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Global defence bank gains momentum as nine nations back new security financing initiative

Canada has secured the backing of nine countries for the creation of a new multilateral financial institution dedicated to strengthening defence and security capabilities, marking a significant step toward expanding long-term investment in allied resilience. Announced during the NATO Summit in Ankara,......

Trump says Ukraine war could be settled soon after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be resolved in the near future after holding separate conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 2026......

Trump signals end to Turkey sanctions and weighs renewed F-35 fighter jet sales

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......

Canada seeks broader international backing for proposed global defence bank

Canada is seeking to expand international support for its proposed global defence financing institution before unveiling the countries expected to become its founding members, Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Anand said Ottawa is continuing......

Italy says it will no longer respond to Trump’s provocations ahead of NATO summit

Italy has signaled a shift in its approach to public exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying Rome will no longer respond to remarks it considers provocative in an effort to avoid unnecessary tensions between allies. Speaking in an interview published on......

Turkey intensifies security crackdown ahead of NATO Summit in Ankara

Turkish authorities have stepped up security operations and detained additional journalists and activists ahead of this week's NATO Summit in Ankara, prompting renewed concerns over civil liberties as world leaders prepare to gather in the capital. The latest arrests come amid an extensive security......

Türkiye to host NATO Summit after 22 years as alliance confronts evolving security challenges

Türkiye is set to welcome NATO leaders for the first time in more than two decades, hosting a high-profile summit in Ankara that is expected to shape discussions on the alliance's future security priorities, defense spending and strategic cooperation. The gathering marks Türkiye's......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

NATO Leaders head to Ankara seeking unity as defence spending takes center stage

NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President......