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Today: June 18, 2025

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Europe|MidEast|World

Saudi Arabia is ready to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, TASS cites envoy as saying

Saudi Arabia is ready to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, Russian state news agency TASS cited the Saudi ambassador to Moscow as saying on Tuesday.

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Finland warns Xi of 'provocation' by N Korea in Ukraine war

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he told China's President Xi Jinping that North Korean activities with Russia were an escalation and

Finland warns Xi of 'provocation' by N Korea in Ukraine war
Europe|US|World

As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential

As US election nears, Europe worries over impact on Ukraine war and NATO
US|World

US believes some N.Korean soldiers are in Russia's Kursk region, officials say

The United States assess that some North Korean soldiers are in Russia's Kursk region, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming an assessment made by NATO a day

Europe|Technology|World

Erdogan says Turkey aims to have "Steel Dome" air defence system

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey aimed to have its own "Steel Dome" multi-layered air defence system soon, adding that Ankara would also increase its long-range

Erdogan says Turkey aims to have "Steel Dome" air defence system
Europe|World

Italy plans to spend 8.2 billion euros on new tanks, sources say

An Italian parliamentary committee approved on Tuesday a government plan worth some 8.2 billion euros ($8.86 billion) to buy new-generation tanks and revamp the army's ground forces,

Italy plans to spend 8.2 billion euros on new tanks, sources say
Election|Political|US

How Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia

The U.S. presidential election on Tuesday carries significant stakes for the Kremlin

How Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia
Economy|Political|US|World

Ukraine has received only 10% of latest approved aid from US, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has received only 10% of U.S. military aid approved by Congress earlier this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video released on Wednesday.

Ukraine has received only 10% of latest approved aid from US, Zelenskiy says
Economy|Political|World

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says

Canada would have to double current defense spending by fiscal 2032-33 to achieve its stated goal of meeting NATO targets, an increase that could violate fiscal

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says
Election|Europe

Lithuania's election-winning Social Democrats designate deputy leader as PM

Lithuania's opposition Social Democrats, the winners of Sunday's parliamentary election, have decided on deputy leader Gintautas Paluckas to be the Baltic

Lithuania's election-winning Social Democrats designate deputy leader as PM
Election|Europe|Political|US

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump returns to the White House

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers

Poland is preparing to start talks on ordering over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers under a framework agreement with U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers
Europe|World

Germany's top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war

Germany’s top diplomat has arrived in the Ukrainian capital on an unannounced visit

Germany's top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Stock Markets|US

In a Trump win, 'buy-the-dip' opportunity seen in European defence

A Donald Trump victory in the race for the White House is widely seen as bullish for European defence stocks, given his warnings to scale back U.S. military support

In a Trump win, 'buy-the-dip' opportunity seen in European defence
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Poland to spend $750 million to boost ammunition production

Poland plans to invest 3 billion zlotys ($750 million) to boost ammunition production, according to a bill published late on Monday, aiming to ensure it has sufficient supplies in

Poland to spend $750 million to boost ammunition production
Asia|World

NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says

A security grouping in Southeast Asia similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not possible at present given diverging interests and alliances in the region, the

NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
Europe|World

Exploding parcels in Europe part of plot to target US flights, officials say

Parcels that exploded at logistics depots in Europe were part of a test run for a Russian plot to trigger explosions on cargo

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Poland indicts two men in connection with spying for Belarus

Polish prosecutors have indicted two men in a case concerning cooperation with Belarusian intelligence services, they said on Tuesday, one of a string of espionage cases in the NATO

Europe|Political|World

France's Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and reiterated his condemnation of an escalation in Russia's attacks against the country in a phone call with

France's Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine asks NATO for membership invite next week, letter shows

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation to Kyiv at a meeting in Brussels next week to join the

Ukraine asks NATO for membership invite next week, letter shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

German defence minister seeks 4.7 billion euro deal to buy four submarines, sources say

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to purchase four submarines in a deal worth more than 4.7 billion euros ($5 billion) that will require parliamentary spending committee

German defence minister seeks 4.7 billion euro deal to buy four submarines, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Germany offers re-deployment of Patriot air defence units to Poland

Germany has offered to re-deploy Patriot air defence systems to NATO ally Poland at the

Germany offers re-deployment of Patriot air defence units to Poland
Europe|Political|World

