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NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2025 Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House. But as his administration savages Europe, undercuts Kyiv and warms to Russia, Western diplomats fret that even if the alliance is salvaged it runs the risk of being hollowed out. "We know the direction: less US in the alliance," said one NATO diplomat, talking like others on condition of anonymity to discuss ... read more |
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Rubio heads to Europe as transatlantic tensions soarWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads Wednesday to a NATO meeting in Europe as transatlantic tensions soar, with President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on Europeans and challenging Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. ... more 
Joint Chiefs of Staff chair nominee promises to be 'apolitical' and candidWashington DC (UPI) Apr 1, 2025 Retired Lt. Gen. John "Dan" Caine promised to stay out of politics and only provide President Donald Trump with honest assessments if confirmed as general and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ... more 
Senators to grill Trump pick for top US military positionWashington (AFP) April 1, 2025 President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top US military officer will testify Tuesday before a Senate hearing, where he will likely be grilled about his readiness for the job given his lack of required experience. ... more 
Cooperation 'better than confrontation,' Polish PM urges TrumpSochaczew, Poland (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged US President Donald Trump on Monday to think twice before imposing tariffs on allies, stressing that "cooperation is always better than confrontation". ... more |
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UK-French defence chiefs discuss plans to guarantee potential Ukraine truceLondon (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 British and French defence chiefs met again in London on Monday to discuss plans for allied countries to safeguard a potential Ukraine ceasefire as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's so-called "coalition of the willing". ... more 
Japan, China in new spat after three-way talksTokyo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Japan and China became embroiled in a new spat on Monday with Tokyo accusing Beijing of misrepresenting its position after high-level weekend talks also involving South Korea. ... more 
Sri Lanka to host India PM Modi next monthColombo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Sri Lanka will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, an official said Monday, as Colombo grapples with the competing interests of its powerful northern neighbour and China, its largest lender. ... more 
China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' worldBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". ... more 
Hegseth to make first Asia trip as Pentagon chiefWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Pete Hegseth will make his first trip to Asia as defense secretary next week, traveling to key US allies the Philippines and Japan, the Pentagon said Friday. ... more |
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Japan stresses US alliance after Trump cost-cutting reports
Tokyo (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The Japanese government said Friday it was committed to bolstering its military alliance with Washington, after reports said the Pentagon was considering scrapping a plan to expand US Forces Japan. The United States has around 54,000 military personnel in Japan who currently report back to Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii. But the countries are planning to upgrade this command structure with a new Japan-based headquarters under an agreement made a year ago between former leaders Joe Biden and Fumi ... read more 
Europe shifts gears for the Trump eraBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 20, 2025 Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia. ... more |
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Russia threatens the entire EU, bloc's chief tells AFPBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 Russia represents a threat for all European nations - regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders' summit on Thursday. ... more 
China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded mediaWashington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. ... more 
South Korea, Japan, China top diplomats to meet in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 The top diplomats for China, South Korea and Japan will meet in Tokyo this weekend for talks, the countries said Tuesday. ... more 
Trump and Putin likely to discuss Ukraine war cease-fire this weekWashington DC (UPI) Mar 16, 2025 President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week to discuss the terms of a cease-fire in the Russia-Ukraine war, which is now in its third year, a White House envoy said Sunday. ... more 
In show of support and confidence, Putin makes surprise visit to KurskWashington DC (UPI) Mar 13, 2025 President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a surprise visit late Wednesday to western Kursk and called for troops to rapidly expel occupying Ukrainian forces as U.S. officials head to Moscow in hopes the Kremlin leader will agree to a 30-day cease-fire deal. ... more |
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