Nato

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

A man holds up 'Boycott USA' sign, as people demonstrate to oppose U.S. actions in Venezuela at a protest, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Paris, France, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Russia holds naval drills in Baltic Sea during major NATO exercises

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 9, 2026

People crossing a street in central Tehran on June 8, 2026. Iran has said that it attack again if Israel persisted with its strikes in Lebanon.

US urges NATO allies to use defence funds to replace Huawei gear

The EU commission has labelled Huawei and ZTE “high-risk suppliers” for telecom networks.

French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says

A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia.

News analysis

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Aselsan air defence systems are displayed at the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times over a week in Baltics

A spokesman described the Russian incursions as a higher-than-usual number of “provocations”.

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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