July 25, 2026
He calls for new naval bases as part of wider military upgrade plan
NATO’s operational reach is expected to face constraints under the proposed changes
NATO remains under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw
The procedures will apply to exercises, training, humanitarian assistance, and responses to natural disasters and man-made catastrophes
He hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others would send ships to the area
US president says forces are going after remaining vessels
The Army says the ships were engaged in “trouble-making and provocation”
Taiwan's defence ministry says in a statement that it keeps a close watch on activity in the strait
