WASHINGTON (AA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday praised the recent momentum in bilateral relations with the US. “We are pleased with the positive atmosphere in Turkish-American relations in recent times,” Erdogan told some US think tank representatives at a roundtable meeting in New York. Erdogan arrived in...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that attempts to cooperate with Israel within NATO are “not acceptable.” “It is not possible for the Israeli administration, which has trampled on the fundamental values of our alliance, to continue its partnership relationship with NATO,” Erdogan told a press...
WASHINGTON (AA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday vowed to continue to strengthen NATO’s collective defense and deterrence against any challenge. “As this (Biden) administration has made very clear, we will not be dragged into (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s reckless war of choice. “But we will st...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday that relations with the US are “stronger than ever now” as he met with President Joe Biden for an Oval Office sit-down. “This special relationship is so important,” Starmer said in brief remarks before reporters were ushered out of the room....
Washington, United States – AFP NATO allies meeting for a summit in Washington this week have not shown concern about US President Joe Biden’s leadership despite a disastrous election debate performance, the White House said Monday. “The question presupposes the notion that they need to be reassured of American leadership and...
Washington, United States – AFP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he expected European allies to keep up strong support for NATO despite a far-right victory in the first round of French elections. Blinken steered clear of commenting directly when asked about the triumph of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party but poi...
ISTANBUL (AA) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has welcomed Türkiye’s approval of Sweden’s membership in NATO, saying the alliance “will be all stronger with Sweden as an Ally.” “Good to speak with President @RTErdogan, to welcome #Türkiye’s ratification of #Sweden’s #NATO membership. Türkiye’s legitimate...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – – AFP The Houthis have vowed to continue attacks on Red Sea shipping “even if America succeeds in mobilising the entire world”. The United States has condemned “unprecedented” attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Houthis vowed to continue military operations as lo...
BERLIN (AA) – The NATO has joined calls for a “humanitarian pause” in the Israeli war on Palestine to allow critical aid to get into Gaza. Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance’s secretary-general, told reporters on Thursday that they are supporting diplomatic efforts for a humanitarian cease-fire. “International law must be respected, civilians must...
LONDON (AA) – The first British soldiers from a deployment of 200 arrived Friday to reinforce NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR). “The deployment is based on a request by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and comes after the violent attack on Kosovo Police on 24 September and increased tensions in the region,” said a Defense Min...
