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Today on America in the Morning Trump To Tariff Russia and Arm Ukraine On Monday, President Trump welcomed the NATO Secretary General to the Oval Office and announced a weapons deal to help Ukraine and warned Russia of penalties to come if they don't stop their attacks on their neighbor.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Assisted Living Building Fire Kills Nine An investigation is underway as to what caused a massive fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that killed 9 and injured at least 30 people.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports when firefighters arrived, they found some elderly residents hanging out of windows and begging for help.   SCOTUS Rules On DOE Employees The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Education Department to fire hundreds of employees.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Fed Building Flack Facing scrutiny from the White House, the Federal Reserve's chairman is asking a watchdog group to review costs of the Fed's building renovations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   NYC Mayoral Surprise It appears that Andrew Cuomo isn't giving up yet on his political comeback.  The former disgraced New York Governor, who lost in a Democrat New York City mayoral primary to socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, will stay in the race for mayor, but instead run as an independent.     Tarantulas At The Airport This can be considered either food for thought or thinking twice when ordering airport food.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on over a thousand tarantula spiders found in desert boxes at an airport in Germany.      Latest On Texas Flooding The continued threat of flooding is making rescue and recovery efforts in the deadly July 4th floods challenging in the Texas Hill Country.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Investigating The Auto Pen President Trump and some House Republican leaders continue to investigate former President Biden's actions and demeanor in his final weeks in office.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the latest focus is on Biden's use of the ‘auto pen.'   States Sue Trump Administration The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit being brought by more than a dozen states.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports the suit revolves around frozen after-school and summer funding.   Finally  “H” is for hacker, and “X” stands for the X social media platform.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports fans of Elmo on Sesame Street were left speechless after racist and obscene tweets were posted on that favorite character's X account in a cybersecurity breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Air India Crash Sparks Urgent Jet Checks After the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 that claimed 260 lives, India's aviation watchdog DGCA has ordered urgent inspections of fuel switch locking systems on all Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft in the country. A preliminary probe revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut off within a second after takeoff, with cockpit recordings capturing confusion among the pilots. The incident has cast a spotlight on a 2018 FAA advisory that was not acted upon by Air India as it was non-mandatory. Over 150 aircraft are now being inspected, with DGCA setting a July 21 deadline. The crash has reignited debate on long-ignored safety warnings in Indian aviation. Jaishankar to China: Peace First, Progress Next In his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan clash, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that resolving border tensions is key to rebuilding trust. “Differences must not become disputes,” he said, urging both nations to maintain momentum in de-escalation and avoid restrictive trade practices—an indirect reference to China's export curbs on critical minerals. The talks follow the October 2024 Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan and come ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave. Jaishankar underlined that stable India-China ties are vital for global stability, calling for mutual respect and far-sighted diplomacy. MRP Reform on the Cards: No More Fake Discounts? Why does a product tagged ₹5,000 regularly sell at ₹2,500? The government wants to know. The Centre is considering a major revamp of the MRP (Maximum Retail Price) system, with plans to link prices to actual production and marketing costs. The aim is to prevent “price illusions” and deceptive discounts. A recent meeting led by the Consumer Affairs Department explored guidelines that could ensure more transparency in retail pricing. While officials insist it's not about price control, industry players warn that cost-plus pricing may hurt flexibility and product variety. It's early days yet—but the move could change how India shops. Trump's 50-Day Threat to Russia Donald Trump has issued a 50-day deadline to Russia: broker peace with Ukraine or face 100% tariffs and secondary sanctions on oil buyers. In a high-stakes policy shift, the former president said countries purchasing Russian oil—including China and India—could also face penalties. The announcement was made during his meeting with NATO Secretary General and caused a brief rally in Russian markets, as investors welcomed the grace period. Trump also revealed a new U.S. weapons package for Ukraine, with NATO nations footing the bill. With the ceasefire deadline looming, global eyes are now on Moscow—and its oil partners. Maglev Mania: China's 600 kmph Train In just seven seconds, it rockets to 600 kmph. China's latest Maglev train is faster than a plane, covering the Beijing-Shanghai 1,200 km route in just 150 minutes. Unveiled at the 17th Modern Railways Expo, the train levitates using magnetic fields to eliminate friction—offering a silent, ultra-fast ride. A vacuum-tube test in Hubei Province clocked the train at 404 mph in under 7 seconds. Built by state-run CRRC, it boasts a futuristic interior and aerodynamic design. The full high-speed track is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. China isn't just advancing rail tech—it's reimagining time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AP correspondent Jennifer King reports that President Trump says there's a plan forming to help Ukraine bolster its air defenses.

