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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 · Aug 5

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 · Aug 4

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.

Euronews · Jul 29

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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 · Jul 29

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 Economic Times · Jul 28

'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 Times of India · Jul 28

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

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

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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…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

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

Salon · Jul 14

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.

The Conversation · Jul 14

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

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.

Euronews · Jul 13

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 13

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”

We Got This Covered · Jul 13

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The Economic Times · Jul 13

NATO's Ankara Summit was more of a warning than an escape

NATO's recent summit focused on maintaining American commitment to collective defense. Donald Trump's unpredictable stance created significant uncertainty for alliance leaders. European nations are increasing defense spending to build independent deterrence capabilities. Russia's military is expected to emerge stronger and more sophisticated after the Ukraine conflict. NATO planners must prepare…

France 24 · Jul 10

Notes from a NATO Summit: An Estonian Perspective

As the week draws to a close following the NATO summit in Ankara, a clearer picture is emerging of what was happening behind closed doors inside the Presidential Compound as the alliance's 32 leaders met. Among the revelations, reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Times of Israel suggest…

Euronews · Jul 10

Was Erdoğan's gun gift a faux pas or an old-school diplomatic tradition?

When NATO leaders opened their gift boxes from the Turkish president and found a .357 Magnum revolver, some panicked and others laughed. But gifting heads of state lavish, personalised firearms is a tradition as old as Samuel Colt — and as recent as a Czech pistol presented to Trump in…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long?

As the US president swung between threats to take Greenland and promises of help for Ukraine, pledges of a ‘stronger Nato’ were lost in the wind, says Paul Taylor, senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

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Euronews · Jul 10

How NATO leaders reacted to Erdoğan's elaborate firearm gift

Set in a wooden display box, the gift came with a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”.

The Conversation · Jul 9

Renewed NATO co-operation and defence spending are about strategy, not obeying Trump

The NATO meeting in Turkey, fraught with tension, has concluded. United States President Donald Trump said at the start of the meeting in Ankara that he might not have attended had it not been hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose authoritarianism Trump admires.

Euronews · Jul 9

Newly released footage shows revolver gifted by Erdogan to NATO leaders

Images shared by the Lithuanian Presidency show a revolver given by Turkey's Erdogan to every NATO leader as a parting gift after the summit in Ankara. Each leader received a box containing a revolver engraved with their name, six bullets and a note exempting the weapons from export control.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

'Guided Like a Dementia Patient': Video of Erdoğan Guiding Trump's Hand Sparks Fresh Health Specylations

Video of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan guiding Donald Trump's hand and the US leader apparently dozing during a NATO summit in Ankara has revived fierce speculation about Trump's health and fitness for office.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Lammy: Trump threats over Greenland feel ‘rhetorical not real’

The US president struck a conciliatory tone at the end of the summit in Ankara, Turkey.

The Times of India · Jul 9

Turkey spent eight months and $120 million rebuilding an entire airport to land Donald Trump's Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar

Turkey spent eight months and more than $120 million transforming a former military airport before one of the world's largest passenger aircraft could touch down. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to the United States and expected to be converted into an interim presidential aircraft while Boeing continues…

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Erdogan gives every Nato leader personalised gun as farewell gift at Ankara summit

The engraved firearms were accompanied by live ammunition and a cleaning kit

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