NATO must avoid any retrenchment along the flanks of the military bloc to maintain credible deterrence against Russian aggression at the time when the US is focused on the war in the Middle East, according to the Norwegian defense minister.

“Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!” Trump said about the alliance.

Martha MacCallum reported that Donald Trump believes Japan is a better friend to the United States than NATO allies who have not stepped up to help. The post Trump Tells Fox’s Martha MacCallum That Japan Is a ‘Better Ally’ than NATO: ‘There for Us’ first appeared on Mediaite.

A fake X post attributed to Starmer said he expected the U.S. to withdraw from U.K. bases within 48 hours.

The Ukrainian-led team, which included other NATO forces, beat the NATO-led team in every scenario, using naval drones to target ships and ports.

NATO countries have so far rejected President Trump's call for help with the Strait of Hormuz. Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins to discuss.

Oil prices remain volatile as energy infrastructure is damaged and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. Follow for live news updates.

Czech President Petr Pavel signed the 2026 budget into law but warned defence outlays were not corresponding to growing security ​threats and NATO spending commitments, his office said on Friday.