Sweden's NATO bid submitted to Turkish parliament for ratification by Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan has submitted a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament for ratification, clearing the way for Sweden to join the Western defense alliance. While Erdogan had previously raised objections over Sweden's alleged harboring of terrorists, the move comes after Sweden took steps to clamp down on the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia. Sweden's Prime Minister welcomed the development, but there is no set timeframe for ratification. Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO bid is seen as a positive step in strengthening the alliance.