What the term ‘escalation’ gets wrong about Ukraine striking Russia

What the term ‘escalation’ gets wrong about Ukraine striking Russia

Political|US

NATO's Rutte congratulates Trump, says allies spending more on defence

NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for being elected president of the United States, and emphasised that members were increasing their military spending

NATO's Rutte congratulates Trump, says allies spending more on defence
Economy|Election|US

Trump victory to reverberate through global economy

Donald Trump's victory in the race to become the next U.S. president will have economic consequences for the rest of the world that are likely to be deep and

Trump victory to reverberate through global economy
Election|Political|US|World

On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election

Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory

On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election
Europe

Germany's cabinet approves draft law on voluntary military service

Germany's cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law that would allow the army to gauge the readiness of the country's 18-year-olds to serve in the Bundeswehr as it looks to boost

Germany's cabinet approves draft law on voluntary military service
Business|US|World

Trump's US election win may bring NATO members' defense spending back into focus

NATO-member defense spending may come back into focus as former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to office.

Trump's US election win may bring NATO members' defense spending back into focus
Opinion|Political|World

Ukraine is forced to confront a brutal Trump reality that it hoped would never happen

Ukraine is forced to confront a brutal Trump reality that it hoped would never happen

Europe|Political|US|World

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Around 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political pitfalls of his first

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Europe|US|World

North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says

The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also for the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on

North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says
Election|US|World

Tusk says Poland will work on strengthening relations with US

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday Poland would work on strengthening its relations with the United States following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election.

Tusk says Poland will work on strengthening relations with US
Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy calls for EU support to meet NATO spending target

Italy urged the European Union on Thursday to guarantee bond issuance needed to finance defence, saying a NATO spending target of at least 2% of

Italy calls for EU support to meet NATO spending target
Political|US|World

Russia's Putin says NATO is an anachronism

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described NATO as a "blatant anachronism" which was needed by the United States in order to dominate its zone of influence.

Russia's Putin says NATO is an anachronism
Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says he is unaware of details of Trump plan to end war, bridles at ceasefire talk

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he was not aware of any details of U.S.

Zelenskiy says he is unaware of details of Trump plan to end war, bridles at ceasefire talk
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Ukraine should remain neutral for there to be a chance for peace, adding that the borders of Ukraine should be in accordance

Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace
US|World

Turkey's Erdogan sees easy end to Ukraine war if Trump takes solution-based approach

War in Ukraine could end easily if the U.S. administration under Donald Trump takes a solution-based approach, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Friday.

Turkey's Erdogan sees easy end to Ukraine war if Trump takes solution-based approach
Europe|World

Greece, Turkey to keep talking on maritime boundaries agenda, ministers say

Greece and Turkey still disagree on the extent of issues needing to be tackled over the designation of their maritime boundaries but talks will continue, the Greek

Greece, Turkey to keep talking on maritime boundaries agenda, ministers say
Europe|Political|World

Italy PM urges EU to focus on itself after Trump's victory

The EU must focus on setting its own house in order, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday, citing tariffs, competitiveness and defence as the most pressing issues

Italy PM urges EU to focus on itself after Trump's victory
Americas|Political|US|World

Erdogan's 'friend' Trump played role in strained Turkey-U.S. ties

President Tayyip Erdogan called Donald Trump a "friend" in welcoming his return to the White House, and invited him for a visit despite longstanding strains in Turkish-U.S. ties including

Erdogan's 'friend' Trump played role in strained Turkey-U.S. ties
Business|Europe|Finance

Poland signs deal for delivery of vehicles to support missile launchers

Poland signed a 1.3 billion zloty ($323.19 million) contract to purchase domestically produced accompanying vehicles for WR-40 Langusta multiple rocket launchers, Defence Minister

Poland signs deal for delivery of vehicles to support missile launchers
Political|World

North Korean deployment is 'dangerous expansion' of support for Russia's Ukraine war, NATO says

NATO members said on Friday that the deployment of North Korean troops is a "dangerous expansion" of the country's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.

Europe|World

Polish PM to meet French, UK, NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will meet France's president, Britain's prime minister, the head of NATO, and leaders of Nordic and Baltic states soon to discuss transatlantic

Polish PM to meet French, UK, NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine
US|World

Trump in phone call advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine - Washington Post

U.S.