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a plan takes shape under President Donald Trump for Ukraine weapons sales.

Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump riding a high after his trip to the NATO summit in the Netherlands. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte was full of praise for the president who he called "daddy", referring to Trump's handling of the Israel-Iran conflict. The US president has long demanded all members in the alliance bump up their defence spend.

To talk about President Trump, Ukraine and NATO’s new spending commitments, Nick Schifrin sat down with Secretary General Mark Rutte. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

To talk about President Trump, Ukraine and NATO’s new spending commitments, Nick Schifrin sat down with Secretary General Mark Rutte. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Day 1,199.Today, as Ukraine strikes more military targets deep inside Russia, Moscow responds by launching a massive missile and drone attack against civilian targets across much of Ukraine. We hear what life is like in the embattled city of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, and then the latest updates on resistance in the occupied territories with Dr Jade McGlynn. Later, we interview Lord Robertson - architect of the UK's Strategic Defence Review.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Fermín Torrano (Freelance Reporter). @FerminTorrano on X.Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Lord Robertson (former NATO Secretary General of NATO and lead author of Britain's Strategic Defence Review)SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:Hear the full interview with Lord Robertson on our sister podcast ‘Battle Lines':https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ Learn more about ‘Helping to Leave' - the charity mentioned by Jade McGlynn:https://helpingtoleave.org/en My 24 hours on the front line (Fermín Torrano for The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/on-ukraine-front-line-pokrovsk-russia/ NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord George Robertson, former Nato Secretary General and lead author of the UK's new Strategic Defence Review, talks to Roland about what it will take for Britain to be warfighting ready. His message is a vital clarion call for the British government and general public to wake up to the very real threat posed by Russia and the scale of change that needs to be undertaken: "This is not business as usual."But with President Donald Trump's call for spending 5% of GDP on defence likely to be adopted by Nato later this month, is a commitment of 2.5% and an ambition of 3% by 2034 enough? And are ordinary British people ready for the sacrifices involved in creating a credible deterrence to protect the UK?https://linktr.ee/BattleLinesContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For review:1. US Vetoes UNSC Gaza Ceasefire Resolution.  “The United States has been clear we would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas and does not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza,” Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea told the council before the vote. 2.  Iran Rejects US Nuclear Deal Proposal.  The supreme leader insisted Iran would not abandon its uranium enrichment program. 3. IDF responds with artillery barrage to rocket fire targeting the Israeli Golan Heights.  A group calling itself the Mohammed Deif Brigades claimed the attack in a post on Telegram.  After the rocket fire, Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Israel considered “the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and [rocket] fire toward the State of Israel.” 4. Israeli defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will showcase its family of high energy laser weapon systems at the upcoming Paris Air Show. The IDF said that a lower-powered laser interceptor system shot down some 35 Hezbollah drones over northern Israel last year.5. President Trump phone call with Russian President. President Trump said Wednesday that Russian President Putin told him that Moscow would retaliate against Ukraine's drone attack over the weekend, casting doubt that a peace deal to end the war could come soon. 6.  NATO Secretary General: US is Committed to NATO; No Plans to Withdraw Troops.7. Senate Armed Service Committee Defense Reconciliation Bill.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's new tariff policy, the threat of Russia and China's military growth, and the future of the NATO alliance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump secures a 30-day limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia while the NATO Secretary General announces Ukraine will never join NATO, fulfilling one of Putin's key demands for ending the war. • Russia agrees to stop targeting Ukrainian infrastructure for 30 days as a first step• Trump's direct phone call with Putin lasted between 90 minutes and two hours• NATO Secretary General's statement about Ukraine never joining NATO removes a major obstacle• Some NATO nations including France considering putting troops into Ukraine despite the risks• Common sense leadership focusing on peace is emerging across Europe• Israel resumes military operations after Hamas violated ceasefire conditions• Israel targeted the Hamas political leader in Gaza with precise airstrikes• Ceasefire conditions regarding prisoner returns weren't honored by Hamas• Hamas used the ceasefire period to regroup, rearm and repair infrastructure• The centuries-old conflict makes lasting peace extremely challenging• Gavin Newsom launching podcast featuring conservative voices like Charlie Kirk• Newsom making strategic moves toward a likely 2028 presidential run• California's failures under Newsom include homelessness crisis, education decline, and budget deficits• Despite high gas taxes, California ranks 47th in road quality• Prediction: Newsom-Whitmer ticket for Democrats in 2028• Biden family members lose Secret Service protection under Trump administration• Hunter Biden had 18 agents assigned to his detail despite no credible threats• JFK assassination files reveal possible CIA connections and a surprising letter from JFK Jr.• American astronauts rescued by SpaceX after being stranded in space for nine months• Trump gave Elon Musk approval to complete the rescue missionSupport the showDON'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EMERGENCY, PLUS, SAVE 15%: https://www.twc.health/elsa#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQDesign Like A Pro: https://canva.7eqqol.net/xg6Nv...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses his meeting with Trump, and the President's commitment to NATO. He speaks with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NATO Secretary-General mark Rutte visits U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. A look at the diplomacy as well as the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine. Trade tariffs appear imminent on many popular goods and a tropical cyclone ravages southeastern Africa.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump met with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House. The two discussed numerous issues—including negotiating a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, China's global predations, and reciprocal tariffs. 5:10pm- On Tuesday, after meeting with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Ukraine agreed to terms for an immediate ceasefire with a willingness to enter “immediate negotiations to end this conflict [with Russia] in a way that's enduring and sustainable." On Thursday, during a press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to an agreement—though he insisted there needed to be alterations to the current terms—and that he is expecting to speak with President Trump over the phone in the coming days. 5:20pm- According to research from the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project, former President Joe Biden signed dozens of executive orders with an “autopen”—raising questions about the legitimacy of those actions. Did Biden know what he was signing? Earlier this year, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed that during a closed-door meeting Biden had no recollection of signing an executive order that effectively froze new liquid natural gas export permits. While appearing on the show yesterday, Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) asked “who was actually making the decisions?” and insisted Congress must investigate. He noted: “it's not clear” if Biden is “cognitively able to remember” what happened or if he was even aware his signature was being used. 5:25pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated that the business community “understands” the motivation behind President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. 5:30pm- According to a report from Todd Shepherd from Broad + Liberty, Governor Josh Shapiro's (D-PA) administration is unable to locate “key emails” pertinent to the sexual harassment accusations brought against Shapiro's Director of Legislative Affairs. You can read the article here: https://broadandliberty.com/2025/03/11/shapiro-admin-cant-locate-key-emails-in-sexual-harassment-case-zero-emails-on-the-serveris-preposterous/. 5:40pm- Since Gavin Newsom debuted his podcast earlier this month, the California governor has interviewed right-wing figures like Steven Bannon and Charlie Kirk. The ladies of The View aren't thrilled about Newsom's civil conversations with rival political ideologies. 5:50pm- In recent days, Tesla's stock has tumbled and there have been a growing number of social media influencers advocating for a Tesla boycott in response to CEO Elon Musk's work on behalf of the Trump Administration. In a show of support, President Donald Trump bought a Tesla at the White House on Tuesday.

