The already strained NATO alliance is showing further signs of fraying, as Donald Trump's allies resist getting involved in his war on Iran. Recent examples include Spain closing its airspace to US jets and Italy denying US military aircraft bound for the Middle East permission to land at a base in Sicily.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will soon wrap up its Iran operations, suggesting allies must take the lead in dealing with much of the aftermath.

The agreement that President Trump struck with the European Union has cleared a major hurdle that delayed it for months.

Decades after the NBA first took an interest in Europe, it took a significant step this week toward establishing a new basketball league on the continent.

March 18, 2026 • EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has asked European allies for a lot lately – the use of military bases, the potential relocation of missile defense systems and generally stronger support for US military action against Iran.

European insurance watchdogs are taking a closer look at how the industry values its investments in private credit amid widespread concerns about the asset class.

The president’s approval rating has declined in recent polls as he navigates the prolonged shutdown, tensions with Iran and rising gas prices. The partial shutdown — driven by a funding stalemate over the Department of Homeland Security — reached 44 days on Sunday,