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
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
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadlineTehran's air defenses were activated late Thursday to counter small aircraft and drones, as the White House signaled it would not be constr...
01 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM Sanchez says after reported US ouster threatSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez affirmed his nation's reliability within NATO. This comes after reports suggested the United States co...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Nearly all European allies responding to Trump’s requests amid Iran crisis: NATO chiefNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated US leadership remains vital for the alliance. He noted Europe is increasing its defense spending a...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Europe pushes back on US military operations as concerns over Iran war mountFrance and Italy are now refusing to support US-Israeli military actions in Iran. This follows Spain's earlier decision to close its airspa...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
The Italian job: How Rome plans to work around NATO spending hikeItaly is committed to NATO's increased defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, but it seeks to creatively minimize the impact on its ...
03 Jul, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Giorgia Meloni's diplomatic tightrope: Can she navigate Italy's role between Trump and EU?Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is balancing her nationalist instincts aligned with Trump and Italy's strategic ties with the EU. Fac...
21 Mar, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
Italian unions worried about job cuts at U.S. military basesItalian unions are mobilizing against potential job cuts for local staff at U.S. military bases in response to government downsizing plans ...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
World War III predictions coming true? NATO plans big spending hike on missiles, radars, and jets to counter Russian threatNATO is deliberating a substantial increase in its defence spending benchmark, potentially raising the target from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030....
12 Dec, 2024, 02.38 PM IST
NATO Membership and Defence Spending: Key facts you need to knowSweden officially became a member of NATO, joining Finland in the alliance's largest expansion since the 1990s. This move comes amid rising...
25 Apr, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Poland's leader says his country is ready to host NATO members' nuclear weapons to counter RussiaPoland's President Andrzej Duda stated that Poland would be prepared to host nuclear weapons from NATO allies in response to Russia's repor...
22 Apr, 2024, 08.50 PM IST
To the Finland stationFinland's glamorous former PM, Sanna Marin, grabbed international headlines when her wild after-work partying and selfie-laden social media...
12 Feb, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
1st US Army garrison on NATO's east flank formed in PolandThey belonged to Area Support Group Poland, which has now been upgraded to form the first U.S. Army garrison on NATO's eastern flank - a de...
21 Mar, 2023, 07.44 PM IST
Turkish, British, Italian defence ministers to discuss Ukraine in IstanbulNATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, has good ties with both and has taken a mediating rol...
08 Apr, 2022, 01.55 PM IST