NATO summit unity tested in Turkey as Rutte defends alliance amid Trump criticism
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has insisted there is still unity among the alliance's members as leaders meet in Turkey. His comments came after questions over whether that unity can hold while Donald Trump continues to criticise the alliance publicly. The summit has brought together world leaders discussing Russia's war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.The latest remarks add to pressure on a gathering already marked by debate over the alliance's direction and the United States' role in it. Trump's criticism has remained a prominent backdrop to the talks, with the issue of cohesion now being openly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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NATO summit in Ankara focuses on defence spending, industry and Ukraine support
NATO's summit was held on 7-8 July 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting focused on monitoring the defence spending commitment agreed at last year's Hague summit, strengthening the European defence industry and supporting Ukraine. The summit also underlined the commitment of European allied states to take greater responsibility for security in Europe. The source says the gathering issued the Ankara Summit Declaration, along with a joint commitment by European allies and Canada on maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic. President Alexander Stubb said Europe is already carrying more of its own security. He said... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:31 LONDON
As NATO summit in Ankara ends, Trump's mixed messaging and Patriot offer shape final hours
The NATO summit in Ankara ended with alliance leaders reaffirming support for Ukraine and pledging to keep increasing defence spending, even as Donald Trump's remarks on Iran, Greenland and NATO unity dominated the closing hours. The two-day meeting in Turkey's capital came amid heightened tensions over the US and Israel's war on Iran and wider concerns in Europe about Russia's military capabilities. Leaders signed off on a final declaration that reaffirmed what it called an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence.The summit's closing statement said allies would provide 70 billion euros in assistance to Kyiv and continue expanding defence budgets. Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Trump says US may take over Kharg Island as tensions with Iran deepen
Donald Trump said the United States may take over Kharg Island, the main hub for Iran's oil exports, as he renewed warnings of further strikes against Iranian targets. He made the comments on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, after US attacks that he linked to tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks add a new layer to an already volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran.Trump said the US had "knocked out 28 boats last night" and suggested more strikes could follow, while US Central Command said more than 60 boats used by the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Meloni meets ErdoÄŸan on NATO summit sidelines in Ankara
President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni met President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye today on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara. The meeting took place as the summit concluded with leaders reviewing alliance unity and collective defence priorities across the transatlantic area, including the Alliance's Southern Flank. Meloni congratulated Erdoğan on the summit's results. According to the source, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding trade and mutual investments. They identified defence industry cooperation and other strategic sectors, including space, as areas for further work. The discussion also covered Ukraine, the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 19:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions jolt markets as strikes, tanker attacks and fresh regional violence mount
Oil prices jumped after attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted traffic through one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, adding to fears of a wider regional shock. Brent crude rose sharply and later hit a two week high as traders priced in the risk of further supply disruption. 🔗 🔗Donald Trump deepened the market turmoil by saying the ceasefire with Iran was over and warning that further US air strikes could follow, comments he made at the NATO summit in Ankara. He also said he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 18:14 LONDON
Pakistan cargo plane wreckage found in Arabian Sea after disappearance near Karachi
Wreckage from a K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 that disappeared while approaching Karachi has been found in the Arabian Sea, Pakistan's Airports Authority said. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday evening after departing Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Five crew members remain missing as search teams continue operations across the sea.The debris was recovered about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara port after a search that lasted nearly 12 hours. According to the Airports Authority, radar data showed the aircraft making a sharp change in heading before descending rapidly. Radio and radar contact was lost... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Damascus tightens security after blasts as death toll rises to 1
Authorities in Damascus have tightened security across the Syrian capital after a series of bomb blasts, including a later coordinated attack that killed at least one person and wounded 36 others. The measures include re-established checkpoints, armed patrols, exclusion zones around key buildings and diplomatic sites, and concrete blast walls. The latest attack took place in central Damascus at about 10:15am local time, while bomb disposal teams were preparing to defuse the devices.Officials said the attack involved two improvised explosive devices, one hidden in a roadside rubbish bin and another placed inside a parked car. The Ministry of Interior said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Russia hits Kyiv again as overnight strikes kill civilians in Ukraine
Russia launched another overnight drone-and-missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least three people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault came during the early hours of Wednesday and was described as the second consecutive attack this week. Residents reported multiple explosions shortly after midnight, while air-raid warnings were issued only after the blasts because of a system failure.In Kharkiv, the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said two residents were killed and 20 others were wounded in a series of night strikes. In Kyiv, the head of the city's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said one woman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump escalates Iran and NATO tensions as outages, disasters and protests hit Asia and the Gulf
Donald Trump said the interim ceasefire with Iran was over after fresh US strikes and reported retaliatory fire in the Gulf, sharply raising the risk of a wider confrontation after days of mounting tension. 🔗At the same time, Trump used the NATO meeting in Turkey to revive several contentious foreign policy ideas, saying he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey and lifting US sanctions on the country. 🔗 He also renewed his push for the United States to take over Greenland and again threatened to pull American troops from Europe, adding pressure to already strained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 12:18 LONDON
Trump Floats F-35 Sale to Turkey and Sanctions Relief During NATO Visit
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and lifting US sanctions imposed on the country. He made the remarks during a visit to Turkey on Tuesday, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a high-profile display of warming ties between the two NATO allies. The comments immediately raised questions about whether Washington could reverse restrictions that have been in place since Turkey bought a Russian air defence system.Trump said Turkey had been "much more loyal than other countries" and described the F-35 as "the best plane by far." He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Turkey, Israel and the United States clash over possible F-35 sale at NATO summit in Ankara
A possible return of US F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey has reopened a long-running dispute at the NATO summit in Ankara. The issue centres on Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system in 2019 and the US response that followed. Israel has now joined the debate, warning Washington not to move ahead with any sale.According to the supplied material, Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme in 2020 after buying the Russian system despite US warnings. Washington argued at the time that operating the S-400 alongside the F-35 could expose sensitive information about the aircraft's technology. Turkey has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
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Day News Recap: NATO opens in Ankara as Ukraine seeks air defences and China storms deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have intensified pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗 Ukraine also launched more than 430 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, one of the largest reported waves aimed at the Russian capital, with strikes also hitting Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements meant to show allies are responding to pressure to spend more on security. 🔗 The meeting was also marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting at NATO summit
Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine killed three people, including a 15-year-old boy and his mother, according to local officials. The attack came as leaders gathered for the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara, where a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to take place. The timing has added immediate political weight to the latest escalation in the war.The confirmed death toll is higher than in the earlier report of at least two fatalities, and the new details identify two of the victims. Local officials said the boy and his mother... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
US-Iran conflict prompts African governments to reassess security and economic priorities
African governments are reassessing their security and economic priorities as the conflict between the United States and Iran sends shockwaves through oil markets, shipping routes and financial planning. The immediate effects are being felt across the continent through higher uncertainty over energy supplies, trade flows and investment decisions. Analysts say the longer-term impact could reshape Africa's external partnerships and the balance of influence among foreign powers.The reported disruption is linked to the wider war involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which has already affected global markets. In the material provided, Lagos is identified as a reference point for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Trump signals lifting sanctions on Turkiye and possible F-35 sales at Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide whether to resume sales of F-35 fighter jets, in remarks made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The comments came on the sidelines of a NATO leaders' summit and point to a possible shift in Washington's long-running defence dispute with Ankara. Trump said the United States would be taking the sanctions off and described the F-35 as a plane the US would consider selling.The issue dates back to Turkiye's purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems in 2019, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 17:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: NATO opens Ankara summit as Zelenskyy seeks more air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have stepped up pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a string of defence spending and procurement announcements, in a show of allied resolve under pressure to lift military outlays and speed up weapons purchases. 🔗In Asia, China faced a worsening disaster picture as the death toll from storms and flooding in parts of the country rose to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 12:14 LONDON
NATO summit in Ankara opens with major defence spending and procurement announcements
NATO has opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements aimed at showing that allies are responding to pressure to strengthen collective security. The alliance said it will invest about $40bn in anti-drone capabilities, while also moving to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace ageing AWACS early warning planes. It will also acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would also work together to acquire, store,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Zelensky heads to Nato as Russia, China and regional crises intensify
Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to a Nato meeting in Turkey to press allies for more air defence systems after a sharp rise in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including more than 430 drones launched toward the Moscow region overnight and strikes reported in Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iran has staged a major funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the body later reaching Qom for further rites, while officials used the ceremonies to project defiance and Iran separately rejected Donald Trump’s military threat and warned Washington against aggression as nuclear talks remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 08:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Gaza, Iran and Sri Lanka crises deepen
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, and Ukrainian air defences shot down none of them because of a shortage of interceptor missiles, with a residential building hit in the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for Kostyantynivka and rejected Moscow's claim that the eastern town had fallen. 🔗 🔗On the diplomatic and military front, Ukraine is seeking defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, while alliance leaders are due to gather in Ankara for a summit dominated by defence spending and support for Kyiv. Separately, Donald Trump spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 18:17 LONDON
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Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Trump offers help to end Ukraine war in call with Putin as Zelenskiy speaks with him too
Donald Trump offered help to find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a Kremlin aide. The conversation came as Trump prepared to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey, and it was described by Russian officials as professional and constructive. Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said he spoke with Trump on the same day.Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia wants a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict, while accusing Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong and escalate the war. He said Putin set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Trump says Netanyahu requested White House meeting as tensions persist
United States President Donald Trump has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a meeting at the White House, with the two sides indicating they want to meet soon. Trump said the visit could happen as early as next week after he returns from the NATO summit in Turkey, although an Israeli official said that timing may not be possible because of the trip. If it goes ahead, it would be the first meeting between the two leaders since February.Trump told Axios that he and Netanyahu still get along well, adding: "He knows who the boss is." Netanyahu's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Erdogan warns Israel not to derail US-Iran deal amid regional peace push
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Israel must not be allowed to undermine a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul on Saturday alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said regional peace efforts could not succeed without the backing of countries in the area. Erdogan said the agreement should not be allowed to be "dynamited" and argued that lasting solutions must draw strength from regional will and contributions.Erdogan said his government was closely following what he described as attempts by the Israeli administration to derail the deal. He also repeated his criticism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
