NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended recent US strikes on Iran, calling them necessary ahead of the alliance’s summit in Ankara. He said the military action was justified because Iran had allegedly violated the ceasefire agreement. The remarks are significant for NATO allies, regional security, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Speaking to […]
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Trump arrives in Ankara for NATO summit
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday to attend the NATO summit, where alliance leaders aim to secure continued U.S. support through increased defence spending commitments. Trump is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before the summit’s main session. The visit comes amid growing security challenges facing the alliance. Trump landed […]
South Korea’s Lee to attend NATO summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. He aims to strengthen defence industry cooperation with NATO member countries and regional partners. The visit highlights Seoul’s growing focus on security partnerships and defence exports amid rising geopolitical tensions. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac announced the […]
Hegseth urges Nato allies to boost defence spending
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth praised Nato allies for increasing military spending but stressed that several countries must do more to meet the alliance’s defence commitments during a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday. Speaking ahead of the talks, Hegseth welcomed what he described as significant progress by member states in strengthening […]
Trump criticizes NATO after meeting with Secretary-General Rutte
Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO following a closed-door meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte, highlighting growing tensions between the United States and its European allies. Read More: Trump meets NATO chief amid Iran tensions The two leaders met for nearly two hours in Washington, where discussions were described by Rutte as “frank and open.” However, the talks appeared to […]
NATO, Trump tackle Russia-China Arctic push
NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said talks with US President Donald Trump will focus on protecting the Arctic from Russia and China. Speaking in Davos, Rutte stressed that Arctic security is now a top NATO priority. The issue has created new pressure within the alliance. Trump has repeatedly said the United States should acquire Greenland for […]
Pakistan, NATO pledge closer cooperation on regional security
BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, during which both sides pledged to deepen collaboration on regional security, counterterrorism, and shared geopolitical challenges. The discussions, held at NATO headquarters, also covered the state of Pakistan-US relations, climate change, and broader global […]