Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frostTrump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the Iran war, calling him "totally ineffective," and t...
01 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 PM 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
Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as Trump turns on NATO over IranNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces Donald Trump's frustration regarding the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Trump criticises allies and quest...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war: Defence ministerSpain has barred U.S. military aircraft from its airspace. This move extends a previous denial of access to Spanish military bases. The dec...
30 Mar, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spendingPresident Donald Trump threatened trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain for its refusal to increase defense spending to 5% of G...
15 Oct, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO allianceU.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested NATO could consider removing Spain from the alliance due to its refusal to meet a propose...
10 Oct, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
NATO chief sees as 'transformational' summit ahead despite stark differences over defence spendingNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte anticipates a "transformational summit" with increased defense spending targets, potentially reaching 5% ...
26 Jun, 2025, 12.21 PM IST
NATO leaders gather for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisionsNATO leaders are convening in The Hague amidst internal disagreements over defense spending targets, with Spain rejecting the proposed 5% G...
24 Jun, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to allNATO's chief emphasizes that all member nations must commit to a significant defense spending increase, aiming for 5% of GDP, to bolster co...
24 Jun, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
NATO boss warns Russia of ‘devastating’ consequences should Putin attack allianceNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued strong warnings to Russia, identifying it as the most immediate threat to the alliance, and ac...
23 Jun, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be historic summit, or one marred by divisionsNATO leaders are convening in The Hague amidst internal divisions over defense spending targets, with Spain rejecting the proposed 5% GDP c...
23 Jun, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spenderSpain, facing pressure to increase its defense spending in line with NATO targets, struggles due to political and historical factors. Despi...
23 Jan, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Trump mistakes Spain for member of BRICS bloc, repeats threat of massive tariffsUS President Donald Trump mistakenly identified Spain as part of the BRICS bloc, leading to confusion and potential tariff concerns in Madr...
21 Jan, 2025, 09.45 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
NATO looks to 'historic' Madrid summit, with Sweden, FinlandBut the leader of the 30-member alliance didn't address Turkey's reluctance to opening the doors to Sweden and Finland. Turkey commands the...
30 May, 2022, 06.58 PM IST