Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists

The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.

By Alan Rappeport

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.

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

French AI startup Mistral CEO gives Europe two years to 'fight' American companies

Europe faces a critical two-year deadline to build its own AI infrastructure. Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch warns of US technology dependence if Europe fails to act. Control over chips, energy, and computing power is key to AI competition. Failure could leave Europe reliant on American digital services. Mistral is working to expand Europe's AI capacity.

By TOI TECH DESK

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

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a U.S. troop deployment to Poland had been delayed, but added it was not accurate to say that the troops were being withdrawn from Europe.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...

By Tyler Durden