LIVE: President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. The meeting focused on defense spending, with the president urging NATO members to increase their contributions. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as other Slovak ministers. Next up is an interview with Matúš Nemec, a student at the University of Prešov in eastern Slovakia and a radio amateur, who made history by successfully establishing a radio connection with the crew aboard the International Space Station.

On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as other Slovak ministers. Next up is an interview with Matúš Nemec, a student at the University of Prešov in eastern Slovakia and a radio amateur, who made history by successfully establishing a radio connection with the crew aboard the International Space Station.

His 14 year-stint at the top of European politics has earned him a distinguished record of domestic and international achievements.Mark Rutte, born in The Hague in 1967, embarked on a career in business after leaving university and held several positions at Unilever.His career in Dutch politics started in 2002, and four years later – as leader of the VVD party – he became prime minister.During his tenure, he steered the Netherlands through times of significant national and global upheaval. From economic crisis, to the coronavirus pandemic.And now, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's 14th Secretary General, he faces his next challenge – leading Europe's response to recent Russia-US talks over Ukraine.Mark Coles takes a closer look at Mark Rutte.Production TeamProducers: Sally Abrahams, Mantej Deol, Chloe Scannapieco Editor: Ben Mundy Sound: Neil Churchill Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine SchereckCredits Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte with the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, 20 Feb. 2025 Mark Rutte cycles away from his office, on his last day as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, tv47 Yes Minister, BBC TV, Comedy Greats

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte gave his full-throated backing to US President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against Russia aimed at halting its war on Ukraine. He is joined by Bloomberg's John Micklethwait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. Israel - Hamas Ceasefire & Hostage Talks Continue.Key mediator Qatar it had presented both parties with a “final” draft of the agreement. Israel's Channel 12 news reported Monday that Jerusalem considered it broadly acceptable. CNN cited an Egyptian official as saying the mediating countries — Qatar, Egypt, and the United States — had not yet received a response from Hamas.2. NATO Secretary General (Mark Rutte) Wants Commitment for Increased Spending by Alliance Members.Reuters reported on Monday that Secretary Rutte is of the view that new military capability targets could require members to commit to “as much as” 3.7 percent GDP.3. Greece Adds Rafale Fighters to Warplane Arsenal.The latest Rafale delivery supports Greece's goal to operate 200 x aircraft from the 4.5 and 5th generations comprising the F-16 Viper, F-35s, and the Rafales by 2030.Greece now operates 24 x Rafale fighters.4. USMC awards contract to integrate the Forterra autonomy package on JLTVs in support of the ROGUE Fires Vehicle & NMESIS program. NMESIS = Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System.5. US Navy Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Admiral Jim Kilby) makes a statement at the annual Surface Navy Association symposium regarding the downing of the F/A-18 by friendly fire, in December 2024.6. Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth appears before the Senate Armed Service Committee for confirmation hearing. 

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses engaging with the Trump administration and trends in U.S. defense spending with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the UBS European Conference in London. What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. Israel: Escalation Dominance Against Iran.Israel's attacks on Saturday crippled Iran's ability to produce long-range ballistic missiles and rendered crucial energy facilities vulnerable to future attacks by destroying air defense batteries protecting them.2.  Israeli PM: Stop the Iran Nuclear Program.Israel is determined to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the Prime Minister said Monday at the opening plenum of the Knesset's winter session. 3. Head of Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps: Israel had “failed to achieve its ominous goals” with its Saturday strikes on Iranian military sites. The attack was a sign of “miscalculation and helplessness.”4. US security Council meets to discuss Israeli strikes on Iran. The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the situation in the Middle East following Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran.  Council president Switzerland said Iran requested the meeting with the support of Algeria, China and Russia.5. Israel to field the Iron Bean air defense system.Iron Beam systems will be integrated into the network of Israeli air defense weapons within a year, the Israeli Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Rafael is the main developer of the Iron Beam system, and Elbit supplies the laser cannon for it.6. NATO Secretary General: N. Korean Troops Deployed to Kursk.“I can confirm that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that North Korean military units have been deployed to the Kursk Region,” Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a press briefing.7. French & German collaboration on Future Combat Air System (6th Generation Fighter) and Main Combat Ground System (Main Battle Tank) experience delays.8. USAF likely to award Northrup Grumman a second, Low Rate Initial Production contract for B-21 Raider Bomber.

NATO's first Secretary General, Hastings Ismay, profoundly shaped today's Alliance. Join us to discuss his legacy with his latest biographer, Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely. Hastings (Pug) Ismay was a general who never commanded beyond lieutenant colonel, rising through the ranks as a staff officer. This brought him into contact with politicians, like Churchill, and senior military commanders such as General Eisenhower, with whom he formed an enduring friendship. After retirement from the Army, Ismay briefly became a minister before serving as NATO Secretary General, 1952-1957. His time in office saw many challenges - the Soviet invasion of Hungary, Suez, the Cyprus Crisis of 1963-64 and the death of Stalin. Steering NATO through these crises required judgement, patience and humility. His legacy is that of NATO with a strong central headquarters connecting its political and military dimensions, and organisation with a global security perspective and a Secretary General who remains the servant of the Alliance. Our guest this episode, Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely , served in the British Army for 40 years, including in the 1982 Falklands War for which he was awarded the Military Cross, in Bosnia and Iraq. His book ‘Anatomy of a Campaign: The British Fiasco in Norway 1940' won RUSI's inaugural Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History. His latest book, ‘General Hastings ‘Pug' Ismay: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat' was published in 2024.

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For review:1.  Iran Targets Israel With More Than 180 Missiles - PM Netanyahu Reaction: "Big Mistake".At a security cabinet meeting in the aftermath of the attack, PM Netanyahu warned that Tehran had made a “big mistake tonight” and vowed that “it will pay for it.”2. Iran celebrates missiles attack on Israel.Iran's IRGC boasted of its ballistic missile attack on Israel and threatened to carry out “crushing attacks” against the Jewish nation if it retaliates.3. IDF Cross-Border Raids into S. Lebanon.The IDF said Special Forces have carried out more than 70 small raids, destroying numerous Hezbollah positions, tunnels and thousands of weapons. The IDF said the sites were located both inside Lebanese villages and in forested areas.4. US Destroyers Intercept Iranian Missiles.USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) and USS Cole (DDG-67) fired a dozen interceptors as part of the US response to Iranian missiles launched at Israel, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.5. US augments forces in Middle East with additional troops and warplanes.The US Central Command announced Tuesday that three additional squadrons of warplanes were arriving in the region, while one was already present.6. New NATO Secretary General.Mark Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, officially took charge of NATO today, succeeding longtime leader Jens Stoltenberg as the alliance's new secretary general. 7. Netherlands will collaborate with Naval Group (France/Thales) to develop new submarine to replace the current Walrus-class.  Naval Group is set to deliver the first two of the four submarines by 2034, with the new vessel a conventionally-powered variant of the Barracuda class.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a new NATO Secretary-General takes up the job.

As I approach the end of my tenure as NATO Secretary General, I look back at some of the important lessons of the past 10 years that I believe must continue to guide the Alliance in the future.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses his tenure with NATO, ongoing politics,  and what's to come. Stoltenberg speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Navy is preparing for a potential war with China in just three years. The goal? That 80 percent of the U.S. fleet would be ready for battle. In the face of rising detention risks for foreigners inside China, U.S. lawmakers are pushing for the highest possible travel advisory for the country. That's as some Americans have already spent years wrongfully held in Chinese prisons. The Chinese Communist Party is said to use U.S. laws against Americans. House lawmakers are digging into how China weaponizes the rule of law. And, the world's largest military alliance is readying for a new leader. The NATO Secretary General shares his outlook and lessons with allies about China. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

A week ago today, NATO wrapped up its 75th anniversary summit. At the event genuine  support of Ukraine was on full display. Discussion of how to Trump-proof NATO dominated the agenda, partnerships with NATO's southern periphery were side stepped and the war in Gaza was largely ignored. All of this was choreographed to project unity and paper over disagreements within the alliance. But do such optics actually help to Order the Disorder?    To find out we're joined by Jane Kinninmont – who was in Washington at the Summit. She tells Jason about the discussions on the margins of the summit – mostly about Joe Biden – and the glaring omission from the formal agenda: the Israel-Gaza conflict. She also shares a live-show discussion among her; Élie Tenenbaum, the Director of IFRI's Security Studies Centre in Paris, just back from a mission to Kyiv; and Dr. Isabelle Werenfels, a senior fellow at the German think tank SWP. The trio opine on their impressions of the summit, the key announcements on Ukraine (which were quite minimal), the role of Spain in raising the Gaza issue, and what a Trump presidency might mean for NATO.    Twitter: @DisorderShow    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/     Website: https://natoandtheglobalenduringdisorder.com/     Producer: George McDonagh  Exec Producer: Neil Fearn    Show Notes Links    “Trump-proofing NATO” has been one of the buzzwords around this summit. The BBC covers the issue here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gr90jnxjvo     The NATO summit's official communique is here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_227678.htm     Jane, Isabelle and Élie were all members of an independent experts group appointed by the NATO Secretary-General to contribute ideas on NATO's approach to the Middle East and Africa, some of which were picked up in the summit communique. The expert group report can be found here: https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/2024/5/pdf/240507-NATO-South-Report.pdf     Jane and Isabelle wrote a version of the report here as a policy brief for SWP: https://www.swp-berlin.org/10.18449/2024C25/     Elie's most recent study on the military situation in Ukraine can be found here: https://www.ifri.org/en/publications/politique-etrangere/articles-de-politique-etrangere/military-stakes-war-ukraine   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why should the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) care about gender? What are women, and women's networks, doing to advance democracy – and how should a military alliance think about the strategic utility of programs like Women, Peace and Security? And what does this mean for the NATO Summit?   Irene Fellin, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative, to discuss what's on her mind as NATO celebrates its 75th year and heads into the Washington Summit.

75 years since NATO was created to defend Europe, Sitrep asks what's needed to do that job properly today.From organising hundreds of thousands of troops, to digging ditches and ensuring bridges can carry tanks, the challenges are explained by Professor Michael Clarke and Oana Lungescu, a former senior advisor to the NATO Secretary General.Part of the jigsaw is the new Alliance Reaction Force. It's commander, Lieutenant General Lorenzo D'Addario tells Sitrep how the ARF plans to pack more punch more quickly.And former Royal Navy Commander chooses his ‘moment that made me', when an engineering mistake flooded his ship and threatened to sink it.

Two Royal Navy minehunters, given to Ukraine last year, are still in UK waters because they can't get into the Black Sea while the war continues.But Ukraine's Navy is using them to prepare for when they can start clearing the hundreds of explosives lying on the sea-bed. Sitrep's Simon Newton has been watching some of that work on Exercise Sea Breeze in Scottish waters.Mark Rutte has been appointed as the next NATO Secretary General, so we ask a former alliance insider what the job involves and what the new leader will bring to the role.And another veteran shares the moment that made them. Professor Neil Greenberg tells Sitrep how hearing a radio interview by chance led him from young medical student to a world respected authority on military mental health via many Royal Navy ships and submarines.

In our news wrap Thursday, Vladimir Putin signed deals with Vietnam during his trip to bolster support in Asia, the trial of a Russian American woman accused of treason began in Moscow, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to be the next NATO Secretary General and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced sanctions against Mexican drug cartel members in a push to address the opioid crisis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, Vladimir Putin signed deals with Vietnam during his trip to bolster support in Asia, the trial of a Russian American woman accused of treason began in Moscow, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to be the next NATO Secretary General and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced sanctions against Mexican drug cartel members in a push to address the opioid crisis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After Biden praises the outgoing Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg, we look at what his probable successor, former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, might have to do to secure the backing of Hungary. Elsewhere, South Korea and Australia attempt to improve diplomatic relations with China as tensions rise in the region. Plus: same-sex marriage is legalised in Thailand and the V&A's new Naomi Campbell exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has marked the alliance's 75th anniversary by saying "we must be doing something right". It has grown from 12 countries at its inception to 32. Its newest members, Sweden and Finland, abandoned their neutrality and joined the alliance as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Addressing a ceremony in Brussels, Mr Stoltenberg said the alliance's success came from the interdependence of its North American and European members. The former and possibly future US president, Donald Trump, has repeatedly voiced scepticism about Nato. Also in the programme: a drone attack on the Burmese capital, and some good news for the American man who received the world's first genetically-modified pig kidney. (Photo: Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attends a meeting of the North Atlantic Council with Indo-Pacific partners at the Nato headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 4 April, 2024. Credit: Johanna Geron/Reuters)

Jens Stoltenberg has been Secretary General of NATO since 2014, and prior to that served twice as Prime Minister of Norway. Looking at him is interesting because, at least in the early part of his premiership, many commentators, buoyed by the end of the Cold War and the third wave of democratisation, genuinely believed that the world was converging on Norwegian attitudes towards democracy and international cooperation. During his time as NATO Secretary General, though, the World has stopped converging on Norwegian, or Western, ideals of democracy. In fact, too often, it seems as if the West is converging on the rest of the World. In this context, is gradualism, the political approach favoured by Stoltenberg, insufficient? Stoltenberg is rarely described as controversial, but is his political philosophy and his outlook now the very thing all politicians wish to avoid becoming more than anything else - outdated? My guest today is Magnus Takvam. Magnus is a Norwegian journalist, broadcaster and political commentator who until 2022 worked with NRK, the Norwegian state-owned Broadcasting Corporation. As well as Stoltenberg's career, Magnus and I discuss the effect oil wealth has had on Norwegian politics and society, the 2011 Norway attacks, which occurred on Stoltenberg's watch, and the future trajectory of Norwegian politics.

Max and Donatienne discuss Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as European Commission President and Dutch PM Mark Rutte vying to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General. Finally, Max and Donatienne are joined by Ilaria Mazzocco, senior fellow with the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS, for a conversation on growing European dependencies on China for climate technologies and China's EV export boom.    Learn more:   Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Green Industrial Policy: A Holistic Approach  Balancing Act: Managing European Dependencies on China for Climate Technologies  Electric Shock: Interpreting China's Electric Vehicle Export Boom 

Christiane Amanpour is in Ukraine where, days away from the second anniversary of the war, there are feelings of urgency and of frustration. As American support dries up, just as Ukraine needs it most, Russia has delivered a frontline defeat and now its flags are now flying over Avdiivka in the east. Still Ukraine battles on: with fewer weapons, less ammunition and troops staggering from two years of war. Christiane spoke to President Zelensky on stage at the Munich Security Conference.  Also on today's show: Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General; Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia; Pete Ricketts, U.S. Republican Senator; Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins Heritage to underscore the needs for increased and sustained defense spending across the NATO alliance, more balanced burden-sharing, and the ramping up of defense production to rise to the challenges of this pivotal moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine shocked the world in 2022 when it fought off Russia's invasion, defying expectations of its imminent demise.  Nearly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Kyiv is still hanging on, but world support is slipping for this critical fight for democracy. Putin boasted this month that Ukraine has nothing and even the staunchest Ukraine supporters know their summer counteroffensive failed to achieve its objectives. As NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg has worked tirelessly to get Ukraine what it needs, and he joins the Christiane from Oslo, Norway.  Also on today's show: International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric; actor Adam Driver; columnist/author David Brooks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Despite endless promises that NATO's dedication to Ukraine is unwavering, we were treated to a peek behind the mask yesterday, when the NATO Secretary General's chief of staff suggested in a newspaper interview that Ukraine might cede land to Russia in exchange for NATO membership of what's left of the country. Is Ukraine about to get thrown under the bus? Also today: Trump's numbers keep improving with each indictment...do they realize this?