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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted Turkey's rapid rise in the defense industry ahead of the Ankara Summit on July 7-8. Rutte stated that a defense industry day with broad participation will be organized during the summit, where the opportunities offered by the sector will be showcased. The summit is expected to announce new defense…

The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of its plan to sell jet engines worth over $700 million to Turkey. This development indicates that the administration has submitted the plan to Congress as part of the approval process. A US official, who wished to remain anonymous, had previously confirmed that Congress had been informed. US…

The intense heatwave that has gripped France has had an impact on the country's nuclear energy production. Reactors at the Bugey Nuclear Power Plant in eastern France and the Nogent-sur-Seine facility northeast of Paris have been shut down due to environmental conditions. According to a statement by EDF, production has also been reduced at a…

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US can no longer be seen as a neutral mediator in the Ukraine crisis. Macron noted that the US has become a party that, together with Europe, provides military support to Kiev and imposes sanctions on Russia. The US, for the first time at the G7 summit, signed…

As the heatwave continues to affect France, the capital city of Paris is experiencing a significant increase in hospital occupancy rates. In response, authorities have banned alcohol consumption in public areas on weekends and restricted sales after 18.00. Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure emphasized the need to reduce the pressure on the healthcare system in…

European Union (EU) Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced that approximately 3 billion euros in interest will be paid directly from the EU budget in the coming years for the 90 billion euro credit package provided to Ukraine. This announcement was made at a conference in Poland. Dombrovskis stated that 3 billion euros will be drawn…

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke at a military officer graduation ceremony. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of a strong defense capacity for security. He began his speech by addressing the issue of staying in the security zone in South Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister, despite the protest voices rising from the hall, promised that Iran…

Venezuela was hit by two major earthquakes. The US has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela. The US Department of State announced that $50 million of the aid will go to local relief organizations, while $100 million will be contributed to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) joint fund.…

A cargo ship was hit by an unidentified object in the waters off Oman. The ship's bridge section was damaged. The attacked ship is the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely. It is likely that it was targeted by a drone. Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will only be possible through routes…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, Yvan Gil, to discuss the recent earthquake disaster and the assistance needed. Minister Fidan conveyed the condolences of the Turkish people and stated that Turkey will continue to provide aid. Following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, the Foreign Minister is taking the necessary…