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'Filthy Mood': White House Insiders Terrified Trump's Foul Outbursts Will Sabotage NATO Summit

Donald Trump arrives at a tense NATO summit in Ankara with allies and officials on edge over his 'filthy mood,' defence‑spending attacks and demands for loyalty.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Trump tempers fury at NATO summit after lashing out at key allies in Ankara

A key NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey ended on an unexpectedly warm note as US President Donald Trump backed down from his earlier public fury at Washington's military allies, who he had slated earlier in the day for having refused to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.

France 24 · Jul 8

US calls off meeting with Israel's Netanyahu on possible F-35 sale to Turkey: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was set to focus on the proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. This shift in Washington's defense strategy regarding Ankara has raised alarms in Israel, especially since Netanyahu has voiced…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit

NATO leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy arrive in Ankara for a state dinner hosted by Erdogan ahead of key summit talks in Turkey.

Euronews · Jul 8

Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' but negotiations can continue

President Trump stated the Iran memorandum of understanding is over, but talks could continue. He also expressed unhappiness with NATO regarding Greenland and Iran issues. The US conducted powerful retaliatory strikes against Iran after attacks on commercial shipping. Oil prices surged significantly following these announcements and related US actions. Trump…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Nato summit: Trump says US could let Ukraine make Patriots and renews criticism of Spain and UK – as it happened

US president say Spain ‘very bad’ in relation to Iran conflict and UK’s approach ‘not in spirit of Winston Churchill’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters

NATO leaders aim to secure Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance. Trump expressed disappointment with allies over the Iran war and military spending. He also raised concerns regarding Greenland's status and Italian Prime Minister Meloni. NATO members are increasing defense spending and demonstrating solidarity. The summit declaration affirms a strong…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Mike Pence Asks Trump Not to Lift Turkey Sanctions, Giving Ankara F-35 Jets Would Be a 'Strategic Mistake' That Undermines US, Israel and NATO Security

Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Donald Trump to reconsider plans to ease sanctions on Turkey and restore its access to F-35 fighter jets, warning the move could create major security risks for the U.S. and its allies.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Trump hails NATO ‘unity’ as alliance members step up defence spending

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters there ‌had been "tremendous ‌unity" at the NATO summit in Turkey, saying that member ‌nations were making progress towards the military alliance’s target of spending 5% of GDP on defence. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Jul 8

Dinner diplomacy: Von der Leyen and Erdoğan’s working dinner comes with a side of tension

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d'oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Observers expect her to weigh papering over disputes from both sides with the country's geostrategic value.

Euronews · Jul 8