Trump in phone call advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine - Washington Post
Europe|Political|US|World

UK defence minister: We expect Trump to remain committed to Ukraine and NATO

British defence minister John Healey said on Monday he expected the incoming Donald Trump administration to remain committed to NATO and to Ukraine in its conflict against Russia

UK defence minister: We expect Trump to remain committed to Ukraine and NATO
Europe|Political|World

Don't prejudge Trump over Ukraine, France says

Ukraine's allies must not prejudge how Donald Trump will handle the war there, France's foreign minister said on Monday, as French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister

Don't prejudge Trump over Ukraine, France says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey pressing U.S. to rethink Kurdish alliance in Syria

Turkey is pressing the United States to reconsider its support for Kurdish militants in Syria, according to comments by its leaders including President Tayyip Erdogan, who has again

Turkey pressing U.S. to rethink Kurdish alliance in Syria
Business|Europe

Embraer plans defense office in Europe as C-390 sales pick up

Brazilian planemaker Embraer's defense unit is planning to open an office in Europe, as sales of its C-390 Millennium military cargo aircraft gain pace in the region.

Embraer plans defense office in Europe as C-390 sales pick up
Europe|Political|World

Finland dismisses 'Finlandisation' model for Ukraine

Forcing neutrality onto Ukraine will not bring about a peaceful solution to the crisis with Russia, Finland's foreign minister said on Monday, adding

Finland dismisses 'Finlandisation' model for Ukraine
Election|Europe|US|World

Greek PM Mitsotakis speaks with Trump, invites him to Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke on Monday with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, congratulating him on his election victory and inviting him to visit Greece.

Greek PM Mitsotakis speaks with Trump, invites him to Greece
Europe|Political|US

Blinken heads to Brussels as European diplomats brace for four more years of Trump

Blinken heads to Brussels as European diplomats brace for four more years of Trump

Blinken heads to Brussels as European diplomats brace for four more years of Trump
Europe|Political|US|World

Blinken heads to Europe for Ukraine talks ahead of Trump return

The outgoing Biden administration's top diplomat, Antony Blinken, heads to Brussels on Tuesday for talks with European allies concerned that President-elect

Blinken heads to Europe for Ukraine talks ahead of Trump return
Europe|US|World

Isolationism has never worked for America, EU's Kallas says

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's incoming foreign policy chief, cautioned on Tuesday against making assumptions about what U.S.

Isolationism has never worked for America, EU's Kallas says
Election|Europe|Political|US

Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's election

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent meetings on Ukraine with NATO and European Union officials following last week’s U.S. presidential election and the return of Donald Trump to the White House in January

Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's election
Europe|World

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns of threat from Russian ties with China, Iran, North Korea

Russia's growing economic and military cooperation with China, North Korea and Iran is threatening Europe, the Indo-Pacific and North America, NATO Secretary General

NATO chief warns of threat from Russian ties with China, Iran, North Korea
US|World

Kyiv 'cautiously optimistic' after discussing deep strikes in Russia with US

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday he was "cautiously optimistic" after discussing with U.S.

Kyiv 'cautiously optimistic' after discussing deep strikes in Russia with US
Election|Political

'Never heard of him:' surprise and questions greet Trump's defense secretary pick

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth as U.S. defense secretary was met on Wednesday with surprise at the

'Never heard of him:' surprise and questions greet Trump's defense secretary pick
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says

Turkey was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as Ankara continues what it calls its efforts to balance its Eastern and

BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says
Europe|Technology|World

Hungary's defence procurement agency hacked, government says

Foreign hackers broke into the IT systems of a Hungarian government agency responsible for defence procurement but no sensitive data about Hungary's military have been compromised

Economy|Political|World

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'

Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a wider push to modernise its armed

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'
Europe|Political|US

Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says

Germany needs to step up its role in defence if the U.S. is to focus less on Europe, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, adding it will take a modification of the

Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says
Europe|Science|Technology

Poland boosts drone purchases, to start unmanned aircraft inspectorate in January

Poland has ordered 52 FlyEye surveillance drones in a contract worth 100 million zlotys ($24.49 million), its defence minister said on Friday, adding that a drone military

Poland boosts drone purchases, to start unmanned aircraft inspectorate in January
Europe|World

Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid in 'massive' air strike

Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones that killed at least seven

Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid in 'massive' air strike
World

Hamas political office has not moved to Turkey from Qatar, Turkish source says

A Turkish diplomatic source dismissed on Monday reports that Hamas had moved its political office to Turkey from Qatar, adding that members of the Palestinian militant group only

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Rheinmetall aims for 20 billion euros in sales in 2027

Rheinmetall aims for 20 billion euros ($21.08 billion) in sales for 2027, boosted by increased defence spending by EU and NATO country leaders in response to the Ukraine war, the

Rheinmetall aims for 20 billion euros in sales in 2027
Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons

Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic warfare and other military assets as part of a drive to foster closer

EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons
Europe|US|World

Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security

The United States opened a new air defence base in northern Poland on Wednesday, an event the European nation's president said

Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security
Europe|US

Blinken, in Brussels, pledges to shore up Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition

U.S.

