U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned after rejecting the government’s military funding plan, saying it would leave the armed forces under-resourced and could make the country less safe. The BBC reported he had pushed for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2030 but was offered a smaller increase.
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Iran’s World Cup team has left Turkey for Mexico while several officials and staff remain without U.S. visas, Iranian officials said. U.S. officials say all players and necessary support staff have been cleared, while some applicants were rejected over security concerns.
On Sunday, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in Ankara, Turkey, killing one assailant and injuring two police officers. The attack was condemned by the international community, including the UN and the EU, and the government has increased security measures in response. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Key takeaways: Recep Tayyip Erdogan was re-elected as Turkey’s President with 52% of the vote. Erdogan’s victory will likely mean a continuation of his policies…
Turkish citizens headed to the polls on Sunday for the second round of the presidential election, with incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing off against challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Voters waited in short lines to cast their ballots, hoping for a good outcome for the country. The election is being closely watched from around the world, as the results will determine whether Erdogan will extend his rule or if Kilicdaroglu will be able to restore a more democratic society.
At the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) Summit in Ankara, Turkey, a Ukrainian official and a Russian representative were involved in a scuffle when the Russian delegate's secretary snatched away a Ukraine flag. The Ukrainian official, Oleksandr Marikovskyi, grabbed it back, punching and slapping the Russian in the process. The incident has gone viral on social media, with many Ukrainians praising Marikovskyi’s actions and condemning the Russian delegate’s behavior. It is unclear what repercussions, if any, the Russian delegate will face for his actions.