Page 8 - Latest Updates on NATO
Ukraine's possible entry may be biggest challenge at upcoming Nato meet
The world's biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member. Military spending by member nations lags behind long-standing goals
 "Ukraine's possible entry may be biggest challenge at upcoming Nato meet")
Solidarity or squabbling: Test of Nato's unity at annual Vilnius summit
The world's biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member
 "Solidarity or squabbling: Test of Nato's unity at annual Vilnius summit")
China looms large as Asian leaders seek to enhance ties with NATO
Japan PM will use opportunity to stress the need for relations between Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to be stronger, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said
 "China looms large as Asian leaders seek to enhance ties with NATO")
Romania aims to open F-16 pilot training facility for allies, Ukraine
Romanian pilots who operate F-16 aircraft will be trained here, and the facility will later be opened to the participation of pilots from allied and NATO partner states, including Ukraine
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Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech, respecting minorities
Turkiye has blocked Swedish accession since last year, citing reasons including anti-Turkish and anti-Islamic protests in Stockholm
 "Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech, respecting minorities")
US President Biden hosting Swedish PM in a show of support for Nato bid
Sweden and neighbor Finland ended their longstanding policy of military nonalignment after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022
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Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability
But Hakan Fidan said Turkey would still approve Sweden's membership in the military alliance if Stockholm completes its homework and presses ahead with efforts to address Turkey's concerns
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Biden to embark on Europe trip from July 9-13 to bolster Nato alliance
During his trip from July 9-13, President Biden will first travel to London, United Kingdom for engagements with King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to further strengthen relationship
NATO tentatively agrees to ask Stoltenberg to remain head for another year
The much-anticipated decision to formally ask Stoltenberg to extend his tenure for another year is expected to happen relatively soon, the official said
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Explained: Why Turkey has not yet approved Sweden's bid of joining Nato
Despite Sweden implementing new anti-terror legislation in June, Turkey still claims Sweden has not taken sufficient "concrete steps"
 "Explained: Why Turkey has not yet approved Sweden's bid of joining Nato")
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Nato warns against underestimating Russian forces, increases preparedness
Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance may decide to further boost its strength and readiness to face Russia and its ally Belarus when NATO leaders meet in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on July 11-12
Biden denies US, Nato's role in Russia mutiny, calls it struggle in system
Biden and administration officials declined an immediate assessment of what the 22-hour uprising by the Wagner Group might mean for Russia's war in Ukraine
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NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into fold before summit
It's a last-ditch effort to have the Nordic country standing alongside the allies at a major summit next month
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Denmark to start training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s amid war with Russia
Ukrainian pilots must spend six to eight months of training before a possible donation of Danish F-16 aircraft can become a reality, Denmark's acting Defence Minister said
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NATO moves to protect undersea pipelines amid Russian sabotage threat
NATO was spurred into action after an apparent attack on two Baltic Sea gas pipelines in September
NATO to protect undersea pipelines, cables amid Russian sabotage threat
NATO launched a new centre Friday for protecting undersea pipelines and cables following the still-unsolved apparent attack on the Nord Stream pipelines
NATO sees no change in Russia's nuclear posture despite Belarus' claims
US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are gathering for a summit on July 11-12 in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, about 35 kilometres from the Belarus border
Nato debates ways to boost ties with Ukraine as war against invasion drags
NATO defence ministers gathered Thursday to discuss future relations with Ukraine as Russia's war on the country thwarts its hopes of joining the world's biggest security alliance soon
Nato set to boost troops on high alert and increase ammunition production
NATO is set to boost the number of troops on high alert and increase ammunition production, its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said
