NATO news

UK defence

John Healey resigns as defence secretary over spending plan

In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Healey said the government’s defence investment plan does not meet the demands facing the UK

Jun 11, 2026

U.S. troop posture

Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany

The drawdown is expected over six to 12 months and comes as Trump clashes with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other NATO allies over the war with Iran

May 04, 2026

U.S.-Germany relations

Trump says U.S. is reviewing troop cuts in Germany

The president said a decision could come soon after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran war

Apr 30, 2026

Trump–Meloni Clash Escalates Over Pope’s Anti-War Stance

Italian PM Rebukes Trump’s Criticism of Pope Leo XIV, Signaling Growing Rift on Religion and Foreign Policy

Apr 14, 2026