The Latest Breaking News from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions and Dangles F-35 Jets, Defying a Law Congress Wrote to Stop Exactly This

President Trump plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider F-35 jet sales, facing opposition from US lawmakers and allies due to Turkey's S-400 acquisition

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war

Admitting that he was "very disappointed" with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Trump’s makeup-covered bruised hand on full display as he meets with NATO leaders in Turkey

The recurring discoloration — dismissed by the White House as a symptom from handshaking — has become a subject of persistent scrutiny

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking at its port

The cruise organiser said the ‘reasoning behind it is that it’s a gay group’

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Trump says U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 fighter jets

President Trump announced lifting sanctions on Turkey over Russian missile purchases. He also expressed willingness to sell F-35 fighter jets to the NATO ally. This move aims to mend bilateral ties which have faced long-standing irritants. Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems had previously led to sanctions. The U.S. also…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland

Arriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security.

Euronews · Jul 7

'Should be controlled by US, not Denmark': Trump renews Greenland claim at Nato Summit

In a recent address, President Trump highlighted his ambition for the U.S. to gain control over Greenland, citing its essential role in bolstering American national security. He pointed out that Denmark has fallen short in investing in the Arctic territory, which has adversely affected his rapport with NATO. Moreover, Trump…

The Times of India · Jul 7

‘You’re not going to have a Europe’: Trump commandeers Erdogan’s Turkey Q&A and warns NATO over immigration

Trump was greeted warmly by Turkey’s strongman leader and then proceeded to take charge of their joint press conference in Ankara

The Independent UK · Jul 7

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will reveal billions in new military projects at a summit in Turkey. These initiatives aim to demonstrate increased defense spending and capabilities to the United States. Allies are presenting new contracts for crucial military equipment and modernization efforts. The alliance seeks to reassure the US about European commitment to…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Donald Trump expected to tell Turkey he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets, NYT reports

US President Trump may allow Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program. This development follows Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems. The United States had previously sanctioned Turkey and removed it from the program. Congressional and legal restrictions may be worked around through leader correspondence. This reported…

The Economic Times · Jul 7