NATO Chief Says European Leaders Vow to Boost Defense Spending

Emanuel stated, “The truth is we’re responsible for letting you get dependent on us.”
When asked about Trump’s call for increased defense spending, Emanuel replied, “Of course he does.”
Emanuel supported Trump’s proposal for NATO allies to allocate 5 percent of their GDP to defense by 2035, a commitment made at the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague. This proposal received criticism from Spanish Prime

ANKARA, July 09, Eurotoday Newspaper – The latest NATO summit in Ankara saw leaders of America’s allies grappling with the unpredictable nature of Donald Trump. As the U.S. president joined them, attendees faced a dichotomy: a leader who frequently praises the dedication of the alliance while simultaneously threatening to implode its foundations. This latest gathering proved that both sides of h

“I had issues with Spain, but they’ve resolved them today. Spain was very generous, as I told them I’d stop trading,” Trump said aboard Air Force One, noting that Spain honored a payment request.
Trump’s remarks caused confusion in Madrid.
After the comments surfaced Thursday, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told RTVE he was unsure what Trump referred to, stating, “O

MOSCOW, July 09, Eurotoday Newspaper – Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine and is instead highly likely to escalate the war in the coming months, according to an exclusive report by Reuters. This revelation from three sources close to the Kremlin sharply contradicts optimistic public statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently cla

In the 2025-2026 agricultural season, ending June 30, the European Union boosted soft wheat exports by 8% from the previous season, reaching 23.42 million tonnes, as reported by the European Commission. Barley exports also surged by nearly 73% year-on-year, totaling 8.98 million tonnes.
Meanwhile, EU corn imports decreased by over 6.5% compared to the 2024-2025 season, falling to 18.47 million to

Russia carried out nuclear military training in Belarus in May, but President Vladimir Putin has so far stopped short of making direct nuclear threats to Kyiv. Despite urging from Russian politicians, Putin has stated that Ukraine’s strikes do not inflict sufficient damage to necessitate a nuclear response from his government.
Last month, Saint Petersburg MP Viktor Perov encouraged his colle

JINJIANG, China, July 09, Eurotoday Newspaper – A fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China resulted in at least 28 deaths on Thursday, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. The blaze engulfed the multi-storey building of footwear manufacturer Huiteng in Fujian province, trapping workers on the rooftop.
The incident began around noon local time. Xinhua reported that 239 people were p

A passport stamped in one queue but waved through in another can make Schengen travel appear arbitrary. It is not. The rules are structured, but they are applied in different places by different authorities, highlighting the importance of a practical guide to Schengen border checks for residents, tourists, students, cross-border workers, and families alike.
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LONDON, July 09, Eurotoday Newspaper – Andy Burnham, widely expected to become the next British prime minister later this month, has signaled his intention to exert greater pressure on the Israeli government regarding its ongoing actions in Gaza. The incoming leader’s comments follow recent reports that he seeks a more robust approach than that of his predecessor.
In a recent interview, Burnham