Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte

found 2025 › May › 09 (Fri) @ 15:20 UTC

After warning that NATO might not survive the year, new German chancellor now says transatlantic unity is back on track.

Treasury secretary says China tariffs not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate Trump’s trade war – live

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 18:40 UTC

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Scott Bessent said the tariffs – 145% on Chinese products and a retaliatory 125% on US products – would have to come down before talks can proceed

Stock markets rise as Trump backtracks on high China …

Law firms targeted by Trump ask judges to permanently bar executive orders against them – live

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 14:50 UTC

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Law firms Perkins Coie and WilmerHale say Trump’s executive orders against them are acts of retaliation that violate US constitutional protections

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte will visit the US a…

Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

found 2025 › Apr › 16 (Wed) @ 01:45 UTC

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Nato’s Mark Rutte makes his pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war. What we know on day 1,148

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Nato chief in surprise Ukraine visit as US fails to condemn Sumy attack – Europe live

found 2025 › Apr › 15 (Tue) @ 14:25 UTC

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Mark Rutte makes unannounced visit to Odesa and tells Zelenskyy that ‘Nato support is unwavering’

The EU has said that “significant joint efforts will be needed” for a successful outcome to trade talk…

Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia

found 2025 › Apr › 09 (Wed) @ 16:50 UTC

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"A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the al…

China's military expansion is 'staggering' and the world cannot afford to be 'naive' about Beijing's intentions, NATO chief warns

found 2025 › Apr › 08 (Tue) @ 13:45 UTC

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Mark Rutte said China's substantial investments in its defence capabilities must act as a wake-up call for Western nations who have not taken the threat seriously so far.

NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte

found 2025 › Apr › 08 (Tue) @ 12:35 UTC

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The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China's military build-up and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to…

Rutte smiles and Rubio flees as NATO survives a summit

found 2025 › Apr › 04 (Fri) @ 16:55 UTC

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NATO's boss insisted that the alliance "remains the cornerstone of European security," despite worries about Trump.

US’s Rubio shrugs off market falls at Nato press conference – Europe live

found 2025 › Apr › 04 (Fri) @ 12:40 UTC

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US secretary of state says ‘markets will adjust’ during press conference following Nato summit in Brussels

Asked further about Ukraine, Rutte lists a number of projects by Nato member states, includin…