NATO ALLIES

NATO allies increase defence spending to meet targets due to concerns over Russian aggression and the potential return of Donald Trump. Some countries exceed expectations while others lag behind. The focus is on ensuring readiness for potential thre...

NATO marks 75 years; founded by 12 members, now 32, including Finland and Nordic neighbors. Article Five triggered after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Troops in Kosovo since 1999. Formed to counter Cold War threats. Members aim for two percent GDP...

America is investing locally and joining hands with allies such as India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region while competing with China, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said.

Chinese and Russian companies are collaborating to develop an attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model, which has been used extensively by Russia in Ukraine, according to European officials. The companies began developing and testing this drone i...

North Korea denounced on Sunday joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them an "Asian version of NATO" and warning of "fatal consequences". "The US-Japan-ROK relations have taken on the full-fledged appearance of ...

In a significant move, President Putin's visit to North Korea showcased Russia's willingness to challenge Western interests, particularly in the context of the Ukraine crisis. The pact signed with Kim Jong Un includes mutual military assistance and ...

The remarks, made in an interview with the BBC aired late on Friday, drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum ahead of a July 4 election in which Farage's party is predicted to win millions of votes. Farage said he stood by commen...

Over 20 NATO member nations are meeting the alliance's defense spending target, amidst concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg commended European efforts for collective security, ahead of a pivotal summit in Wa...

World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country, but with Russia staying away it is seen as the first step in a long process. "Together, we are making the first step t...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will sign bilateral security agreements with the United States and Japan at the G7 Summit in Italy, finalizing similar deals with all G7 nations. These agreements, following a joint G7 declaration in July last...

The G-7, facing challenges from rising powers like China and Russia, grapples with economic and military limitations while navigating a shifting global landscape. Focused on protecting democracy, the group confronts issues such as defense spending, ...

NATO must boost military equipment production to counter Russia's growing threat, said General Christopher Cavoli at the D-Day 80th anniversary in Normandy. Cavoli emphasized the need to expand the industrial base and highlighted the recent Steadfas...

President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to use their arms to attack Russian territory. Putin also reaffirmed Moscow’s read...

Germany will purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced at the International Air Show in Berlin. This order, to be placed before the 2025 general elections, supplements the 38 jets ordered in 2020 to replac...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday dismissed warnings by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory might lead to an escalation. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO foreign min...

Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine...

Britain's Defence Minister Grant Shapps revealed evidence of China sending "lethal aid" to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, during a London conference. He urged NATO to increase defense spending and strengthen alliances to protect democrat...

The suspected gunman, identified by Slovak media as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, has been charged with attempted premeditated murder and was put in pre-trial detention by a special penal court on Saturday. Fico was shot as he was walking to greet...

Outgunned, Ukraine's troops have struggled to fend off Russian advances on the battlefield. They were recently compelled to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the east, where the Kremlin's forces have been making incremental gains, Ukrai...