Can US President Donald Trump withdraw from NATO? Donald Trump’s latest remarks have sparked concern among allies, but can a US president actually pull the country out of Nato? Evening Standard · Apr 1
Ruben Gallego Takes Aim At Marco Rubio Over Threat To Leave NATO: 'No Right To Take Us Out Of It' Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's intention to potentially leave NATO. International Business Times · Apr 1
Starmer dismisses ‘noise’ after Trump says he is considering pulling out of Nato The Prime Minister insisted he would not change his position on Britain’s involvement with the war against Iran, despite pressure to do so. Evening Standard · Apr 1
US to exit Nato? Trump slams alliance as 'paper tiger' as bloc dithers on joining Iran war President Trump is strongly considering withdrawing the US from Nato, labeling the alliance a 'paper tiger' due to European allies' refusal to support US actions in the Iran conflict. He cited a lack of reciprocity and criticized the UK's stance. The US may re-examine its Nato role, with potential structural… The Times of India · Apr 1
Afternoon Update: PM to address nation; Porepunkah grapples with Dezi Freeman’s death; and a miracle dog rescue Anthony Albanese expected to encourage Australians to play their part in the fuel crisis The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
'Will have to reassess that relationship': Rubio hits out at NATO, says ties can’t be 'one-way street' US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (US local time) that Washington may need to "reassess" its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends. The Times of India · Apr 1
Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust. AAP · Apr 1
Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in Britain The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Trump is impotently railing against the US’s allies. Albanese is right to avoid the president’s global catastrophe The Australian government has little option but to live with Iranian control of the strait of Hormuz and counsel its once great friend to employ what’s left of its diplomatic brain The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
‘The Americans have one’: Canadian PM Mark Carney openly challenges U.S. with a single move that shakes Arctic security The longest coastline in the world will now have better protection. We Got This Covered · Mar 28
Royal Regiment of Scotland to celebrate 20th anniversary The Royal Regiment of Scotland is Scotland’s only infantry regiment and the senior line infantry regiment in the British Army. Evening Standard · Mar 28
Europe confronts fragmented defence systems as pressure to rearm grows With war on the continent and uncertainty surrounding transatlantic guarantees, Europe is being forced to confront vulnerabilities in its defence. The combination is forcing governments to tackle long-standing inefficiencies – and to ask whether current plans go far enough. Radio France Internationale · Mar 27
‘When we had a need’: Marco Rubio breaks down after Europe rejects him, and his ego wasn’t ready to face the reality Which ally is gonna survive the Trump administration? We Got This Covered · Mar 27
Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493 The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
Evening Standard · Mar 27 Britain must ‘move away’ from defence reliance on America, MPs and peers warn But Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy said the UK should continue to collaborate with the US.
Evening Standard · Mar 27 MPs call for more funding to counter disinformation abroad Committee chairwoman Emily Thornberry, the Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury, called organised disinformation the ‘new warfare’.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Albanese says he hasn’t received direct request for help after Trump takes swipe at ‘not great’ Australia PM downplay’s Trump’s claims after US president criticises lack of support for war against Iran
International Business Times · Mar 26 Trump Claims The U.S. Will 'Remember' Lack Of NATO Support For Iran War President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would "remember" that many NATO members declined to help during the conflict with Iran, and raised doubts that the U.S. would be there for them in the future.
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran war
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Trump calls UK warships ‘toys’ as he lashes out at Starmer’s Iran war ‘mistake’ The president insisted the King will visit the US.
Evening Standard · Mar 26 William quips he may ditch beard for moustache after meeting troops The Prince of Wales was given food for thought about his appearance when he visited troops in Wiltshire sporting the on-trend look.
The Times of India · Mar 26 While US battles Iran, Denmark was preparing to deny Washington access to Greenland European allies secretly prepared to defend Greenland from a potential US military action. Denmark, with support from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, planned to disable airport runways. This move signaled deep concerns over President Trump's intentions. The preparations aimed to deter any US intervention. The episode highlighted a growing trust…
The Times of India · Mar 26 ‘Get serious soon’: Trump ups pressure on Iran for talks - and a swipe at Nato US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian leadership to “get serious soon” in ceasefire talks with the US as the Middle East war nears its fourth week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Iranian negotiators as “very different” and “strange”, claiming they were “begging” for a deal while…
The Times of India · Mar 26 Pentagon weighs redirecting Ukraine-bound weapons to Middle East as Iran war strains US munitions: Report The Pentagon is reportedly considering rerouting some weapons, including air defence interceptors, originally destined for Ukraine to the Middle East due to strains on US stockpiles from the ongoing Iran war. This move highlights the difficult choices Washington faces in balancing support for Kyiv with its operational needs in the…