NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced - AP News

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced  AP News

Vance Says Poland Troop Decision Will Push Europe to Step Up - Bloomberg.com

Vance Says Poland Troop Decision Will Push Europe to Step Up  Bloomberg.com

Bolivia Has Been Paralyzed by Protests. Here’s Why.

After two decades of leftist rule, many voters who backed Bolivia’s new, more conservative president say he’s made their lives harder and are demanding his removal.

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US to cut troops in Europe to lowest level since before Ukraine invasion

Pentagon plans to reduce deployment from four brigades to three

Vance says Poland troop deployment delayed, not canceled

One of the administration's most vocal critics of Europe, the US vice president said the US needs 'more of Europe standing on its own two feet,' which will 'continue to be our policy,' Vance told a White House briefing on Tuesday.

Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending

The Pentagon announced it is reducing Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three as the Trump administration pressures NATO allies on defense.

Pentagon taps Shield AI for low-cost drone program as Iran war accelerates demand for cheap drones

Shield AI is fresh off a $1 billion funding round, which valued the company at $12.7 billion

US troop withdrawal from Europe to take 'years' — general

NATO top commander Alexus Grynkewich said the US withdrawal would be "well-synchronized" with European allies. It comes after Donald Trump announced a decision to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany.

NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent

By Lorne Cook

U.S. troop deployment to Poland delayed, not canceled, says JD Vance

Last week U.S. officials said the deployment had been scrapped, the latest move by the Trump administration to slash troop numbers stationed with European NATO allies

By AFP

Marco Rubio set for India visit amid upcoming Quad talks in New Delhi

India is set to host a crucial Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend. This high-level gathering, involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, is seen as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting will likely address critical mineral supply chains and regional security concerns.

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US state secretary Marco Rubio to make first India visit from May 23-26

The Department of State announced the visit that would take Marco Rubio to Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi.

US troop withdrawals from Europe don’t harm NATO defences, says top commander - The Straits Times

US troop withdrawals from Europe don’t harm NATO defences, says top commander  The Straits Times

U.S. plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he ⁠expects European countries to take over from the United States primary responsibility for the continent's security.

Vance says US troop deployment to Poland has been delayed

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday told reporters that a U.S. troop deployment to Poland had been delayed, but added it was not accurate to say that the troops were being withdrawn from Europe. Vance, at a White House briefing, said the United States wants to encourage Europe to “take more ownership” of the common […]

NATO Discussing Deploying Troops In Hormuz If It Isn't Opened By July: Report

The idea has support from several members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, but doesn't yet have the necessary unanimous support, said a diplomat from a NATO country.

US troop withdrawals from Europe don't harm NATO defences: top commander

Allies should expect a "redeployment of US forces over time," NATO’s top commander said, as European countries build up their own military capabilities.

U.S. troop withdrawal will not undermine NATO defence in Europe, top commander says - The Star | Malaysia

U.S. troop withdrawal will not undermine NATO defence in Europe, top commander says  The Star | Malaysia

Oil Plummets As NATO Mulls Hormuz Deployment If Strait Not Open By July

Oil Plummets As NATO Mulls Hormuz Deployment If Strait Not Open By July In a huge and unexpected announcement, amid stalled US-Iran peace talks - which have proven a failure and illusive thus far, NATO now says it could deploy military assets to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Per breaking newswires Tuesday late morning: NATO TO CONSIDER HORMUZ DEPLOYMENT IF STRAIT NOT OPEN BY JULY President Trump has continuously chastised the NATO alliance for being largely bankrolled by...

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