NATO Issues Warning About Defense Spending Amid Threats from Russia, China
Foreign ministers from NATO member states gathered in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday to debate a U.S. proposal to significantly boost defense spending amid growing global threats and shifting American strategic priorities. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the urgent need for increased investment to counter evolving dangers from Russia, terrorism, and increasingly, China. “When it comes […]
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Ukraine Arrests Spies Working for NATO Ally
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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NATO ally Britain joins Trump’s airstrikes on Houthis
The United Kingdom joined the United States in conducting precision airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen on Tuesday. Newsweek has reached out to the Pentagon and the Iran-backed Houthi group for comment. Why It Matters The operation marked the first time another country has joined the U.S. in a major military action ordered by […]
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NATO Ally’s ‘Invisible’ Weapon Takes Down Drone Swarms for First Time
British soldiers have successfully trialed a new radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to take out incoming attacks involving large numbers of drones, the U.K. government has said. Why It Matters The world has watched on as the rapid pace of drone development quickly came to define the war in Ukraine, changing how modern […]
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NATO Country Hails New US F-16 Fighter Jets as ‘Symbol’ Amid Russia-Ukraine War
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Satellites Find NATO Aircraft Carrier Near Red Sea Amid US Airstrikes
Satellite imagery spots a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Djibouti as United States forces continue to strike Yemen-based Houthi rebels from the nearby Red Sea. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command for comment by email. Why It Matters France, a key European member of NATO, deployed its only aircraft carrier, FS Charles […]
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Rubio to Meet Denmark Minister at NATO as Trump Demands Greenland: Report
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Trump ‘Furious’ at Putin’s Tactics, Leader of NATO State Says After Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has become impatient with Russian President Vladimir Putin for dragging his feet over a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, according to Finland’s head of state. After his visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he had told his U.S. counterpart that Putin could not be trusted, local outlet YLE […]
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Turmoil in NATO Ally Worries U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern over political unrest in Turkey, citing its impact on regional stability and U.S. interests. “We don’t like to see the direction that’s going. It’s an ally. It’s a partner in NATO,” Rubio said. Newsweek has reach out to the Turkish Foreign Ministry for comment. Why It […]
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NATO Ally’s Leader Calls to Expand Troop Presence on Russian Border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signaled on Thursday that he will be expanding what he calls his “East Shield,” a large-scale military initiative aimed at strengthening Poland’s border with Russia—part of NATO‘s eastern flank. Newsweek has contacted Russia’s Foreign Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters NATO member states have been sounding the alarm […]
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