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  Trump invokes Greenland while lambasting NATO over Iran war: 'Big, poorly run, piece of ice'

  World | April 09, 2026 7:23 IST

  US President Donald Trump also voiced strong concerns about NATO during a private meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, as tensions within the group continue to grow amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

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  'It all began with Greenland': Trump blasts NATO over Iran war snub, calls it a 'paper tiger'

  World | April 07, 2026 7:04 IST

  Donald Trump came down heavily on NATO and key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia for not supporting the US during the Iran war. He called NATO a “paper tiger” and said the conflict has permanently changed his view of the alliance.

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  'Looks like Putin's dream plan': Polish PM Tusk rebukes Trump over NATO threats amid Gulf conflict

  World | April 02, 2026 16:24 IST

  Notably, Trump has repeatedly criticised NATO for not supporting the United States in the Middle East conflict. In an interview with The Telegraph on Wednesday, he said he was never convinced by NATO’s strength and had long believed it was ineffective.

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  Trump to ditch NATO? US President's 'will never forget' remark for allies over 'no support' in Gulf

  World | March 26, 2026 16:39 IST

  Notably, Trump has been strongly critical of his NATO allies in the past few weeks. Earlier on Friday, Trump called NATO countries “cowards” for not supporting the US and Israel in the ongoing operation, warning that their stance would not be forgotten.

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  'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor': Trump's reply to reporter on Iran makes Japan PM uneasy

  World | March 20, 2026 12:18 IST

  Notably, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military strike against the US Pacific Fleet. Its goal was to cripple American naval power, enabling Japan to expand in Southeast Asia, ultimately drawing the US into World War II.

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  UK PM Starmer seeks Trump's apology for 'downplaying' NATO's role in Afghanistan: 'Insulting'

  World | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  Referring to NATO’s role in Afghanistan war, Trump suggested their troops, except those from the US, stayed 'a little back, a little off the front lines.' He argued that the US has not relied on NATO in the past.

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  Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after 20-month-long delay

  World | January 24, 2024 1:39 IST

  Turkey, a NATO member, has been dragging its feet on ratifying Sweden’s accession for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups it regards as security threats.

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  Bill to terminate Pakistan's designation as major non-NATO ally introduced in US House

  World | January 04, 2021 9:12 IST

  The bill also notes that the US President cannot issue a separate designation of Pakistan as a Major NATO ally, unless a presidential certification that Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan.

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  US Senate passes legislative provision to give India 'NATO ally' like status

  World | July 03, 2019 11:36 IST

  The US recognised India as a "Major Defence Partner" in 2016, a designation that allows India to buy more advanced and sensitive technologies from America at par with that of the US' closest allies and partners, and ensures enduring cooperation into the future.

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  Turkey, US plan a IS free zone in northern Syria

  World | July 28, 2015 7:52 IST

  Beirut: US and Turkey have agreed to a plan to root out IS from a strip of Syrian territory along the Turkish border, a plan that could lead to a a safe haven for tens

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  INS Vikramaditya may have been snooped by NATO allies

  India | November 19, 2013 19:53 IST

  New Delhi: Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya may have been snooped by a surveillance aircraft belonging to one of the NATO countries when it was undergoing sea trials in Russia.The aircraft carrier may have been snooped

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  Allies Must Share Burden In Austerity Age : Leon Panetta

  World | November 19, 2011 8:51 IST

  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Nov 19: US defense secretary Leon Panetta told a gathering of NATO allies on Friday that the United States will not use its financial problems as an excuse to walk away from