Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
Read full article: Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over GreenlandThe makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland SecurityDemocrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Read full article: Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begunSecretary of State Marco Rubio says that technical talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway.
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
Read full article: Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raidPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro.
Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
Read full article: Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against TrumpEuropean leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands.
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Read full article: Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gatheringU.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.
UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'
Read full article: UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan.
The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
Read full article: The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in MinneapolisVice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's a 'Trump whisperer' with Greenland diplomacy
Read full article: NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's a 'Trump whisperer' with Greenland diplomacyNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte may have been instrumental in persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to scrap his threat of tariffs as he presses for control over Greenland.
Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs
Read full article: Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffsLeader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO.
Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonate
Read full article: Stock market cuts through to Trump on Greenland in a way allies' messages failed to resonateInvestors may have gotten through to President Donald Trump about his designs for Greenland with a message he wasn’t hearing from European leaders: Threatening allies with tariffs and land seizure isn’t exactly the type of policy that generates confidence in the global marketplace.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks
Read full article: Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid.
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Read full article: Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic dealPresident Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.
Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenes
Read full article: Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenesPresident Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.
What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Read full article: What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in DavosNearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
What’s next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Read full article: What’s next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administrationU.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark.
Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Read full article: Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATOU.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one.
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
Read full article: Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoysUkraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.
The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Read full article: The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too riskyThe European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years.
NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
Read full article: NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meetingNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Read full article: Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposalUkrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week.
As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece
Read full article: As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in GreeceGreece has showcased a wide range of domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools during a military exercise that highlighted a NATO-wide push to modernize the armed forces and lean on startup driven innovation.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles
Read full article: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to the whole sector.
US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean
Read full article: US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific OceanThe U.S. military has launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
Read full article: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billionGermany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support.
NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill
Read full article: NATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drillNATO has announced that its major annual nuclear exercise, "Steadfast Noon," is starting next week.
Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happening
Read full article: Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happeningIntrusions into NATO’s airspace blamed on Russia have reached an unprecedented scale, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the alliance’s willingness to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine.
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATO
Read full article: Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATOA swarm of Russian drones flew last week into Poland in what officials there regarded as a deliberate provocation.
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
Read full article: NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off RussiaNATO says it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment.
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe
Read full article: What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in EuropeBulgarian authorities aren't investigating a suspected Russian interference operation involving a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because they say the interference is now common.
NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's plane
Read full article: NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's planeNATO is working to counter Russian jamming of satellite navigation systems on civilian flights, according to the alliance's chief.
Trump envoy says officials working 'very, very hard' on ending Russia-Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump envoy says officials working 'very, very hard' on ending Russia-Ukraine warU.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
Read full article: Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remainThe second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February.
The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in UkrainePresident Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
The Latest: Trump meets with European leaders at the White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with European leaders at the White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace effortsU.S. President Donald Trump says he has called Russian President Vladimir Putin and begun to arrange a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees
Read full article: Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guaranteesPresident Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved
Read full article: In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolvedU.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his successful election campaign he could end the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.
What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska
Read full article: What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in AlaskaThe U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska is happening at a site where East meets West in a place familiar to both countries as a Cold War front line of missile defense, radar outposts and intelligence gathering.
Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
Read full article: Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summitUkraine and its European backers are seeking talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in an effort to protect their security interests ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.
Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine
Read full article: Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for UkraineThe EU-U.S. tariff agreement sealed over the weekend has been described as a “dark day” for Europe and even a capitulation to American demands.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says Zelenskyy
Read full article: Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says ZelenskyyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new government plans to boost domestic arms production to meet half its military’s needs within six months.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education Department
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education DepartmentThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
Read full article: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for UkrainePresident Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.
Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales
Read full article: Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons salesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine.
The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It's unclear how that could be done
Read full article: The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It's unclear how that could be doneDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up.
Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience
Read full article: Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patienceWorld leaders are adapting strategies to manage U.S. President Donald Trump during his second term.
NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense
Read full article: NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defenseNATO leaders have agreed on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked.
Trump wraps up a NATO summit far chummier than the tense meetings of his first term
Read full article: Trump wraps up a NATO summit far chummier than the tense meetings of his first termU.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped his participation in the annual NATO summit, a gathering far chummier than the tense meetings of his first term.
