On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte said European members and Canada are on track to bring their defense spending into line with that of the United States, which has long criticized Europe's lack of military spending and perceived "free riding."

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces a tough challenge keeping the US committed to the alliance, especially with President Trump demanding "loyalty" beyond financial…

With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth…