Erdogan hosts NATO summit in Ankara as rival Imamoğlu faces court on corruption charges

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted NATO leaders in Ankara on Wednesday, while his main political rival, former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, appeared in court to defend himself against corruption charges. The simultaneous events highlight Turkey's internal political tensions during a high-profile Alliance summit. Imamoğlu is widely seen as a potential presidential challenger to Erdogan.