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NATO Tensions Spike as Trump Blasts Allies Over Iran Conflict

The US president complained NATO countries did not want to join the fight against Iran, yet still complain about high oil prices. U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO allies on Friday, accusing them of failing to support the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran and branding the alliance “cowards. Rising Friction Within the Alliance Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump argued that NATO partners were unwilling to contribute meaningfully to the conflict, despite benefiting from U.S. security guarantees. He declared on social media that “without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER TIGER,” warning that Washington would “remember” the lack of support.  Strategic Stakes The criticism comes as tensions escalate across the Middle East, with the U.S. and Israel engaged in active military operations against Iran. Trump has repeatedly urged NATO members to take a more assertive role, particularly in securing strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz.  Broader Hum...

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US Job Cuts More Than Double in January, But Labor Market Remains Strong

 

US employers in the financial and technology sectors launched restructuring efforts in January, leading to a significant increase in job cut announcements. 

According to a report released on Thursday, announced layoffs reached 82,300, more than double the number in December. However, the labor market appears strong for workers despite recent job cuts, with the January jobs report showing the 37th consecutive month of job gains and a small uptick in the unemployment rate.

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