donald Trump made headlines this week at the Nato summit in Ankara by declaring an end to all sanctions against Turkey, paving the way for the sale of the F-35 stealth fighter jet to the alarm of Greece and Israel.

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NATO just wrapped up a meeting in Turkey. As they left, President Erdogan handed the leaders a dangerous gift

“It struck me that my gift of maple syrup kind of undermatched”

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