Rutte attempts to ease Trump-NATO rift over Iran ahead of annual summit
NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month’s NATO summit.
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Trump meets NATO chief at White House
The NATO secretary-general has tried to smooth over differences with Donald Trump in a White House meeting.
Video: 39 Seconds Apart, 2 Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Buildings Collapse
The first quake, with an epicenter 21 kilometers (13 miles) west of the coastal town of Moron, occurred at 2204 GMT. Thirty-nine seconds later, a 7.5-magnitude quake struck about 45 kilometers away.
Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teen…
Greek island waves goodbye to troubled cruise ship after legal and crew standoff
Miray Cruises’ Gemini spent nearly two months anchored off Greek resort town, much to the dismay of its residents
Abandoned cruise ship seafarers set to go home after Piraeus tow
Miray Cruises’ Gemini spent nearly two months anchored off Greek resort town, much to the dismay of its residents
Trump seeks US$88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war
The administration requested about US$67 billion for the Pentagon, including US$21 billion for munitions and other military capabilities, US$17.3 billion for operational costs and US$12.1 billion for classified programmes.
Trump says algae-laden Reflecting Pool ‘looks perfect’ at partisan rally for America’s 250th birthday
Trump stepped in to deliver a MAGA speech after several artists dropped out of the event, citing political concerns
Trump kicks off America’s 250th celebration with campaign-style rally
President on National Mall rattles off list of apparent victories and says ‘I am thrilled to declare America is back’ Donald Trump kicked off what was intended to be a “spectacular birthday party” for American’s 250th year of independence with a politi…
ODNI deputy director pushed out amid Pulte shakeup
The acting director of national intelligence has removed roughly 50 career and political staffers since Friday.