Trump to Push NATO Members for Faster Defence Spending Growth at Ankara Summit
US President Donald Trump will urge NATO allies to accelerate defence budgets toward the 5% GDP target at the upcoming Ankara summit amid security concerns.
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CIA’s Human Intelligence Remains Vital Amid Rapid AI-Driven Modernization
Despite embracing AI and cutting-edge technology, the CIA emphasizes that human intelligence and field operatives remain critical to national security and successful operations.
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Turkish Authorities Detain 46 Suspects in Major Security Sweep Ahead of NATO Summit
Ahead of the NATO Summit, Turkish police arrested 46 individuals in Ankara linked to firearms-related offenses as part of intensified security operations.
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NATO Secretary-General Faces Pressure as Trump Seeks Loyalty Over Burden-Sharing
Ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, the alliance’s secretary-general confronts ongoing challenges as former U.S. President Trump prioritizes loyalty above defense spending commitments.
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Carney Heads to Turkey for NATO Summit Focused on Alliance Cohesion and Defence Spending
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Ankara for a condensed NATO summit centered on managing U.S. involvement and advancing defence commitments, with a Middle East visit to follow.
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Ukraine Increases Pay and Contract Lengths to Retain Foreign Fighters on Front Lines
Ukraine is boosting salaries and extending contract durations for foreign fighters to address manpower shortages, but retaining recruits beyond six months remains a challenge.
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U.S. Scholar Detained in China Over Exposure of Chinese Influence in Myanmar
Min Zin, an American expert on Myanmar affairs, was arrested in China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s strategic efforts and influence in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.
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Colombia’s Rapid Reengagement with Israel Highlights Emerging Diplomatic Complexities
Colombia’s president-elect moves swiftly to reestablish ties with Israel amidst shifting U.S. priorities and evolving regional geopolitical dynamics.
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Three Sons of Late Ayatollah Khamenei Attend Funeral While Supreme Leader Mojtaba Absent
Three sons of Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared at his funeral service, but Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, remains absent amid reports of serious injuries.
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Trump’s NATO Visit May Clear Path for F-110 Engines but Not F-35 Jets for Turkey
During the NATO summit hosted by Turkey, the US is expected to approve F-110 engines for Turkey’s KAAN stealth fighter, though Ankara’s exclusion from the F-35 program remains unresolved.
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Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Relations in Independence Day Call
On the US Independence Day, Presidents Putin and Trump held a strategic phone call focusing on the Ukraine conflict and prospects for future cooperation between Russia and the United States.
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Iran Rejects Foreign Military Presence in Strait of Hormuz, Asserts Regional Control
Iran emphasizes sole responsibility for security in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against foreign military operations and dismissing joint Western efforts to secure the strategic waterway.