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India Reaffirms US Defence Cooperation

By BPN News Desk
India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States during high-level engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also held discussions with NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone as part of India’s wider defence diplomacy outreach. India-US Defence
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International

Russia Says Mines Found On Tanker

By BPN News Desk
Russia has said several magnetic mines were found on a tanker at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, triggering fresh security concerns around energy infrastructure and maritime traffic. The devices were reportedly detected during an inspection and later deactivated. Magnetic Mines Found On Tanker Russia’s Investigative Committee said divers found magnetic mines attached to
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Marco Rubio To Visit India After NATO Meeting

By BPN News Desk
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from May 23 to 26 after attending a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden, with trade, energy security and defence cooperation expected to be key areas of discussion. Marco Rubio India Visit Rubio’s India visit will include stops in Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi. […]
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US To Withdraw Troops From Germany

By BPN News Desk
NATO is seeking clarity from Washington after the United States announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move that has raised fresh questions about transatlantic defence coordination. US Troop Withdrawal From Germany The planned withdrawal would reduce the number of American military personnel stationed in Germany over the next six to 12 months. […]
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US Weighs NATO Allies Over Iran War Support

By BPN News Desk
The United States is weighing NATO allies on a tiered basis based on how much support they offered during the Iran war, exposing fresh strains inside the alliance as Washington reassesses burden-sharing. The move comes after friction over military assistance, naval support and wider cooperation during the conflict, with some European members seen in Washington […]
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Mark Rutte Says Trump Is Disappointed With NATO

By BPN News Desk
Trump renewed his criticism of NATO after a closed-door White House meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, with Rutte later saying the U.S. president was “clearly disappointed” with several allies. The remarks came amid growing divisions inside the alliance over support during the Iran conflict and have intensified questions about the future of transatlantic unity. […]
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Trump Slams NATO, Revives Greenland Threat

By BPN News Desk
Trump sharply criticised NATO after the alliance declined to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions with European allies and reviving his threat over Greenland. The latest remarks added to growing strain within the transatlantic alliance after the Iran conflict exposed major differences over military support and regional strategy. Trump
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Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks

By BPN News Desk
Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against fresh remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, opening another round of public friction between the two leaders at a time of wider strain between Washington and European allies. The exchange has drawn attention not only because of the personal tone […]