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Netanyahu warns Turkey should not get F-35s, citing Erdoğan's hostility toward NATO allies

July 6, 2026

Netanyahu warns Turkey should not get F-35s, citing Erdoğan's hostility toward NATO allies

Benjamin Netanyahu warned President Trump that Turkey's Erdoğan calls for Israel's destruction and backs Hamas, making F-35 fighter jet sales a security risk.

Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges

July 6, 2026

Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges

Trump says he's attending the NATO summit in Ankara because of Erdoğan, signaling closer U.S.-Turkey defense cooperation amid unresolved S-400 tensions.

Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit

June 30, 2026

Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit

The Trump administration bypasses Congress to send Turkey a $700 million arms sale including fighter jet engines, despite S-400 concerns from lawmakers.

USA scores second-fastest goal in team World Cup history in group-stage finale against Turkey

June 25, 2026

USA scores second-fastest goal in team World Cup history in group-stage finale against Turkey

Auston Trusty scored his first international goal three minutes into the USMNT match against Turkey, putting the Americans ahead 1-0 in Los Angeles.

How to watch USA vs Turkey: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

June 25, 2026

How to watch USA vs Turkey: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

USA and Turkey meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The U.S. has already moved on to the next round.

Turkey detains over 200 suspects, including alleged ISIS militants, in sweeping raid ahead of NATO summit

June 23, 2026

Turkey detains over 200 suspects, including alleged ISIS militants, in sweeping raid ahead of NATO summit

Turkey detained more than 200 suspects, including alleged ISIS militants, in a sweeping Ankara raid ahead of the July NATO summit Trump is expected to attend.

FBI brings back fugitive accused in $3.7B Medicare fraud scheme after capture in Turkey

June 22, 2026

FBI brings back fugitive accused in $3.7B Medicare fraud scheme after capture in Turkey

Fugitive Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi captured in Turkey, after allegedly masterminding a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme, one of the largest in U.S. history.

Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions

May 31, 2026

Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions

President Trump expands Tom Barrack's role to special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq amid high-stakes Middle East diplomacy with Iran.

Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself

May 28, 2026

Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself

The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half amid a push for European burden-sharing.

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'

May 11, 2026

Macron takes the stage uninvited at Africa summit to scold crowd for 'total lack of respect'

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a youth-focused session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, calling the disruption "a total lack of respect."