Nato summit expected to be triumphant for Trump and deflating for Ukraine US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025
Trump’s strikes on Iran could upend delicate plans for NATO summit deal on defense spending NATO leaders hoping summit will result in commitment to spending 5 percent of GDP on defense amid threats from Russia The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
UK to spend 5% of GDP on security as wars rage in Europe and Middle East, says Starmer ahead of Nato summit The Prime Minister stressed Britain has been plunged into an ‘era of radical uncertainty’ by growing threats Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
UK will commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 Keir Starmer says investment in national security will also deepen Britain’s commitment to Nato The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
Starmer pledges to spend 5% of GDP on national security and defence by 2035 But Downing Street will not say how the new Nato commitment will be paid for The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
All eyes on Donald Trump as Nato faces an existential test NEWS ANALYSIS: Sir Keir Starmer is desperate to demonstrate that Britain is a leader in Nato, but all eyes will be on the volatile US president as the alliance faces an existential test, writes Millie Cooke The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Starmer to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 at Nato summit The figure is in line with the demands of President Donald Trump, who has called for Nato allies to shoulder more of the burden of European defence. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Trump’s budget demands, Iran to split NATO summit focus NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
Nato to unveil new 5% defence spending target this week, chief indicates Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is among the world leaders expected in The Hague in the Netherlands this week for the Nato summit. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Rutte: NATO's new 5% target is 'quantum leap' to improve air defence and buy 'thousands' of tanks The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP. Euronews · Jun 23, 2025
NATO agrees to 5% higher defence spending target ahead key summit at The Hague This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include weapons and troops and an additional 1.5 percent on defence-related investments such as cybersecurity and military mobility. Euronews · Jun 23, 2025
NATO Strikes Spending Deal, But Spain Exemption Claim Risks Trump Ire NATO on Sunday signed off on a pledge to ramp up defence spending before its upcoming summit, but Madrid insisted it would not need to hit the five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Jun 22, 2025
Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said. Fortune · Jun 22, 2025
Japan pulls out of talks with Trump administration after ‘being ordered to spend more on defence’ The two countries were set to hold annual security talks on 1 July The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025 Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that – and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy Following a sharp drop in Tesla’s share price, outlets reported that the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, had “lost” US$34 billion (£25 billion) in a single day. That figure exceeds the annual GDP of countries like Iceland, Jamaica or Mauritius. Gaining or losing even 0.001% of that wealth would be…
Euronews · Jun 19, 2025 Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending plan as 'unreasonable' Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025 Spain rejects Nato plan for member states to spend 5% of GDP on defence PM Pedro Sánchez says he wants a ‘more flexible formula’ that would make target optional or allow Madrid to opt out
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025 Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable' Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”
Newslaundry · Jun 19, 2025 Unpacking the data: Why India’s poverty decline may not be what it seems Discussions on poverty in India have long centred on the Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) which are conducted nationwide. These surveys measure how much households spend and are often used as a stand-in for household income since reliable income data is hard to collect in developing countries.
AAP · Jun 18, 2025 New Zealand enjoys GDP bump of 0.8 per cent in Q1 New Zealand has posted its best quarterly GDP growth figures in almost two years, though the economy is still 1.1 per cent smaller than it was a year ago.
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2025 Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future.
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025 Trump may push Albanese on defence spending, but Australia has leverage it can use, too Ahead of a prospective meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit Canada, two key developments have bumped defence issues to the top of the alliance agenda.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Keir Starmer must come to the defence of his chancellor’s spending review THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In spite of Rachel Reeves’s much-vaunted increase in MoD expenditure, a rise to 2.6 per cent of GDP can only be achieved by draining the overseas aid budget, reallocating intelligence agency funds, and other sleights of hand. When the prime minister faces Nato leaders, including Donald…
Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025 Stocks mixed amid GDP miss and fresh trade worry The UK economy fell at a faster pace than expected in April, numbers on Thursday showed, as services output slumped.
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025 The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening The UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises…