NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned European leaders that the continent cannot defend itself without the support of the United States, particularly under the protection of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. He emphasized that Europe must strengthen its military capabilities to meet modern security challenges effectively. Speaking to EU lawmakers in Brussels, Rutte urged Europe to […]
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Trump proposes 50% rise in US defence budget to $1.5tn
US President Donald Trump has proposed a dramatic 50 per cent increase in the United States defence budget for fiscal year 2027, seeking to raise it from around $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion. The announcement on Wednesday came as Trump described the world as being in “troubled and dangerous times” and argued the larger budget […]