NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage HELSINKI: The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World NATO chief says Ukraine not strong enough for peace talks now BRUSSELS: Ukraine is not currently in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia, NATO chief Mark Rutte... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:09pm
World NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy’s criticism of Germany’s Scholz is unfair BERLIN: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he considered the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf... Published 23 Dec, 2024 11:57am
World Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other... Published 19 Dec, 2024 08:54am
World NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte BRUSSELS: A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:03pm
World Volodymyr Zelensky huddles with European leaders as Trump looms BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:36am
World NATO chief to hold Ukraine talks with Zelensky, European leaders BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte will hold talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European... Published 16 Dec, 2024 05:21pm
World Turkiye Erdogan discusses Syria with NATO chief ISTANBUL: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the latest developments in Syria in phone call with NATO... Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:10pm
World NATO chief discusses ‘global security’ with Trump BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:24pm
World Russia’s nuclear threats ‘irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: EU top diplomat Josep Borrell accused Russia on Tuesday of issuing “completely irresponsible” nuclear... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:38pm
World NATO ‘must do more than just keep Ukraine in fight’, says Rutte PARIS: NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday called on Western countries to ramp up support for Ukraine in its fight... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:51pm
World North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says BUDAPEST: The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:04pm
World NATO’s Mark Rutte congratulates Trump on US election BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican claimed victory in the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:30pm
World NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election: Rutte BERLIN: NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte said... Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:42pm
World NATO chief confirms North Korean troops are in Russia’s Kursk BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia ... Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:27am
World North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia: Pentagon WASHINGTON: North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to train in Russia, the Pentagon said Monday, more than tripling... Published 28 Oct, 2024 11:02pm
World North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict: NATO’s Rutte BRUSSELS: If North Korea were to send troops to Ukraine to fight on Russia’s behalf it would significantly escalate... Published 21 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
World New NATO boss Rutte pledges support for Ukraine, plays down Trump fears BRUSSELS: NATO’s new chief Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday and said he was not worried about... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:18pm
World Mark Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms BRUSSELS: Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO’s secretary general on Tuesday as the Western... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
World Dutch parties reach coalition deal: Wilders THE HAGUE: Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians finally clinched a... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Erdogan expects new NATO chief to address Turkey’s terror concerns ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expected NATO’s next secretary general to prioritise Turkey’s... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:40pm
World Dutch PM Rutte in strong position to become NATO chief BRUSSELS/LONDON: The United States, Britain and France on Thursday backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte ... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
World UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief LONDON: Britain and Germany on Thursday threw their weight behind Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's... Published 22 Feb, 2024 11:56pm
World Dutch prepare delivery of F-16 jets to Ukraine THE HAGUE: The Netherlands announced Friday it was preparing delivery of 18 of the American-made F-16 combat jets... Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:45pm
World EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine support BRUSSELS: EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:06am
World Rutte favourite to be next NATO boss despite Dutch vote shock BRUSSELS: Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO’s next chief, even... Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:45am
World Dutch vote in tight race to pick a new prime minister AMSTERDAM: Dutch voters cast their ballots on Wednesday in a nail-biting election in which opinion polls show at... Published 22 Nov, 2023 10:48am
World France, Netherlands agree on ways EU could deal with US state aid, Dutch PM says AMSTERDAM: France and the Netherlands are aligned when it comes to the ways the European Union could deal with the... Published 31 Jan, 2023 12:45am
World Macron says fighter jets for Ukraine 'not excluded' THE HAGUE: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he would not rule out the delivery of fighter planes to... Published 31 Jan, 2023 12:32am
World Dutch to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands will send a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, Dutch news agency ANP reported on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 10:46pm