Finland to join NATO military alliance this week, says alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg
The Hindu
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland will become the 31st member of the military alliance on April 4, 2023.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland will become the 31st member of the military alliance on Tuesday.
“From tomorrow, Finland will be a full member of the alliance,” Mr. Stoltenberg told reporters in Brussels.
Explained | How does a nation secure NATO membership?
He said that Turkey, the last country to have ratified Finland's membership, will hand its official texts to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday as NATO Foreign Ministers gather in Brussels.
Mr. Stoltenberg said he would then invite Finland to do the same.
A flag raising ceremony to add the Finnish flag to those of the other members will take place at NATO headquarters at on Tuesday afternoon.
Slovenia's parliamentary election results show a tight race between liberals and populists, signaling potential political instability ahead.
IEA chief warns of a potential energy crisis worse than the 1970s, with 11 million barrels lost daily amid regional conflicts.
Cuba begins restoring power after a nationwide grid collapse, affecting thousands amid an ongoing energy crisis and blackouts.
The Hindu LIVE updates on March 23 2026 on Iran-Israel war. Iran faces deadline of US President Donald Trump warning to open Strait of Hormuz
Brazil's Lula condemns renewed colonialism and U.S. interference in developing nations at a summit in Colombia.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military staff amid escalating tensions and ongoing missile attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Russia claims control of Potapivka village in Ukraine's Sumy region amid ongoing military efforts to establish a buffer zone.
Iranian missile strikes on Israeli towns cause widespread damage and injuries, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely
Sergio Gor's inaugural trip as U.S. Special Envoy to South Asia signals strategic U.S. engagement amid regional tensions.
Slovenians vote in a tight election between liberal and populist candidates, impacting the country's future domestic and foreign policies.
Netanyahu asserts U.S.-Israel alliance fights Iranian threats, emphasizing global security after missile strikes on Israeli and European targets.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in the West Bank, causing injuries and destruction amid ongoing settlement expansion.
Britain asserts no evidence of Iran planning missile strikes on Europe, despite Israeli claims of missile capabilities.