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Türkiye’s Ankara hosts summit that could shape NATO’s future
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Mehter: Türkiye's Ottoman-era military band and why it was the theme for Ankara NATO summit
As NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Türkiye opened the summit with the thunder of the Mehter, transforming a diplomatic arrival into a passage through centuries of military memory.
Mehter: Türkiye's Ottoman-era military band and why it was the theme for Ankara NATO summit
Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Albanian PM Rama on NATO summit sidelines
Leaders meet at the Presidential Complex after the conclusion of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by Türkiye.
Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Albanian PM Rama on NATO summit sidelines
Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout
International outlets point to Ankara's growing strategic weight and President Erdogan's diplomatic influence as key takeaways from the NATO summit.
Global headlines point to Türkiye's growing NATO clout
Türkiye hails Trump's CAATSA remarks, calls Ankara NATO summit 'historic'
Turkish defence ministry reiterates call to lift all restrictions on Türkiye's defence industry, saying sanctions are incompatible with "spirit of alliance".
Türkiye hails Trump's CAATSA remarks, calls Ankara NATO summit 'historic'
Germany to purchase US Tomahawk missiles: Chancellor Merz
Berlin has agreed with Washington to buy US Tomahawk missiles and station them in Germany, helping the country close its strategic defence gap, Merz tells parliament.
Germany to purchase US Tomahawk missiles: Chancellor Merz
From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit
Over two days, allied leaders announced a series of commitments, defence initiatives, and bilateral understandings that could reshape NATO's future.
From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit
Damascus welcomes Washington's move to remove it from 'state sponsors of terrorism' list
Syria says the decision marks an 'important development' in bilateral ties based on dialogue and mutual respect.
Damascus welcomes Washington's move to remove it from 'state sponsors of terrorism' list
Trump says NATO summit settles key issues, praises alliance unity
President Trump says NATO allies are showing greater unity, highlights new trade agreements with Türkiye and praises Ankara as a key partner.
Trump says NATO summit settles key issues, praises alliance unity
President Erdogan declares Ankara NATO summit a 'historic success' as defence ties dominate
Turkish president says NATO summit strengthens alliance unity and says Trump takes a positive approach to Türkiye's F-35 programme.
President Erdogan declares Ankara NATO summit a 'historic success' as defence ties dominate