Mark Rutte

Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands between 2010 and 2024. Following his departure from national politics, Rutte will take up the post of NATO Secretary-General in October 2024. Rutte was the leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 2006 through 2023.
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Breaking news: South Korean president risks removal after shocking martial law move

Breaking news: South Korean president risks removal after shocking martial law move

South Korean opposition starts impeachment process after presidentʼs martial law attempt. French government faces major shake-up while Trumpʼs team looks at Ukraine peace plans that might surprise NATO

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 03:44 AM  •  2678 views
South Korean president faces removal after martial law chaos

South Korean president faces removal after martial law chaos

South Korean opposition starts impeachment process after presidentʼs failed martial law attempt. French government falls in rare no-confidence vote‚ while Trump team considers Ukraine peace plans

Society, Politics • December 5 2024 , 12:06 AM  •  1382 views
US top diplomat suggests big change in Ukraine's military recruitment rules

US top diplomat suggests big change in Ukraine's military recruitment rules

US Secretary Blinken points to need for younger soldiers in Ukraineʼs military effort. Western allies promise full support with training and equipment for any expanded mobilization plans

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 06:08 PM  •  676 views
NATO's new plan against secret attacks leaves Russia unhappy

NATO's new plan against secret attacks leaves Russia unhappy

NATO prepares fresh counter-measures for cyber-attacks and infrastructure damage from foreign powers. Alliance members discuss better ways to share intel and protect key systems across Europe

Politics • December 3 2024 , 02:34 PM  •  1520 views
NATO chief hints at new approach for Ukraine's military future

NATO chief hints at new approach for Ukraine's military future

NATO Secretary-General dodges Ukraine membership questions at Brussels meeting. His focus shifts to boosting Kyivʼs military strength while Russian forces continue their push westward

Society, Politics • December 3 2024 , 11:34 AM  •  1642 views
North Korean troops join Russian forces as NATO chief speaks up in Greece

North Korean troops join Russian forces as NATO chief speaks up in Greece

NATOʼs top official points out dangerous changes in Ukraine situation during Athens meeting. Russia gets military help from several countries including troops from North Korea

Society, Politics • November 26 2024 , 11:51 AM  •  1378 views
Secret Florida meeting: Top NATO chief flies to meet with next US president

Secret Florida meeting: Top NATO chief flies to meet with next US president

NATOʼs new Secretary General had a private meet-up with Donald Trump in Palm Beach this weekend. The high-level talk focused on global security matters while raising questions about travel arrangements

Society, Politics • November 23 2024 , 12:14 PM  •  4686 views
How prepared is Europe for another Trump-style leadership in America?

How prepared is Europe for another Trump-style leadership in America?

Europe faces new challenges as US elections approach‚ with preparations already in motion for possible changes in trans-atlantic relations. Current global conflicts and power-shifts make European position more complex

Economics, Politics • November 6 2024 , 12:27 PM  •  553 views
Trump's unexpected return: Global leaders line up to welcome 47th US president

Trump's unexpected return: Global leaders line up to welcome 47th US president

After leaving office 4 years ago Donald Trump made an astonishing comeback to win US presidency. World leaders from Ukraine to Japan rushed to send their well-wishes highlighting plans for future cooperation

Politics • November 6 2024 , 12:24 PM  •  636 views
North Korean soldiers show up in Russia while global tensions rise

North Korean soldiers show up in Russia while global tensions rise

NATO spots North Korean troops in Russiaʼs Kursk area‚ marking new phase in Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile Hezbollah picks new chief after Israelʼs strike‚ and Georgia faces post-election turmoil

Society, Politics • October 29 2024 , 11:04 PM  •  1038 views
North Korean soldiers show up near Ukraine border as Russia seeks help

North Korean soldiers show up near Ukraine border as Russia seeks help

Pentagon spots 10‚000 North Korean troops in eastern Russia with some moving towards Ukraine border area. NATO and US leaders voice strong concerns about this new development in the three-year conflict

Politics • October 28 2024 , 07:00 PM  •  1371 views
NATO boss shares intel on mysterious foreign troops spotted near Ukraine border

NATO boss shares intel on mysterious foreign troops spotted near Ukraine border

Fresh reports confirm presence of North Korean military personnel in Russian territory close to Ukraine. Intel shows thousands of soldiers training near areas where Ukraine gained ground last summer

Politics • October 28 2024 , 02:21 PM  •  6434 views