Wednesday, June 25, 2025
NATO Chief downplays Trump article 5 remarks
U.S. President appearing to question his commitment to the military
alliance's Article 5.
The clause states that an attack on one is an attack on all of NATO
but Donald Trump said that there are numerous definitions of Article
5.
But addressing the media at the NATO Summit in The Hague Rutte said
that Washington's commitment to the alliance isn't in doubt.
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NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte has poured praise on the U.S.
President's handling of the conflict in the Middle East and his
decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites.
In a private message to Donald Trump that the President then shared on
social media Rutte called his actions "truly extraordinary"
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NATO's Secretary General has described the summit underway in The
Hague as historic as allies are set to agree to massively boost
defense spending over the next decade.
NATO's allies are set to commit to plans to boost spending from the
current benchmark of two percent of annual GDP to fiver percent.
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UK To Buy Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets
The UK has announced it will buy new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
The British Government says the purchase of 12 F-35A's will see the UK join NATO's airborne nuclear mission and calls it the 'Biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation'.
The announcement comes with NATO's summit underway in the Netherlands, and as the alliance's member states commit to increased defence spending.
The UK's Defence secretary John Healey says the deal aims to strengthen both defence and British industry.
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Hungary Sends Astronaut to International Space Station
Hungary has returned to space for the first time in more than four decades.
A Hungarian astronaut is headed to the International Space Station as part of a private mission supported by NASA and SpaceX.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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India-China ties in focus as officials travel for SCO meeting
Counter-terrorism and tensions in the middle east will be high on the agenda when India's defence minister meets his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday.
China is hosting officials from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - a bloc of 10 Asian countries, for a two day conclave.
Ishan Garg has more from Mumbai.
Trump says China can continue to purchase oil from Iran
US President Donald Trump says that China can continue to buy crude oil from Iran, in a move that the White House clarifies does not signal an easing of US sanctions.
China is the largest buyer of oil from Iran.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Millions of Americans under extreme heat warnings
A heat wave has shattered temperature records in several US cities and tens of millions of Americans remain under extreme heat warnings.
Authorities are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Ira Spitzer reports
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Supreme Court allows Trump Administration to resume deportations to third countries
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Trump criticises Israel and Iran for ceasefire violation
The fragile truce comes after the US's decision to intervene in the conflict and bomb a number of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more
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US LAWMAKERS TO RECEIVE CLASSIFIED IRAN BRIEFING
Many Democrats are expressing frustration with the President's decision, arguing he should have sought approval before taking such action.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Israel threatens "powerful strikes" on Iran after claiming ceasefire violations
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel is already showing signs of strain, after Israel accused the Iranians of violating the truce and threatened to launch "powerful strikes" on Tehran.
President Trump is urging both countries to honor the agreement brokered late on Monday night.
But our US Correspondent Simon Marks says events in the Middle East may be moving to derail it.
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India's national security advisor meets China's minister of foreign affairs in Beijing
Both sides have stressed the need for countering terrorism to maintain regional peace and stability, New Delhi's readout claims.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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UK PM Pledges Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to increase the UK's defence spending to 5% of its GDP by the year 2035- in line with new targets set to be announced at the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
The 32 member state alliance is expected to agree to the new 5% spending goal- 3.5% of which will be core defence spending with 1.5% being made up of spending on defence related areas.
The new figure represents a marked increase from NATO's previous defence spending expectation of 2% of GDP - with Starmer having pledged only earlier this year to reach 2.7% in 2027 and 3% by 2034.
The increases come after US President Donald Trump said in January that the 2% figure was "not enough" and that NATO members should be spending 5%.
Former Army intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram says the increase is recognition of the threats NATO faces.
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French opposition warn prime minister of possible no-confidence vote if no progress on pension changes
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NATO Summit gets underway
Netherlands today for a summit that the military alliance is calling
'historic.'
Heads of state are expected to approve plans to significantly ramp up
defense spending and military capabilities.
The summit is also an opportunity for leaders to speak directly with
the U.S. President to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and
Iran.
William Denselow reports from the NATO Summit in The Hague.
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Embassies Back Budapest Pride in Joint Statement
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ISRAEL SAYS IT HAS AGREED TO IRAN CEASEFIRE
Iran says if Israel stops its attacks it will do the same.
On Monday Iran launched missiles at an American air base in Qatar - in response to the US targeting its nuclear sites over the weekend.
American diplomat Mitchell B. Reiss says it does look to be a success for the US president.
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Iran noncommittal on Trump's ceasefire claims
Iran's Foreign Minister also said his country has not agreed to Trump's ceasefire and that Tehran will decide later whether to approve of taking part in the agreement.
But Iran also said that it will stop its attacks on Israel if Tel Aviv does.
Nina Maria Potts has more on the way ahead.
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TRUMP CLAIMS ISRAEL/IRAN CEASEFIRE
Iran says if Israel stops its attacks it will do the same.
On Monday Iran launched missiles at an American air base in Qatar - in response to the US targeting its nuclear sites over the weekend.
US vice-president JD Vance, speaking to Fox News, says it's a key moment.
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India diversifying its oil supply amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz blockade
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India, along with its Asian peers is bracing for impact as concerns about a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz remain.
Analysts say a protracted conflict could raise the cost of living and business in the most populous nation in the world.
Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.
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