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Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland

Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally

French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Advocates for Reduced Financial Aid to Ukraine

French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Advocates for Reduced Financial Aid to Ukraine

Marine Le Pen, co-leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, stated on September 16, 2026, that France should scale back its financial support for Ukraine due to domestic financial constraints. While she supports continued training and equipment provision for Ukrainian soldiers, Le Pen emphasized that France cannot maintain its current level of financial aid, citing the significant amount already provided. Her comments come less than a year before the French presidential election, where polls suggest she is a leading candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron. Le Pen argued that France cannot continue spending heavily abroad when there are insufficient funds for domestic needs, such as indexing pensions. Her stance aligns with her party's co-leader, Jordan Bardella, who previously stated that France cannot indefinitely finance Ukraine without guarantees. The RN has faced criticism from other French parties regarding its Ukraine policy, particularly after Louis Aliot, the RN's vice-presiden...

US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi

US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi

TOKYO/TAIPEI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - US allies in Asia are growing anxious that President Donald Trump may be tempted to soften Washington's support for Taiwan in return for an economic win with Beijing as he prepares to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week.

President Trump Announces Progress Towards Permanent U.S. Military Base in Poland

President Trump Announces Progress Towards Permanent U.S. Military Base in Poland

President Trump has announced significant progress in negotiations for the establishment of a permanent U.S. military base in Poland. The exact location for the base is expected to be revealed shortly. According to President Trump, this breakthrough was facilitated by the leadership of Polish President Karol Nawrocki. President Trump emphasized that the creation of this base would mark a historic milestone in the relationship between the United States and Poland, strengthening their alliance. The announcement was made by the White House chief on Truth Social. Earlier reports indicated that a U.S. delegation was scheduled to visit Poland to assess potential sites for such a permanent military installation. This development follows Poland's recent signing of a $4 billion loan guarantee agreement with the U.S. under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, intended for the purchase of American military equipment.

Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review

Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review

By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A key Senate Democrat has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure that U.S. diplomats are involved in a Pentagon-led review of America's military presence in Europe that has alarmed NATO allies.

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

By Ingrid Melander, Charlotte Van Campenhout and Yves Herman STRASBOURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Canada and Europe should ally to protect their markets, democracies and rule of law in a world dominated by the United States and China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, after an EU proposal to

Analysis-Canada, EU face limits to relationship after symbolic EU overture to Carney

Analysis-Canada, EU face limits to relationship after symbolic EU overture to Carney

By Maria Cheng TORONTO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured this week an offer to become the European Union's first associate member, a mostly symbolic victory in his campaign to demonstrate Canada can flourish while decreasing its reliance on the United States.

Governor Mills Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Maine-Montenegro National Guard Partnership

Governor Mills Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Maine-Montenegro National Guard Partnership

Governor Janet Mills of Maine has arrived in Podgorica, Montenegro, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National Guard State Partnership between Maine and Montenegro. She is accompanied by Maine Major General Diane Dunn. This partnership, established in 2006 through a bilateral affairs agreement involving the U.S. Department of Defense, the State of Maine, and the Government of Montenegro, links U.S. states and territories with other nations to foster collaboration in military, security, and disaster response capabilities. During her visit, Governor Mills and Major General Dunn are scheduled to meet with 30 Maine National Guardsmen participating in Common Challenge 2026, a multinational mountain training exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, readiness, and cooperation among partner nations. They will also engage in bilateral discussions with Montenegrin government and defense leaders. The Governor's Office plans to release updates and photos from the visit, with Governor Mills expected to re...

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven others

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

By Maria Rugamer, Michael Kahn and Supantha Mukherjee Sept 16 (Reuters) - European militaries are increasingly exploring cheaper missiles and interceptors after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed the limits of small inventories of high-end weapons.

Poland Warns Russia of Swift NATO Defeat in Escalated Conflict, Urges Aggressive Military Exercises

Poland Warns Russia of Swift NATO Defeat in Escalated Conflict, Urges Aggressive Military Exercises

Poland's Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, has issued a strong warning to Russia, asserting that NATO could swiftly defeat Moscow if a direct conflict were to erupt. Sikorski emphasized that the combined economic power and defense budgets of Baltic Sea countries alone surpass Russia's war budget, indicating Russia's limited capacity for a prolonged confrontation with the West. He cited Ukraine's success in disabling half of Russia's refining capacity in six months as an example, suggesting NATO could achieve similar results in a fraction of the time. Sikorski also accused the Kremlin of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism, including a recent attempt to blow up a passenger train in Poland, which was thwarted due to operational failure. He called for aggressive NATO military exercises near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave to create uncertainty for Moscow and potentially force a withdrawal of troops from Ukraine. This stance comes as Poland rapidly expands its military, aiming to build Europe's largest land ...