Turkey has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join NATO, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreeing to submit the ratification documents to the Turkish parliament "as soon as possible". This agreement is seen as a major step forward in the process of Sweden's accession to NATO, and a sign of improved relations between Turkey and the European Union. Once the documents are submitted to the Turkish parliament, the process of ratification will begin, and Sweden will become a full member of the alliance.
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On Sunday, an 11-year-old girl tragically passed away on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to New York. The captain of the flight diverted to Budapest, Hungary, after the girl lost consciousness and a doctor among the passengers attempted to revive her, but was unsuccessful. First responders in Budapest were also unable to revive the child and the cause of death is still unknown. Turkish Airlines expressed their condolences and are providing assistance to the family.
Turkey's Parliament has voted unanimously to ratify Finland's application to join NATO, ending months of delays and paving the way for Finland to become the 30th member of the Western military alliance. The decision follows Hungary's parliament endorsing Helsinki's accession earlier this week, and is in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said the vote marks a “historic moment” for Finland, and the country is now ready to join NATO.
Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, has arrived in Moscow for a high-profile visit that includes a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise, with the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations warning China against providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Wang's visit is the final stop in an eight-day international tour and it is unclear what topics will be discussed, but it is likely to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and U.S.-China relations.