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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…

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NATO leaders came to Turkiye to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

During the latest NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made headlines by gifting revolvers to Western leaders, marking a bold statement on Turkiye's defense capabilities. While many leaders returned home without their gifts due to strict gun regulations, some opted to donate their engraved keepsakes to museums, reflecting the…

The Economic Times

'Megalomaniac Corpse': Trump Sparks Global Panic After Leaning on Foreign Leader for Support at NATO Summit

Donald Trump's unsteady appearance alongside Turkey's President Erdogan at a NATO summit has intensified scrutiny over the 80-year-old US leader's health and stamina.

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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”.

Euronews

Defence spending, Erdogan-style: Guns for NATO leaders

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 10: the French press react to another World Cup victory for the Blues, this time against Morocco. In other news, the Boeing jet gifted to Donald Trump by the Qatari state has occasioned new controversy, as it may not have the necessary safety features to…

France 24

Trump updated Netanyahu on US 'moves in Gulf': Israeli PM's office

President Trump updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on US Gulf operations. Israel voiced concerns to the White House regarding Turkey's statements. Turkey rejected Israel's claims about F-35 fighter jet sales. Tensions have mounted between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran. Israel also informed the US of a new Iranian plot.

The Economic Times

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.

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Why Erdogan gave NATO leaders loaded revolvers

NATO leaders received engraved revolvers and ammunition from Turkish President Erdogan after a summit. Several leaders discovered the contents of the gift much later, or had not seen it. Security services seized the weapons, causing logistical and protocol-related headaches for delegations. Some leaders' gifts remained in Turkey due to transport…

The Economic Times

'Dozy Donnie': Viral Video Appears to Show Trump Passed Out Asleep at NATO Summit

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after videos showed him appearing to fall asleep during a NATO summit in Türkiye, overshadowing significant diplomatic discussions.

International Business Times UK

'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.

International Business Times UK

Von der Leyen to donate gun gifted by Erdoğan to military museum

Personalised pistols given out by the Turkish president at this week's NATO summit appear to be gifts that keep on giving.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Another day, another diatribe

In today's newsletter: Europeans leave the NATO summit with loaded guns plus strong statements from US President Donald Trump, EU ambassadors may go into overdrive over the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, and a European Parliament vote is set to rile up the political right.

Euronews

Turkey's Erdogan gifts Starmer, Carney engraved pistols at Nato Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented personalised engraved pistols to world leaders attending the Nato summit in Ankara, with each firearm accompanied by live ammunition.

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Nato ‘stronger and more united’ after Ankara summit, Starmer says

Donald Trump praised the ‘unity of the meeting’, the Prime Minister said.

Radio France Internationale

Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Greenland and Iran, targeting Spain

United States President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies on Wednesday at the organisations's summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war on Iran threatened to overshadow the gathering.

International Business Times UK

Trump Branded a 'Disgraceful Embarrassment' After Viral Video Shows POTUS Slumping Asleep in Erdogan Meeting

US President Donald Trump faced online ridicule after a viral video showed him appearing to struggle to stay awake during a NATO summit meeting with Turkish President Erdogan.

International Business Times UK

'Looks Like a Corpse': Trump's 'Hand That Never Heals' Sparks Health Speculation at NATO

Donald Trump's bruised hand at the NATO summit in Turkey has sparked health concerns, despite official explanations attributing it to frequent handshaking.

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Court ejects Istanbul mayor from corruption trial

ISTANBUL - Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the latest hearing in his trial for corruption, Turkish media said.

France 24

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

Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, a move which is likely to face strong resistance in Congress and which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would "destroy" the balance of power in the Middle East.

Euronews

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.

The Economic Times

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…

International Business Times UK

Trump Faces Dementia Claims After Viral Clip Shows Him Wandering Off Before Erdogan Pulls Him Back Into Place

A viral video from Trump's Turkey visit has sparked debate over his health, with critics claiming he appeared confused before being guided by President Erdogan.

Euronews

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.

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