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NATO allies hit record defense spending, Rutte credits Trump administration

NATO allies hit record defense spending, Rutte credits Trump administration

All members meet 2% of GDP target for first time; Europe and Canada raise budgets by 20% amid growing security threats

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Pentagon getting ready for huge 'final blow' in Iran war: Report
26.03.2026

Pentagon getting ready for huge 'final blow' in Iran war: Report

'Dramatic military escalation' expected if there is no progress in talks between Tehran, Washington

Trump calls Iranian negotiators ‘strange,’ urges them to get serious
26.03.2026

Trump calls Iranian negotiators ‘strange,’ urges them to get serious

‘They are ‘begging’ us to make a deal,’ says Trump, saying it won’t be pretty if they don’t act ‘before it is too late’

Trump says NATO has done ‘absolutely nothing’ on Iran
26.03.2026

Trump says NATO has done ‘absolutely nothing’ on Iran

‘US needs nothing from NATO,’ but ‘never forget’ this very important point in time, says US president

Chicago school to use AI in classroom instruction this fall, report says
26.03.2026

Chicago school to use AI in classroom instruction this fall, report says

Model blends tech-led lessons with human 'guides'

US academic sues Texas university after being put on leave over pro-Palestinian sentiment
26.03.2026

US academic sues Texas university after being put on leave over pro-Palestinian sentiment

Assistant professor of philosophy Idris Robinson accuses Texas State University of violating his free speech after he was put on administrative leave last year