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IMF forecasts lower growth in world’s economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for the rest of 2026, setting global growth at a lowly 3% due to the...

Trump announces US approval for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot defence systems

US President Donald Trump announced during the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to produce...

Trump considers selling F-35s to Turkey, minimising Russian systems deployment

US President Donald Trump met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, where he announced that the US...

Le Pen shifts stance and announces bid for French Presidency despite judicial monitoring

On 2 July, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced that she would refrain from running for president next year if a Paris appeals...

NATO 3.0: Ankara and the End of Strategic Complacency. Why the 2026 Summit Matters More Than Its Communiqué

Abstract When Allied leaders gather in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, public attention will inevitably focus on defence spending, President Donald Trump's demands and the...

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