Blinken, in Brussels, pledges to shore up Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition
Europe|World

Zelenskiy addresses parliament as Ukraine marks 1,000 days of Russian invasion

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday in a speech marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Zelenskiy addresses parliament as Ukraine marks 1,000 days of Russian invasion
Europe|Political|World

Russian spy chief says NATO aid for Ukraine missile strikes will be punished

Russia will retaliate against NATO countries that facilitate long-range missile strikes against Russian territory by Ukraine, foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin said in an

Russian spy chief says NATO aid for Ukraine missile strikes will be punished
Political|US

Putin's spy chief warns West against direct military conflict with Russia

President Vladimir Putin's spy chief warned the West on Wednesday that it risked disastrous consequences if the United States

Putin's spy chief warns West against direct military conflict with Russia
Europe|Political|US

Trump picks former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as nominee for NATO ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump chose lawyer Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday to be U.S. ambassador to NATO, selecting a loyalist with little foreign

Trump picks former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as nominee for NATO ambassador
Europe|Political|World

Hungary to install air defence system near Ukraine border

Hungary is going to install an air defence system in the northeastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is "greater than ever", its

Hungary to install air defence system near Ukraine border
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger

Russia said on Thursday that a new U.S. ballistic missile defence base in northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger, but Warsaw said "

Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger
Election|Europe

Who are the main contenders in Romania's presidential election?

Romanians vote in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, with the second round due to be held on Dec. 8. A parliamentary ballot is also set for Dec.

Who are the main contenders in Romania's presidential election?
Europe|Political|World

Poland's Tusk says threat of global conflict is real

Recent events show that there is a real risk of a global conflict breaking out, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday, after Russia fired a hypersonic intermediate-range

Poland's Tusk says threat of global conflict is real
US|World

NATO's Rutte visiting U.S. President-elect Trump, De Telegraaf reports

NATO chief Mark Rutte is visiting U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at his residence in Florida, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Friday, citing sources.

NATO's Rutte visiting U.S. President-elect Trump, De Telegraaf reports
Political|US|World

NATO boss Rutte held talks with Trump in Florida, alliance says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, a spokesperson for the transatlantic military alliance said on Saturday.

NATO boss Rutte held talks with Trump in Florida, alliance says
Political|World

Canada's Trudeau condemns violent protests as NATO meets in Montreal

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday condemned violence and antisemitism at anti-NATO and pro-Palestinian protests in downtown Montreal on Friday night, where

Canada's Trudeau condemns violent protests as NATO meets in Montreal
Europe|World

Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Ukraine war with NATO chief

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday during his visit to Ankara, a

Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Ukraine war with NATO chief
Election|Europe|World

Who is Romania's surprise hard-right presidential candidate?

Calin Georgescu, a Romanian hard-right NATO critic, appeared in a dead heat with leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu after the first round of presidential elections on

Who is Romania's surprise hard-right presidential candidate?
Europe|World

Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official

Russia's land forces are bigger now than at the time of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but their quality has decreased since, a NATO top military

Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official
Europe

Focused on domestic defence, Germany works on expanded civilian shelter proposal

Germany is currently working on a proposal to expand the number of shelters available for civilians by looking at public and private facilities that could be converted if necessary,

Focused on domestic defence, Germany works on expanded civilian shelter proposal
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO

Britain and its allies will not be intimidated by Russian cyberthreats into stopping supporting Ukraine, British cabinet office minister Pat McFadden said on

Russia will not intimidate us with cyberthreats, UK minister tells NATO
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'

A top NATO military official on Monday urged businesses to be prepared for a wartime scenario and adjust their production and distribution lines accordingly, in order to be less

Top NATO official calls on business leaders to prepare for 'wartime scenario'
World

Trump's foreign policy: rethink NATO, troops to Mexico, end Ukraine war

Republican President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to fundamentally alter the U.S. relationship with NATO during his second four-year term and rapidly bring the war in

Trump's foreign policy: rethink NATO, troops to Mexico, end Ukraine war
Election|Europe|Political|US

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump's victory are mixed on NATO's eastern flank

Conservative lawmakers in the Polish parliament exulted at Donald Trump’s victory

Some exult, others worry: Reactions to Trump's victory are mixed on NATO's eastern flank
Opinion|Political

How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

How different a commander in chief will Trump be?

