Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down PM suggests maintaining links with US president will be part of his continued responsibility to UK-US relationship The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Trump Returns for Greenland’s Riches, ‘We Stupidly Gave It Back’ (UPDATED) Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct a reference to Shenghe Resources’ ownership. Benzinga · Jul 8
From Sleepy Joe to Dozy Don: Trump converts Japan and morphs Zelensky to Putin The TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA boss Donald Trump, who built an entire political brand around ridiculing rivals as mentally unfit, sleepy, or low-energy, is finding himself at the center of increasingly uncomfortable questions about his own verbal stumbles and bloopers that critics say indicates a steady cognitive decline. The Times of India · Jul 8
Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot down Russia's deadly ballistic… France 24 · Jul 8
Starmer hails ‘huge privilege’ of representing UK at final foreign summit Sir Keir will hand over the reins to his successor, expected to be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, within weeks. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Nato ‘stronger and more united’ after Ankara summit, Starmer says Donald Trump praised the ‘unity of the meeting’, the Prime Minister said. Evening Standard · Jul 8
UK Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for defence How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Tensions Are Rising Again In The Strait Of Hormuz. Trump Is Vowing To Escalate Further President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hit Iran "hard again tonight" after conducting strikes on Tuesday. International Business Times · Jul 8
Little clarity on Iran from Trump, but new help ahead for Ukraine Lawmakers and European officials hoping to get clarity on the U.S.-Iran conflict from President Donald Trump at a NATO summit likely left disappointed. During a Wednesday evening press conference in Ankara, Turkey, the first reporter to question him characterized the Iran standoff as a “strategic dead end for you” and… Roll Call · Jul 8
Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Greenland and Iran, targeting Spain United States President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies on Wednesday at the organisations's summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war on Iran threatened to overshadow the gathering. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8
Trump Gives Ukraine Authorization To Develop a Key Weapon To Counter Russia's Attacks: 'We're Going To Give You a License' President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. will give Ukraine authorization to develop Patriot missiles in the country as it faces shortages of weapons capable of intercepting Russian missile strikes. International Business Times · Jul 8
Meloni says she does not regret forging close ties with Trump Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she regrets nothing regarding her past ties with Donald Trump. She made these remarks at a NATO summit, facing recent White House criticism. Meloni believes in Western unity and sees common ground on immigration and culture. Trump, while attending the summit, offered a more… The Economic Times · Jul 8
Trump warns Iran he will ‘probably’ launch more raids as ceasefire collapses Donald Trump said it was ‘a waste of time’ dealing with the Iranians. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Trump Branded a 'Disgraceful Embarrassment' After Viral Video Shows POTUS Slumping Asleep in Erdogan Meeting US President Donald Trump faced online ridicule after a viral video showed him appearing to struggle to stay awake during a NATO summit meeting with Turkish President Erdogan. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Benzinga · Jul 8 Trump Says Spain Is ‘A Wasted Cause’ and Threatens to Kill All Trade After NATO Ally Refuses New Defense Spending Target President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to end U.S. trade with Spain, sharply criticizing the NATO ally for refusing to commit to the alliance’s new defense spending target during a summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Why Trump covets Greenland Greenland's Arctic location is vital for global security and trade routes. President Trump seeks control of the mineral-rich island for American interests. This ambition has caused concern among NATO allies and European nations. China and Russia also vie for influence and resources in the region. Greenland's people desire self-determination for…
The Independent UK · Jul 8 ‘Sort yourselves out, we need you!’: Finland’s president berates UK for changing PM again at Nato summit Alexander Stubb said previously that Europe should build a flexible partnership with the UK after Brexit
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Starmer: Trump did not raise ‘any issue’ with UK defence spending at Nato summit The gathering in Ankara has been overshadowed by the US president’s attacks on the alliance.
International Business Times · Jul 8 Threat Of Attacks To Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Rises Again After Trump Says Ceasefire Is Over, NGO Warns The Joint Maritime Information Center again raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to severe after renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Trump says US to give Ukraine the right to make Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. Trump announced Washington would grant Kyiv a license to produce Patriot missiles. This move aims to address Ukraine's requests for more air defense systems. The agreement allows Ukraine to manufacture these crucial defensive weapons. Both leaders discussed ongoing security…
The Times of India · Jul 8 'Want to remain with you': Trump's Nato U-turn as chief backs US strikes on Iran At a recent summit, President Trump reinforced the United States' unwavering support for Nato, highlighting the strong camaraderie among member nations. Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte backed the US military actions in Iran, and allies from Europe and Canada committed to boosting their defense budgets while extending aid to Ukraine.…
The Times of India · Jul 8 Nato chief defends US strikes on Iran, calls them 'absolutely necessary' Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended recent US military strikes on Iran. He described the action as absolutely necessary after alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. US forces targeted over eighty sites in response to the maritime incidents. Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on US-linked facilities. The events…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Nato leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him As alliance gathers in Ankara, European leaders have an informal strategy to try to keep US president on side
International Business Times · Jul 8 Trump Again Set His Eyes On Greenland. Denmark's PM Quickly Came Out To Challenge Him Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that the territory is "not for sale" after U.S. President Donald Trump again set his eyes on it.
France 24 · Jul 8 Trump tempers fury at NATO summit after lashing out at key allies in Ankara A key NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey ended on an unexpectedly warm note as US President Donald Trump backed down from his earlier public fury at Washington's military allies, who he had slated earlier in the day for having refused to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.