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Trump cuts off all trade with Spain, calls it ‘terrible partner’
President Donald Trump has announced he is cutting off all trade with Spain, calling it a “terrible partner” in NATO. He also reiterated his dissatisfaction with the alliance over insufficient support during the war with Iran.
08 July 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun invited to meet Trump in Washington on July 21
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has been invited to visit Washington on July 21 for talks with US President Donald Trump on bilateral relations and the US-mediated framework agreement, with the formal invitation set to be delivered Thursday by US Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut, according to diplomatic sources.
08 July 2026
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US hits over 80 targets in retaliatory strikes against Iran
The US military has struck more than 80 Iranian targets in a new round of retaliatory strikes, including air defence systems, command networks, coastal radar sites, and over 60 IRGC boats. The operation was conducted in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
08 July 2026
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Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait activated air defense systems and sounded nationwide sirens early Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile and drone attacks against US military installations in both Gulf kingdoms, responding to American strikes on more than 80 targets inside Iran.
08 July 2026
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Erdogan expects 'favorable decision' on F-35 jets at NATO summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday he anticipates a positive outcome on Türkiye's long-running bid to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States during the NATO summit in Ankara, citing prior commitments for five aircraft and praising President Donald Trump's reliability on honoring bilateral defense agreements.
08 July 2026
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Trump says US will lift sanctions on Türkiye during Erdogan meeting
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington will remove existing sanctions against Türkiye, telling reporters during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara that the administration does not want to penalize friends while discussing potential F-35 sales.
08 July 2026
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Trump says Toyota shifting production from Mexico to US
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Japanese automaker Toyota is relocating some of its manufacturing operations from Mexico to Texas, crediting his administration's tariff policies for the decision amid ongoing trade adjustments between Washington and Tokyo aimed at reducing chronic US trade deficits.
07 July 2026
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Turkish, US military chiefs meet in Ankara on NATO sidelines
Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu met US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine in Ankara, with an official ceremony at the Turkish General Staff headquarters. Earlier, Caine visited Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
07 July 2026
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Alliance evolving toward 'NATO 3.0' as Ankara summit nears
Former NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer argues the alliance stands at a critical juncture requiring transformation into "NATO 3.0" to address artificial intelligence and hybrid warfare, while urging European members to increase defense spending ahead of the upcoming summit in Ankara.
07 July 2026
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Erdogan receives Canada's premier as NATO summit opens in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday received Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for closed-door talks in Ankara, marking the first visit by a Canadian premier to Türkiye in 11 years as the two-day NATO summit kicked off.
07 July 2026
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Venezuela earthquake death toll hits 3,535 as recovery continues
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Monday that the death toll from Venezuela's magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes has reached 3,535, with nearly 17,000 injured and rescue teams continuing operations in devastated areas while the government renews appeals for Washington to lift sanctions blocking reconstruction funds.
07 July 2026
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US missions in Türkiye suspend routine appointments for NATO summit
The US Embassy in Ankara has announced revised operating hours for its diplomatic missions in Ankara and Istanbul due to the NATO summit on July 7-8. Routine appointments are suspended from June 29 to July 10, with only emergency passport, birth registration, and notary services available.
07 July 2026
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Trump expected to restore Türkiye’s access to F-35 program
US President Donald Trump is expected to tell President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during their Ankara meeting that he is prepared to restore Türkiye’s access to the F-35 fighter jet programme, according to a New York Times report. The move follows weeks of behind-the-scenes efforts to break the stalemate, though congressional and legal hurdles remain.
07 July 2026
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Trump departs for NATO summit in Türkiye
US President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara to attend the NATO summit and hold a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He will also hold separate meetings with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Syrian President al‑Sharaa.
07 July 2026
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FIFA chief defends judicial independence after Trump call over Balogun ban
Gianni Infantino says FIFA's disciplinary committees operate autonomously after confirming he discussed the suspended ban of US striker Folarin Balogun with President Donald Trump, as Belgium and UEFA protest the decision to clear the player for the Round of 16.
07 July 2026
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Cuba power grid suffers 'total disconnection'
Cuba's state power operator UNE announced on Monday that the national electrical system had suffered a "total disconnection," plunging the island into darkness amid its worst economic crisis in decades, severe fuel shortages, and daily blackouts averaging 20 hours.
07 July 2026
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Canada picks Germany's TKMS for CAN$50B submarine fleet
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Ottawa has selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for a contract worth up to CAN$50 billion to build 12 new submarines, citing the need to adapt to a changing security environment.
07 July 2026
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Defense minister attends Türkiye-US industry dinner ahead of NATO summit
National Defense Minister Yasar Guler joined US officials and Turkish business leaders at a defense industry working dinner in Ankara on Monday, setting the stage for high-level talks between Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Donald Trump at this week's NATO summit.
07 July 2026
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Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy both want Ukraine war to end
President Donald Trump has stated that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy want to end the war in Ukraine, expressing optimism that negotiations are progressing. He said Ukraine would be a key topic during the NATO summit in Ankara.
06 July 2026
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