US President Donald Trump announced new arms sales to NATO allies and Ukraine, including advanced air defence systems, during a summit in Ankara. He highlighted a planned Patriot missile maintenance facility and a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, signaling a strengthened military partnership.
US President Donald Trump announced new arms sales to Europe, including advanced air defence systems for Ukraine, during the Nato summit in Ankara. He highlighted a planned Patriot missile maintenance facility and stated that American equipment would be a major beneficiary of European military rebuilding.
NATO leaders adopted the 'Ankara Summit Declaration,' reaffirming their commitment to collective defense and the transatlantic alliance. They pledged to increase defense spending and support Ukraine with over 70 trillion won in military aid, while urging Iran to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany following a public dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding US military strategy in Iran. The move signals a potential shift in the transatlantic security architecture.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit to Washington, a city still affected by a weekend shooting. The meeting between Charles and Trump was held off-camera after the White House agreed to avoid public upbraiding. UK ministers hope the visit will help repair relations strained by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's criticism of the Iran war, with Trump threatening retaliation.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House for a historic state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The four-day tour begins amid heightened security following a weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and against the backdrop of a diplomatic rift over Trump's war in Iran. The king will address Congress and visit New York and Virginia, while navigating tensions including Trump's criticism of Britain's Iran stance and renewed scrutiny over Prince Andrew's Epstein connections.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The visit proceeds amid diplomatic tensions over Trump's war in Iran and security concerns following a shooting at the Washington Hilton that targeted the president. The king will address Congress and visit New York and Virginia, while controversy over Prince Andrew's Epstein links has resurfaced.
