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FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building, on day three of a partial government shutdown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
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Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte displays charts during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
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Leader vows to boost defence spending despite budget cuts
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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ANALYSIS - EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks next to Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis (not pictured) during a press conference in Prague, Czech Republic, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny
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Rutte says NATO facing great dangers on multiple fronts
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Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
06/04/2026
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Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
23/03/2026
Black soot after reported black rain following a strike on fuel tanks, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 10, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over US$11 billion in six days, source says
12/03/2026
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Israel sharply boosting defence spending to finance Iran war
11/03/2026
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Trump threatens to halt US trade with Spain over military bases, defence spending
04/03/2026
Germany urges France to boost defence spending
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Germany urges France to boost defence spending
16/02/2026
UK plans to further hike defence spending
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UK plans to further hike defence spending
16/02/2026
FILE PHOTO: A soldier speaks to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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US lawmakers step up pressure on Taiwan parliament to approve defence spending
13/02/2026

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