Denmark vows to ‘defend every inch of our territory’ after Trump threatens to take over Greenland again US leader has threatened to pull troops from Europe if his demands are not met The Independent UK · Jul 8
Trump's Renewed Push for Greenland Control Draws Swift Rebuff As Denmark Vows To Defend ‘Every Inch’ of the Arctic Island Denmark pledged to defend its territory after President Donald Trump renewed his call for the U.S. to control Greenland—overshadowing the NATO summit in Turkey. Benzinga · Jul 8
'They're Cuckoo': Trump Declares Talks Waste of Time as Iran Ceasefire Ends and Oil Prices Push Higher Donald Trump latest remarks following the Iran ceasfire deal criticised Iranian leadership, straining diplomatic efforts and escalating tensions. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Finland's President Says 'Ukraine Has Won' War Against Russia by Preserving Sovereignty— But Warns Kyiv Still Needs Air Defense Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday that Ukraine has already won the war against Russia by preserving its independence, even as he warned NATO allies that Kyiv still urgently needs more air defense support. Benzinga · Jul 8
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over,' Says Talks Are 'a Waste of Time:' Report U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that a tentative ceasefire and memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over,” abruptly shattering a fragile peace agreement just ahead of the annual NATO summit in Turkey, Reuters reported. Benzinga · Jul 8
Trump covets Greenland for its location. Here's why Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates The Independent UK · Jul 8
Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after wave of strikes The US president described peace negotiations as a ‘waste of time’. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, a move which is likely to face strong resistance in Congress and which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would "destroy" the balance of power in the Middle East. France 24 · Jul 8
Nato summit: Trump says US could let Ukraine make Patriots and renews criticism of Spain and UK – as it happened US president say Spain ‘very bad’ in relation to Iran conflict and UK’s approach ‘not in spirit of Winston Churchill’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Starmer urges ‘unity’ at Nato summit again overshadowed by Trump The Prime Minister said the gathering would prove to be ‘very important’ against the background of the Ukraine war and the US conflict with Iran. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Oil prices jump over 5% after Trump suggests ceasefire with Iran has ended following fresh US strikes – as it happened Brent crude spikes to a daily high of $79.26, gas prices rise, stock markets slide and government bond yields surge on inflation and rate hike fears The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Mike Pence Asks Trump Not to Lift Turkey Sanctions, Giving Ankara F-35 Jets Would Be a 'Strategic Mistake' That Undermines US, Israel and NATO Security Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Donald Trump to reconsider plans to ease sanctions on Turkey and restore its access to F-35 fighter jets, warning the move could create major security risks for the U.S. and its allies. Benzinga · Jul 8
Greenland 'not for sale', Danish PM says at NATO summit Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday that Greenland was "not for sale" following remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting the territory should be controlled by Washington and not Copenhagen. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8
The Latest: NATO chief supports US military strikes on Iran as alliance meets in Turkey The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman The Independent UK · Jul 8
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Ukraine's Key Military Aid Hub Comes Under Political Strain as Poland Row Escalates Diplomatic tensions between Poland and Ukraine intensify over historical disputes, impacting NATO's logistics route for military aid. Despite disagreements, Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport remains vital for Western support.
The Times of India · Jul 8 2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's…
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Trump Lifts Turkey Sanctions and Dangles F-35 Jets, Defying a Law Congress Wrote to Stop Exactly This President Trump plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider F-35 jet sales, facing opposition from US lawmakers and allies due to Turkey's S-400 acquisition
The Times of India · Jul 8 'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war Admitting that he was "very disappointed" with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking…
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Trump Threatens to Remove All US Troops From Europe as Greenland Fight Overshadows NATO Summit in Ankara Trump said the US 'could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe' as his Greenland demands collided with the NATO summit in Ankara, putting 80,000 American troops in the spotlight.
France 24 · Jul 8 Ukraine's Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands Ukraine signed three new agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands to share its battlefield-tested drone expertise, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with NATO allies amid continued Russian missile attacks.
AAP · Jul 7 PM pressured to confront China over missile test Anthony Albanese is being urged to pick up the phone and discuss China's test-firing of a missile into the Pacific with the Asian superpower's leader.
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit The announcement comes ahead of a meeting of Nato’s North Atlantic Council in Ankara.
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Trump Appears 'Disoriented' as Turkish President Erdogan Guides 'Wandering' President at NATO Summit A brief interaction between Erdoğan and Trump at a NATO ceremony in Ankara has sparked global debate, with differing interpretations of the footage highlighting perceived vulnerabilities in both.
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Trump Blames Denmark for 'Hurting' NATO Ties by Refusing to Hand Over Greenland President Trump renews his call for US control of Greenland, citing security concerns, during a NATO summit in Turkey, causing friction with European allies.
International Business Times · Jul 7 Trump Has Been At Odds With Most NATO Allies. It Has Just Delivered Good News For One Of Them President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the alliance's annual summit and announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey, potentially paving the way for Ankara's return to the F-35 fighter jet program.