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US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, says Chancellor Merz

The Tomahawk missiles are mainly launched from submarines and warships and can travel more than 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles).
Published on Jul 09, 2026 03:05 pm IST

Big 'self-respect' question for NATO Chief as Trump invokes Greenland demand

Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a news conference at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 12:33 am IST

‘Is Trump sick?’ US President's NATO Summit appearance reignites health concerns

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:05 pm IST

Greenland control, Trump and Russia 'threat' dominate NATO Summit | What we know

Along with Trump's Greenland warning, fresh attacks between Russia and Ukraine were also in focus as NATO allies continue to work towards battling an increased threat from Moscow.
Published on Jul 08, 2026 03:16 pm IST

‘Should be controlled by US’: Trump reiterates Greenland demand at NATO summit

US President Donald Trump reiterates demand to take over Greenland at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 12:01 am IST

Canada Rushes to Build Up Its Military as U.S. Relationship Frays

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The 48th Highlanders of Canada marched at a parade in Toronto earlier this year.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 07:30 pm IST

NATO to unveil massive arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump

US President Donald Trump ahead of his departure for the NATO summit in Ankara.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 08:15 am IST

‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America

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Nobody has filed divorce papers, and important players on both sides are working hard to keep a loveless marriage going.
Published on Jul 06, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines ahead of Trump's visit for NATO summit

Last month, Trump promised to make Erdogan "very happy" when asked about Turkey looking to secure F110 jet engines and being readmitted to the F-35 fighter jet programme.
Published on Jul 05, 2026 01:20 pm IST

Why did Donald Trump ask NATO allies to 'give us a little kiss'?

US President Donald Trump speaks during the kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026.
Published on Jun 26, 2026 10:04 am IST

'Need each other': Macron to host Italian PM Giorgia Meloni amid Trump rift

"This summit will provide an opportunity to deepen Franco-Italian cooperation in several strategic sectors, notably defence, nuclear energy, and space," the French presidency said.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 10:40 am IST

EU leaders are doing what Trump wants – making NATO ‘more European’

The situation has left Europe searching for a way to keep Trump engaged while it tries to rapidly scale up military production and channel billions into new weaponry.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 10:40 am IST

Trump says he was critical of UK PM over North Sea oil drilling, NATO stance

"The UK has a much better portion of the North Sea," Trump said.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 12:32 pm IST

'She's doing poorly in Italy': Trump keeps up attacks on Meloni, she responds

US President Donald Trump greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Trump insists on June 20, 2026 Italian PM Meloni 'asked, over and over' for photo with him at G7.
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 06:09 am IST

In Trump-Meloni feud, it's ‘begging for a photo’ vs ‘he must remember one thing’

Donald Trump's words at the G7 summit included calling himself "the boss", while Giorgia Meloni has since responded to his claims pointedly about the meeting with her.
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Finland will buy US glide bombs for F-35 fighter jets, says defence ministry

FILE PHOTO: Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jeremy Lock/File Photo
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:02 pm IST

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO Secretary General and former Netherland's Prime Minister Mark Rutte
Published on Jun 13, 2026 03:35 pm IST

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back
Published on May 30, 2026 03:12 am IST

NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two people

A Russian drone hit the roof of a 10-storey block of flats in Galati and caused an explosion, the authorities said.
Published on May 29, 2026 12:42 pm IST

US plans major NATO military cutback, to reduce fighter jets, warships to Europe

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Updated on May 26, 2026 11:12 pm IST

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops.
Updated on May 23, 2026 01:28 am IST

Drained by war with Iran, America is stalling deliveries of arms to Europe

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U.S. Marines conduct a live-fire training of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, short for HIMARS, at Camp Fuji, in Gotemba, southwest of Tokyo, Wednesday, May 20
Published on May 21, 2026 08:48 pm IST

NATO would survive a US withdrawal. But what kind of alliance would it become?

NATO would survive a US withdrawal. But what kind of alliance would it become?
Published on May 21, 2026 01:12 am IST

Belgium minister hails 'big step forward' on inking Turkey defence deals

Belgium minister hails 'big step forward' on inking Turkey defence deals
Published on May 14, 2026 12:38 am IST

What the West does not understand about BRICS

BRICS MENA meeting, in New Delhi. (@MEAIndia/via PTI)
Published on May 13, 2026 11:42 am IST

Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
Published on May 10, 2026 02:56 pm IST

Putin calls Ukraine ‘aggressive’ NATO-backed force in victory parade address

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in central Moscow on May 9, 2026. Russia celebrates the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two (WWII).
Updated on May 09, 2026 03:26 pm IST

‘US has limited space’: Iran says US losing support from Russia, China, Europe

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image.
Published on May 04, 2026 11:58 pm IST

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany
Updated on May 03, 2026 01:28 am IST

‘Yeah, probably’: Trump floats reducing forces in Spain, Italy, Germany

Donald Trump says he would consider pulling US troops from Spain and Italy as well as Germany.
Published on May 01, 2026 11:59 am IST