Trump plans billions in arms sales as NATO summit tests alliance frayed by Iran war: ‘Daddy isn’t going anywhere’

WASHINGTON — One year after President Trump was dubbed “Daddy” by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the annual summit of the Atlantic alliance, the chief executive is returning with plans for billions in arms deals meant to push Europe to boost military spending — and show that “Daddy isn’t going anywhere” . Trump will arrive Tuesday for the two-day gathering in Ankara, Turkey, just three months after saying he was “absolutely without question” considering withdrawing from NATO in retribution for allies refusing US planes and ships access to key facilities during the Iran war. The president chalked up his…

Belgium granted right to appeal Folarin Balogun suspension ruling

Belgian soccer officials on Monday were granted the right to appeal the ruling that resulted in USMNT’s ace Folarin Balogun’s ban being overturned – hours before the two nations clash in Seattle. Bosses of the European federation wrote to FIFA chiefs, saying they were “astonished” by the dramatic decision, and…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic making most of NBA offseason

Luka Doncic appears to be making the most of his NBA offseason. Doncic posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story on Sunday afternoon that included pictures of him enjoying some time out on the water. The first photo of Doncic featured him free-falling into the ocean with his…

Carlos Alcaraz could miss 2026 French Open due to worrisome wrist injury

An injury may keep Carlos Alcaraz from going for a three-peat at the French Open. The two-time defending champion is currently sidelined due to a wrist injury, and tests this week will determine whether the 22-year-old can step on the clay at Roland Garros next month. “We’ll see,” Alcaraz told…

Trump urges Iran to release eight women reportedly set to be hanged

President Trump publicly implored Iran to release eight women whom the regime is allegedly set to execute as a means of building goodwill with the United States. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “To the Iranian leaders, who will…

4 health issues more likely to kill you in the morning

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is the least of your worries. While major cardiovascular events can occur at any time of day and often at unexpected times, scientists are aware of some potential patterns, thanks to the body’s circadian rhythm or internal biological clock. In the…

With Edwin Díaz injured, who will Dodgers use to get saves now?

DENVER –– It will likely be at least three months until the Dodgers get closer Edwin Díaz back from his elbow surgery. Three months, that means, of having to piece things together in save situations come the ninth. It’s not exactly new territory for the Dodgers. Since Kenley Jansen’s departure…

Karl-Anthony Towns turned into nonfacter when Knicks needed him most

In Game 1, the Hawks didn’t have an answer for Karl-Anthony Towns. They weren’t really slowing him down the first three quarters Monday, either. But in the final stanza, Towns didn’t see the ball much, and the Knicks blew a 12-point fourth-quarter lead in this best-of-seven opening-round series. Now, the…

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