'Dear Donald.' Trump posts fawning private text from NATO chief on social media
Read full article: 'Dear Donald.' Trump posts fawning private text from NATO chief on social mediaA message from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to President Donald Trump heaps praise on him as he heads to a two-day NATO summit.
Trump arrives in the Netherlands for NATO summit
Read full article: Trump arrives in the Netherlands for NATO summitPresident Donald Trump is in Europe for a two-day NATO summit laden with uncertainty over Iran’s response to U.S. airstrikes, the fate of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the future of U.S. troops based in NATO countries.
Russian attacks kill 26 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western help
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 26 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western helpOfficials say Russian drones, missiles and artillery have killed at least 26 civilians and injured more than 200 others in Ukraine.
NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of summit
Read full article: NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of summitNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising U.S. President Donald Trump for making Europe “pay in a BIG way” on defense.
Trump says whether he'll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'
Read full article: Trump says whether he'll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'President Donald Trump injected some some uncertainty over whether the U.S. would abide by the mutual defense guarantees outlined in the NATO treaty as he headed to its summit.
NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to all
Read full article: NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won't apply to allNATO leaders are expected to agree by Wednesday that member countries should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.
Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goal
Read full article: Spain reaches deal with NATO ahead of summit to be excluded from 5% defense spending goalPrime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that Spain reached a deal with NATO to be excluded from a 5% of GDP defense spending target.
Hundreds protest in The Hague against NATO, days before the Dutch city hosts alliance summit
Read full article: Hundreds protest in The Hague against NATO, days before the Dutch city hosts alliance summitHundreds of people are protesting against NATO and military spending and against a possible conflict with Iran, two days before a summit of the alliance in The Hague that is seeking to increase allies’ defense budgets.
Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as 'unreasonable'
Read full article: Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as 'unreasonable'Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week.
EU's top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe
Read full article: EU's top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against EuropeThe European Union's top diplomat says Russia's massive military spending suggests that President Vladimir Putin plans to use his armed forces again elsewhere in the future.
G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exit
Read full article: G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exitSix of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues — wrapping up a summit that was forced to try and show how the wealthy nations’ club might still shape global policy despite the early departure of U.S. President Donald Trump.
NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defense
Read full article: NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance's air and missile defenseThe head of NATO plans to say the military alliance needs to increase its air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia.
NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
Read full article: NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte saysNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says that most allies endorse President Donald Trump’s demand that they invest 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs.
Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Read full article: Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to TrumpThe U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.
At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter Russia
Read full article: At commemoration of Dayton Peace Accords, NATO leader urges military spending to counter RussiaRepresentatives from NATO-aligned countries are wrapping up a gathering in Ohio to mark the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian war 30 years ago.
Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loom
Read full article: Romania's new president is sworn in as a political crisis eases, but challenges loomRomania’s newly elected president Nicusor Dan has been officially sworn in, ushering in a tentative close to the worst political crisis to grip the European Union country in decades after the annulment of the previous election.
European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks
Read full article: European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talksU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts
Read full article: NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contractsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment.
NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal
Read full article: NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goalNATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand for a big increase in defense spending, President Donald Trump's administration wants to focus on security challenges outside of Europe.
Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval Office
Read full article: Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval OfficeA meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown.
Europe and Canada say they'll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demands
Read full article: Europe and Canada say they'll spend more on defense, but are cool on US demandsEuropean NATO allies and Canada say they will ramp up defense spending but are cool on U.S. demands for the size of their military budgets.
Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
Read full article: Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signalsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO members of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.
NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in Lithuania
Read full article: NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in LithuaniaNATO is clarifying comments that Secretary-General Mark Rutte made when he suggested that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania had died, even though the U.S. Army said their fate was not yet confirmed.
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Read full article: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeoverSecond lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
Read full article: Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hoursPresident Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere
Read full article: Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhereThe Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions.
NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defense
Read full article: NATO secretary-general tells Trump he's motivating alliance members to spend more on defenseNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is praising President Donald Trump for motivating fellow transatlantic alliance members to step up defense spending and getting Russia to the negotiating table for talks about its grinding war against Ukraine.
