Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit
"Allies must ensure that Ukraine receives the support it needs in its war with Russia" according to NATO chief Mark Rutte, ahead of a summit set to take place in Ankara, Turkey. He has also said allies will be announcing contracts worth tens of billions to "deter and defend". FRANCE 24's Kethevane »»»
Radev Meets Erdogan in Ankara Ahead of NATO Summit
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Beştepe presidential complex in Ankara ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, according to statements released by the Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party. The meeting took place shortly before th»»»
Bulgaria, Turkey Freeze Botas Gas Deal for 15 Months, Launch RenegotiationOpinions
The contract between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkey's Botas has been frozen for the next 15 months after the two companies signed a protocol introducing temporary changes to their agreement. During that period, Bulgaria will pay only for the transmission capacity it actual»»»
Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, arguing it would "upset the power balance" in the region. "I don't think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets, because that'll upset the powe»»»
Syria expecting Macron in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power»»»
Putin 'starting to understand he may not win' the war in Ukraine
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. This comes as, within Russia, the war has come under growing criticism as Ukraine has ramped up strikes inside the country and Russ»»»
Live: Russian missile attack on Kyiv region kills several
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. The assault was the second on the capital and its surroundings in less than a week and came as both sides increased long-ra»»»
President Nicusor Dan will attend NATO Summit in Ankara
President Nicusor Dan will take part, between 7 and 8 July in the reunion of the head of states and government of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) which will take place in Ankara, Turkiye, informed on Saturday the Presidential Administration.The Summit agenda includes a meeting at the »»»
Ajman Free Zone targets secondary Indian cities, China as it ramps up global expansion
Dubai: Ajman Free Zone is stepping up its international expansion, planning to double its overseas presence by next year as it seeks to attract more manufacturers, SMEs and investors from India, China and other key markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at t»»»
Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks ahead of this we»»»
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine's»»»
Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is'
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios, adding that the prime minister "knows who the boss is" in their relationship. The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the wa»»»
Two award-winning female chefs lead Rosewood Doha anniversary
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha has organised a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two-award winning female chefs - each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place t»»»
Turkey annual inflation dips slightly to 32.1%
ISTANBUL — Turkey's annual inflation eased to 32.1 per cent in June from 32.6 per cent in May, though sharp increases in housing and education costs drove consumer prices higher, official data showed on Friday.Consumer prices rose 0.99 per cent month-on-month in June, slowing from 1.7 per cent in M»»»
Rosewood Doha marks its first anniversary with month-long culinary collaborations
DOHA: As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha introduces a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two award-winning female chefs, each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place throughout July, the prog»»»
Erdogan: ‘Israel’ Must Not Be Allowed to Spread Smell of Gunpowder and Blood in Our Region Again
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the current government of Israel “must not be allowed to spread the smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again,” during a Saturday meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul. “With the Islamabad Agreement between Washi»»»
Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe
BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»
Sick leave: Germany not top in Europe
BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany not top in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWWorkers in »»»
Sick leave: Why German workers can't get enough
BusinessGermanySick leave: Why German workers can't get enoughNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWW»»»
Iran, Turkey Stress Regional Security Cooperation
Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation, with Iran’s caretaker defense minister emphasizing Tehran’s lack of trust in the US regarding the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.In a telephone conversat»»»
“The Claim Is False”: Bulgarian Constitutional Judge Denies Dubai Trip With Peevski
Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova has firmly rejected allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev that she traveled with DPS leader Delyan Peevski to Dubai in April 2024, insisting she was in Turkey during the entire period in question and providing travel records to back he»»»
Turkey to launch 'climate bridge' at COP31 to unlock green investment
Turkey’s government is planning to launch a major climate initiative at the COP31 summit later this year, aiming to close the gap between global capital and underdeveloped green projects, finance minister Mehmet Simsek said on June 25 during a speech at the Climate Resilience Finance Summit during »»»
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»