Page 24 - Latest Updates on NATO
Turkey has legitimate concerns over terrorism: NATO Chief Stoltenberg
Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies
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China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: US Defence Secy
Austin noted a steady increase in provocative and destabilising military activity near Taiwan, including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China.
 "China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region: US Defence Secy")
Russia holds drills in Baltic Sea as NATO exercises in same region
Russian warships are conducting drills in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is holding exercises in the same region
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UK's Johnson says G7 agreed Taliban must allow people to leave after Aug 31
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed their number one condition for the Taliban was granting safe passage to Afghans who wanted to leave the country beyond an Aug 31
 "UK's Johnson says G7 agreed Taliban must allow people to leave after Aug 31")
US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO: White House
The Biden administration is working to build a global coalition far beyond G7 and NATO partners, the White House has said
 "US working towards global coalition far beyond G7, NATO: White House")
Biden to attend emergency NATO summit in Brussels, G7; address EU leaders
US President Joe Biden would attend an emergency NATO Summit, address European Union leaders and hold meetings with G-7 leaders, his national security advisor said
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60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, says Luhansk governor
Ukraine and its Western allies have accused Russian forces of targeting civilians in the war, which Moscow denies.
 "60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, says Luhansk governor")
Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids 'legitimate': president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg that Turkey's security concerns on Sweden and Finland's intention to join the alliance were based on "just and legitimate" grounds
 "Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids 'legitimate': president")
Turkey an important ally: NATO chief lauds Ankara's role in alliance
Turkey contributes to our security in many different ways, said Stoltenberg, who noted the country's Turkey's efforts at countering Islamic State militants
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Biden, Harris discuss Russia-Ukraine situation with NATO chief Stoltenberg
US President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and discussed the implications of war between Russia and Ukraine for transatlantic security
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US President announces new $700-million weapons package for Ukraine
Biden announced the plan to give Ukraine precision HIMARS rocket systems after receiving assurances from Kyiv that it would not use them to hit targets inside of Russian territory
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World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy
The first post-pandemic in-person meeting at Davos took place with reduced participation amid a war raging in Europe, but witnessed spirited debates
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Turkish President Erdogan writes on 'risks' of Sweden, Finland in NATO
Turkey's president highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers' Party as part of his country's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO
Spanish PM Sanchez meets NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in Madrid
Sanchez and Stoltenberg held meetings ahead of the forthcoming NATO Summit, which will be held in Madrid on June 29-30
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Turkey's NATO issues with Sweden, Finland will be fixed: Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he's confident Turkey's objections to Finland and Sweden joining NATO can be overcome swiftly
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WEF 2022: As NATO looks to expand, many may still wonder how does bloc work
The benefit of NATO membership is therefore primarily preventative. A sort of insurance policy for sovereignty, with premiums paid through a commitment to cooperate
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Everything that you need to know right now
President Zelenskiy complained about divisions inside the European Union over more sanctions against Russia and asked why some nations were being allowed to block the plan
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Sweden still in talks with Turkey to join NATO alliance: PM Andersson
Turkey has been the only NATO member to object to the bid, citing the two Scandinavian countries' support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party
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Turkey demands 'written agreement' to allow Finnish, Swedish NATO bids
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has demanded a "written agreement" from Finland and Sweden on steps to end their "support for terrorism" if they want to join the NATO
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