NATO summit unity tested in Turkey as Rutte defends alliance amid Trump criticism
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has insisted there is still unity among the alliance's members as leaders meet in Turkey. His comments came after questions over whether that unity can hold while Donald Trump continues to criticise the alliance publicly. The summit has brought together world leaders discussing Russia's war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.The latest remarks add to pressure on a gathering already marked by debate over the alliance's direction and the United States' role in it. Trump's criticism has remained a prominent backdrop to the talks, with the issue of cohesion now being openly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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As NATO summit in Ankara ends, Trump's mixed messaging and Patriot offer shape final hours
The NATO summit in Ankara ended with alliance leaders reaffirming support for Ukraine and pledging to keep increasing defence spending, even as Donald Trump's remarks on Iran, Greenland and NATO unity dominated the closing hours. The two-day meeting in Turkey's capital came amid heightened tensions over the US and Israel's war on Iran and wider concerns in Europe about Russia's military capabilities. Leaders signed off on a final declaration that reaffirmed what it called an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence.The summit's closing statement said allies would provide 70 billion euros in assistance to Kyiv and continue expanding defence budgets. Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Trump says US may take over Kharg Island as tensions with Iran deepen
Donald Trump said the United States may take over Kharg Island, the main hub for Iran's oil exports, as he renewed warnings of further strikes against Iranian targets. He made the comments on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, after US attacks that he linked to tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks add a new layer to an already volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran.Trump said the US had "knocked out 28 boats last night" and suggested more strikes could follow, while US Central Command said more than 60 boats used by the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump escalates Iran and NATO tensions as outages, disasters and protests hit Asia and the Gulf
Donald Trump said the interim ceasefire with Iran was over after fresh US strikes and reported retaliatory fire in the Gulf, sharply raising the risk of a wider confrontation after days of mounting tension. 🔗At the same time, Trump used the NATO meeting in Turkey to revive several contentious foreign policy ideas, saying he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey and lifting US sanctions on the country. 🔗 He also renewed his push for the United States to take over Greenland and again threatened to pull American troops from Europe, adding pressure to already strained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 12:18 LONDON
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Day News Recap: NATO opens in Ankara as Ukraine seeks air defences and China storms deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have intensified pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗 Ukraine also launched more than 430 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, one of the largest reported waves aimed at the Russian capital, with strikes also hitting Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements meant to show allies are responding to pressure to spend more on security. 🔗 The meeting was also marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
NATO summit in Ankara opens with major defence spending and procurement announcements
NATO has opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements aimed at showing that allies are responding to pressure to strengthen collective security. The alliance said it will invest about $40bn in anti-drone capabilities, while also moving to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace ageing AWACS early warning planes. It will also acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would also work together to acquire, store,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
