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Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

US signals NATO frustration over Iran war stance

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg for a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president that the alliance is deeply dissatisfied with its response to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering brings together allies at a moment of rising friction over military......

Turkey to urge NATO unity ahead of Ankara summit in July

Turkey is expected to call for stronger unity within NATO ahead of the alliance’s upcoming leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8. According to diplomatic sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will convey Ankara’s expectation that the summit should......

Türkiye reaffirmed as key ally and pillar of collective defense, says NATO

NATO has reaffirmed Türkiye’s role as a steadfast ally and a central contributor to the alliance’s collective security, underscoring Ankara’s strategic importance ahead of the upcoming summit scheduled to take place in the Turkish capital this July. In a written statement marking......