Ankara, July 7 (IANS) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced “new major projects” in defence at the Defence Industry Forum in the capital city of Turkey.”A year ago in The Hague,” he said, opening the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, “allies committed to investing 5 per cent in defence and security by 2035. And we agreed to increase production and innovation. Now, a year later, we are announcing results,” Italian news agency Adnkronos reported.”We h…
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Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will travel to Ankara on Monday for a NATO summit focused on defence spending, burden sharing and defence industrial cooperation, with meetings scheduled with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the White House said.Trump will depart the White House on Monday evening and arrive in the Turkish capital on Tuesday afternoon. He will be greeted by Erdogan before partic…
Moscow, July 4 (IANS) Russia’s presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin once he is ready to make what the Kremlin described as important and responsible decisions, local media reported.Speaking to Radio KP, Peskov commented on Zelensky’s proposal to meet Putin in Kostiantynivka, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency.He said that Putin had expressed his willing…
Dhaka, July 1 (IANS) As Dhaka and Ankara deepen their engagement, questions have also emerged over Turkey’s posture towards Bangladesh’s 2026 political landscape. While Turkey has outwardly maintained contacts across the political spectrum in Bangladesh, some observers argue that Ankara’s public statements and diplomatic outreach have been perceived as favoring Islamist political groups, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, a report has stated. “Turkey often presents itself as a champion of justi…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage comes to an end and the tournament moves into the Round of 32, the biggest football spectacle on the planet has already delivered unforgettable moments, record-breaking performances, and stories that define the magic of the World Cup. The tournament began with the spotlight firmly on football’s biggest names, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, and none of them have disappointed. The legends have contin…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on imports from any country that introduces a Digital Services Tax on American companies, warning that such duties would override existing trade agreements and take effect immediately.In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said several European countries were discussing the imminent implementation of Digital Services Taxes targeting American technology firms and that some …
California, June 26 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup 2026 etched its name into the record books on Friday after becoming the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history, with the landmark being reached during the United States’ thrilling Group D clash against Turkey. United States defender Auston Trusty scored the historic 173rd goal of the tournament with an early opener. This surpassed the previous World Cup record of 172 goals set during all 64 matches at Qatar 2022. This milestone occurred …
Dhaka, June 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking one of the key engagements of his four-day official visit to China, as the two countries continue to deepen engagement, local media reported.According to Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon, the meeting commenced on Friday morning.Prime Minister’s office spokesperson Mahdi Amin said that th…
Seoul, June 25 (IANS) South Korea will pursue a phased and practical approach to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, and stronger cooperation with like-minded countries to advance regional peace and stability, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Thursday.Cho outlined South Korea’s foreign policy priorities during an official dinner for participants of the 21st Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity underway on the southern resort island of Jeju, according to the ministry, Yonhap news agency…
Inglewood, June 25 (IANS) With qualification already secured and top spot in Group D guaranteed, the United States can approach its final group-stage match against Turkey with freedom and flexibility. Back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia have ensured Mauricio Pochettino’s side will enter the Round of 32 as group winners, making this fixture at Los Angeles Stadium largely a chance to manage resources ahead of the knockout phase.The comfortable position is expected to give Pochettino an o…