NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 14, 2025
NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya from Wednesday will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month. ... more
U.S. to begin immediately removing 1,000 transgender service members from military
Washington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025
The Pentagon will begin immediately removing 1,000 transgender service members from the military, according to a memo issued Thursday, after the Supreme Court earlier this week ruled in favor of the Trump administration's ban on transgender soldiers. ... more
Rights groups take UK govt to court over Israel arms sales
London (AFP) May 13, 2025
Rights groups and NGOs took the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. ... more