Erdogan gives pistols and ammunition to NATO leaders in Ankara
The gifts triggered security checks in Belgium, while British PM Keir Starmer left his in Turkey over possible legal issues at home.
Series: Nato · Ankara Summit · 2 chapters since Jul 7Subject
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EU clears US tariff pact before Trump’s July 4 deadline
What’s new: The deal adds EU safeguards, including a suspension option and a sunset clause at the end of 2029.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Trump pressed Russia for peace deal in G7 talks with Zelenskiy
What's new: European leaders used the summit to push more air defense for Ukraine and argue Moscow is now on the defensive.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +4
G7 summit opens in France with Iran, Ukraine in focus
New disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and prospects for peace talks are shaping the agenda on energy, sanctions and European security.
Trump pressed Russia to cut a peace deal after G7 talks with Zelensky
What's new: European leaders argued Ukraine's position has improved and pushed for more air defense before any talks with Moscow.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
US presses Europe for Ebola travel curbs before World Cup
What's new: Washington warned that weaker European controls could trigger tighter US rules on trans-Atlantic travel.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania, injuring two
A drone linked to Russia's war on Ukraine struck a building in Galati, Romania, injuring two and drawing a NATO rebuke.