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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1974, Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

LIVE: Trump and other leaders arrive for NATO summit dinner in Turkey

Associated Press

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July 7, 2026

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Watch live as President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other NATO leaders arrive with their spouses for a reception and dinner on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Follow live updates: https://bit.ly/4yofC4W #trump #nato #turkey

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Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit

President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump to head to Turkey for NATO summit amid strained relations

NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Turkey later this week. The United States has had a strained relationship with some of its allies since the Trump administration's involvement in the Middle East. Mr Trump’s trip comes as the US wraps up monumental celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: Trump and other NATO leaders gather for second day of summit in Turkey

Watch live as U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders meet on the second day of their summit in Ankara, Turkey. #nato #turkey #live

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iran War Looms Over NATO Summit

President Trump heads to Turkey this week, where NATO leaders will hold a crucial meeting. Bloomberg News Middle Easter Reporter Dan Williams joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that the NATO summit will focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, but will also be shaped by the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict and questions about Washington's long-term commitment to the alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Related coverage for "LIVE: Trump and other leaders arrive for NATO summit dinner in Turkey": Off The Press — Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit. Sky News Australia — Trump to head to Turkey for NATO summit amid strained relations. Associated Press — LIVE: Trump and other NATO leaders gather for second day of summit in Turkey. Bloomberg — Iran War Looms Over NATO Summit