Europe|Health|World

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
Europe|Political|US|World

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia

Hungary’s foreign minister is criticizing U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
Europe|Political|World

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a revamped version of his country's nuclear doctrine that lowers the bar on when he could use Moscow’s atomic arsenal

The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
Europe|Political|World

Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO

Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
Political|US|World

Trump announces Matthew Whitaker as his pick to be US ambassador to NATO

Trump announces Matthew Whitaker as his pick to be US ambassador to NATO

Trump announces Matthew Whitaker as his pick to be US ambassador to NATO
Europe|Political|US

What to know about Matthew Whitaker, Trump’s pick to be America's ambassador to NATO

Donald Trump has tapped former acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker as U.S. ambassador to NATO, set to make him the nation’s representative to a bedrock Western alliance that the president-elect has repeatedly relished criticizing

What to know about Matthew Whitaker, Trump’s pick to be America's ambassador to NATO
Asia|Europe|World

Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO

The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO

Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO
Europe|World

Nordic, Baltic countries and Poland to increase support, ammunition to Ukraine

Nordic and Baltic states and Poland said on Wednesday they would in the coming months step up support for Ukraine, including to the country's defence industry, and invest

Election|Europe|Political

Romanian watchdog calls for TikTok suspension over election fears

A senior official at Romania's telecoms regulator called on Wednesday for TikTok to be suspended pending an investigation into the platform's

Romanian watchdog calls for TikTok suspension over election fears
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says Trump Ukraine aid cut would be 'death sentence' for Kyiv's military

Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday any decision by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to cut support for Ukraine would be a "death

Russia says Trump Ukraine aid cut would be 'death sentence' for Kyiv's military
Europe|Political|World

Russian acts of sabotage may lead to NATO invoking Article 5, says German intel chief

Russia's acts of sabotage against Western targets may eventually prompt NATO to consider invoking the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, the head of Germany's foreign

Russian acts of sabotage may lead to NATO invoking Article 5, says German intel chief
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security

NATO says its leader and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have met for talks on global security

NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
Election|Europe

Far-right populist surprises in Romanian presidential election appearing set to enter runoff

Electoral data shows a far-right populist leads in Romania’s presidential election and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks

Far-right populist surprises in Romanian presidential election appearing set to enter runoff
Election|Europe|World

A far-right populist shocks Romania by heading into the presidential runoff

Romania is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election

A far-right populist shocks Romania by heading into the presidential runoff
Europe|Political|World

Greece calls for increased EU defence role, cooperation with NATO

The European Union needs to boost its defence role and arms industry and improve cooperation with NATO, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday after talks with the

Greece calls for increased EU defence role, cooperation with NATO
US

US bombers intercepted by Russian jets near Kaliningrad on Monday

By Mike Stone and Anne Kauranen WASHINGTON D.C

Europe|Political|World

NATO reaffirms support for Ukraine following Russian ballistic missile launch

NATO members on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for Ukraine during talks with the country's officials held in response to Russia's launch of an experimental intermediate-range

NATO reaffirms support for Ukraine following Russian ballistic missile launch
Business|Political|US|World

Turkey scales down $23 billion F-16 jet deal with US, minister says

Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the purchase of 79 modernisation kits for its existing fleet,

Turkey scales down $23 billion F-16 jet deal with US, minister says
Europe|World

Polish PM to urge 'navy policing' in Baltic Sea on visit to Sweden

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that he would urge Baltic and Nordic countries to take joint action regarding security of Baltic Sea waters during a two-day trip

Polish PM to urge 'navy policing' in Baltic Sea on visit to Sweden
Business|Europe|Technology

Kosovo to build ammunition factory, drone lab to support defence industry

Kosovo plans to build its first state-owned ammunition factory and drone design lab, to prop up the country's defence industry, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday at a

Kosovo to build ammunition factory, drone lab to support defence industry
Europe

Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge

A member of Romania's coalition government threw its weight behind the centrist candidate in a presidential election run-off late on Monday, as the NATO member braces for a ballot

Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge