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Katie Porter’s campaign rallies support from allies and endorsers who praise her policy positions and leadership, amid recent criticism and a video controversy, with her supporters emphasizing her fight for healthcare, workers' rights, and her authenticity as a leader.
France is experiencing a political crisis as Macron's allies, including former prime ministers, publicly criticize his handling of the deadlock, with some suggesting early elections or suspension of controversial reforms to stabilize the situation.
The article reports that the US intelligence chief under Trump has distanced itself from Five Eyes allies regarding Ukraine, indicating a possible shift or tension in intelligence cooperation related to the conflict.
Russia perceives Trump's approach to ending the Ukraine war as aligned with Putin's strategies, viewing his warm reception at the Alaska summit as an opportunity to shift U.S. alliances away from Europe.
The US is demanding to know what its allies would do in the event of a war over Taiwan, highlighting tensions and uncertainties surrounding potential military conflicts in the region.
European allies, including the US, are planning a future Ukraine stabilization force with a headquarters in Paris, aimed at supporting Ukraine post-ceasefire through logistics, training, and security, emphasizing Western unity and deterrence without committing US ground troops.
The Pentagon policy chief's aggressive and uncoordinated decisions, including demanding higher defense spending from Japan and unilaterally reviewing the AUKUS pact, have caused friction with allies and within the U.S. government, raising concerns about the impact on U.S. foreign policy and international relations.
President Trump praised NATO's increased defense spending target as a major achievement for the U.S., while criticizing Spain for negotiating an exemption from the new goal and threatening to make Spain 'pay twice as much' amid trade talks. NATO allies agreed to aim for 5% of GDP on defense by 2035, with Spain maintaining a 2.1% commitment. Trump expressed both criticism and a softer view of NATO members' efforts during the summit.
Iran's traditional regional allies, including Hezbollah, Iraqi PMF, and Houthis, remain influential but have been weakened by recent Israeli attacks. While Iran maintains strong ties with Pakistan and has sought better relations with regional rivals like Saudi Arabia, major global powers like Russia and China have condemned Israel's actions but are unlikely to provide direct military support unless the conflict escalates significantly. The situation remains tense, with potential for regional expansion if Iran or its allies are drawn into broader conflict.
President Trump returns to the G7 summit amid deepening rifts with allies, having previously caused tensions in 2018 by calling for Russia's inclusion and storming out over trade disputes; this time, he aims to reduce America's military involvement and pursue expansive trade negotiations, highlighting ongoing fractures within the alliance.
NATO is planning to significantly boost its defense readiness and weapon inventories, with leaders expected to set a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP at a summit in The Hague, amid concerns over reliance on the US and increasing threats from Putin.
NATO allies are increasingly concerned about relying on the US for their defense, as US defense chief warns that America cannot be solely depended upon, prompting discussions on new defense spending goals among NATO members.
Israel faces a triple crisis involving a humanitarian emergency in Gaza, loss of support among European allies, and a constitutional crisis over control of security and judicial institutions, with the situation potentially leading to a re-invasion of Gaza or political upheaval for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international criticism over Gaza operations, with Germany and other allies questioning Israel's recent military actions and approach to Iran amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
The United States and its allies are actively working to influence the future political landscape of Syria, aiming to establish a stable and cooperative government in the region. This effort involves diplomatic negotiations and strategic planning to counterbalance other influential powers in the Middle East.