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 NATO chief says ‘no alternative’ to helping Ukraine stop Putin BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday the West has “no alternative” but to keep backing Ukraine’s... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
World Denmark’s tough lady in play as new NATO chief ahead of White House visit COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday,... Published 02 Jun, 2023 06:52pm
World Italy’s Meloni backs Ukraine in NATO chief call ROME: New Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed support for Ukraine in her first phone call on Thursday... Published 27 Oct, 2022 06:58pm
World Ukraine under pressure in east as NATO chief says Russia must not win KYIV: Ukraine said on Thursday it had been forced to cede some territory in the east of the country in the face of a... Published 05 Aug, 2022 08:03am
World Ukraine facing ‘brutality’ unseen in Europe since WWII: NATO chief MADRID: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday urged alliance leaders heading to a summit in Madrid to keep up their... Published 28 Jun, 2022 05:45pm
World NATO chief Stoltenberg says Turkey’s security concerns are legitimate HELSINKI: Security concerns raised by Turkey in its opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership... Published 12 Jun, 2022 07:27pm
World NATO chief Stoltenberg to stay extra year amid Ukraine war BRUSSELS: NATO leaders on Thursday extended the mandate of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for an extra year as the... Published 24 Mar, 2022 07:35pm
World Putin made ‘big mistake’ invading Ukraine: NATO chief BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of making a “big mistake”... Published 24 Mar, 2022 12:50pm
World Putin has 'shattered peace' in Europe: NATO chief LASK: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had "shattered peace in Europe" ... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:31pm
World NATO to step up deterrence measures after Russian attack, calls summit BRUSSELS: NATO announced that it will take additional steps to strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defence ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 04:41pm
World Russia makes demands that it knows NATO cannot fulfill, Stoltenberg says MUNICH: Moscow is confronting NATO with demands it knows the alliance cannot meet, NATO Secretary-General Jens... Published 19 Feb, 2022 03:12pm
World US VP Harris warns 'severe consequence' for Russia in meeting with NATO chief MUNICH: US Vice President Kamala Harris met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday and said there will be... Published 18 Feb, 2022 06:42pm
World NATO chief says 'cautious optimism' over Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday indications from Russia it was willing to pursue diplomacy over... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:09pm
World Biden and Putin to speak as Ukraine warnings mount WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will speak on Saturday as Western... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 12:48pm
World NATO chief says Russian build up at 'dangerous moment' BRUSSELS: Russia's deployment for a military exercise in Belarus and on the borders of Ukraine marks a "dangerous... Published 10 Feb, 2022 04:32pm
World Britain, Poland and Ukraine in cooperation talks over Russian threat KYIV: Britain, Poland and Ukraine are working to strengthen their three-way cooperation in the face of the threat of... Published 01 Feb, 2022 05:51pm
World NATO chief sees 'wide range' of possible actions by Russia BRUSSELS: Russia could conduct a "wide range" of aggressive acts against Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said ... Published 28 Jan, 2022 08:26pm
World Stoltenberg invites Russia, NATO allies to new talks BERLIN: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday he had invited Russia and allies of the North Atlantic alliance to... Published 18 Jan, 2022 07:33pm
World NATO chief says allies ready for more Russia talks BRUSSELS: NATO allies have "significant differences" with Russia over its demands for new security rules in Europe,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 07:17pm
World NATO chief backs Ukraine against Russia demands BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday rejected Russian calls for Ukraine to be excluded from... Published 16 Dec, 2021 06:17pm
World Putin says Russia will follow up fast after Ukraine call with Biden MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would send ideas to Washington within a week... Updated 08 Dec, 2021 09:34pm
World Russia planning Ukraine offensive with up to 175,000 troops: report WASHINGTON: Russia is orchestrating a multi-front offensive involving up to 175,000 troops as soon as next year, The... Published 04 Dec, 2021 10:59am
World US vows to prevent any Russian invasion of Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said he would make it "very, very difficult" for Russia to launch any invasion of... Published 04 Dec, 2021 10:49am
World NATO chief says Russia would pay 'high price' for Ukraine aggression LONDON: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Russia not to use force against neighbour Ukraine on ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 08:31pm
World NATO says to support Afghan govt 'as much as possible' NATO Allies are deeply concerned about the high levels of violence caused by the Taliban's offensive, including attacks on civilians, targeted killings, and reports of other serious human rights abuses Published 13 Aug, 2021 09:35pm
World NATO envoys to hold urgent meeting on Afghanistan "It is about determining who does what, when, and how, and what support is given for this." Leading NATO powers the US and Britain have ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their citizens Published 13 Aug, 2021 07:56pm
World NATO chief says 'all options open' on Afghan withdrawal US President is reviewing the accord and said last week it would be "tough" for Washington to meet that date. Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:06pm
World NATO chief says defence spending up despite pandemic The NATO report said that last year 11 of the alliance's 30 members met the two percent target, up from nine in the report for 2019. Published 16 Mar, 2021 07:08pm
World China's rise has 'consequences' for transatlantic security: NATO chief BRUSSELS: Western allies and close partners need to forge stronger ties as China's rise has "consequences" for... Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm