Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFPGermany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military ser...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over IranNATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump at the White House to ease tensions over the Iran war and U.S. troop withdrawal threats. Rut...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axedGermany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setb...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slidesEuropean markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacyAndy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Norway sends F-35 jets to intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers and MiG-31s over Barents and Norwegian Seas during 16-hour Arctic patrol; watch the aerial confrontationRussian nuclear-capable bombers, the Tu-160, completed a 16-hour patrol over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, prompting a response from Norw...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark RutteUnited States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Donald Trump's agenda as war drags onG7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. Discussions at the summit included increasing pressure on Russia throu...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump's agenda as war drags onG7 leaders are urging President Trump to refocus on the Ukraine war. France and other European nations are now the main supporters of Kyiv....
16 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in FranceLeaders at the G7 summit face a packed agenda. Discussions will focus on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East cris...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Trump's Iran agreement resets the mood ahead of a tense G7 gatheringTrump will attend the G7 summit in France after announcing a deal to end the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath, diplomatic blusterPresident Trump's G7 summit agenda in France remains uncertain, with his mood potentially influenced by Iran peace talks. Leaders anticipat...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhereNATO's top military officer is developing new defense plans for Europe. This comes as the United States reduces its military contributions,...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST