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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1911, Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome
From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of welcome he loves in Turkey on Tuesday.World leaders seeking to woo the unpredictable Trump have learned that nothing impresses the 80-year-old more than an arrival fit for a king.And Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan knows it better than most.The two ageing leaders share a taste for both lavish presidential architecture and an autocratic style of government, and their bromance was on full display when Trump arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit.
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TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
US President Donald Trump arrives in Ankara for 2026 NATO Summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump as he arrives in the Turkish capital for 2026 NATO Ankara Summit. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Associated Press
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: Trump attends welcome ceremony in Turkey ahead of NATO summit
Watch live as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at a ceremony in Ankara ahead of the NATO leaders' summit. #trump #turkey #live
Breitbart News
· Jul 7, 2026
MOMENTS AGO: President Trump Meets with the President of Turkey...
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CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump's arrival at NATO met with fanfare
President Donald Trump received a lavish ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Ankara on Tuesday ahead of a critical NATO summit, with Turkey rolling out a reception that demonstrated the close ties between Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO love bombs Trump at Ankara summit. He eats it up!
TRUMP: ‘THERE WAS TREMENDOUS LOVE IN THAT ROOM’: President Donald Trump marched into the NATO summit in Ankara like a lion, full of spit and vinegar, and exited like a lamb, basking in a show of adulation and obeisance. In his closing news conference, Trump marveled at how loved he is by his fellow NATO []
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Receives Official Welcome Ceremony in Turkey
US President Donald Trump receives a formal state welcome ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, marking his first visit to Turkey in his second term for the NATO summit. #Trump #Turkey
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