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Ukrainian Drone Explodes in Romanian Port, Kyiv Blames Russia

The Russian Embassy in Romania said that any attempts to link these drones to Russia and hold it ...

Russia-Ukraine War June 5, 2026

UK Must Boost Defense Spending to Be Ready for Greater Conflicts, Says Military Chief

British Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said thatin his 35-year career, 'this ...

UK News June 5, 2026

5 Countries Elected to Rotating Seats on UN Security Council

The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally-binding decisions, such as authorizing the use ...

International June 4, 2026

Trump Will Attend NATO Summit in July, Says Rubio

Rubio told lawmakers that the upcoming summit in Turkey 'is probably the most important meeting in NATO's history.'

Europe June 4, 2026

Allies to Reinforce Air Defenses Along NATO Eastern Flank After Russian Drone Incident, Says Romania

Last week, a Russian drone strayed into Romanian territory while conducting missions in Ukraine, hitting a block of ...

Russia-Ukraine War June 3, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Terminal After Russian Attack Kills 22 Across Ukraine

The strikes came a day after Russia launched missile and drone volleys against several Ukrainian cities.

Russia-Ukraine War June 3, 2026

EU Enlargement Is of Geostrategic Interest for Europe, Says Top Brussels Official

Albania is one of six Balkan nations in the process of joining the EU, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...

Europe June 2, 2026

Overnight Strikes on Ukraine Were Retaliation for Hit on Student Dorm, Moscow Says

The attacks followed threats that Russia would begin 'systematic strikes' after Ukrainian drones struck student housing in Russia-occupied ...

World News June 2, 2026

Ukraine Wants Progress on Peace Negotiations Before Winter, Zelenskyy Says

The Institute for the Study of War said Russia’s battlefield performance reveals that 'the character of the war ...

World News June 2, 2026

Japan, South Korea Considering Military-Logistics ‌Agreement, Seoul Says

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi rejected accusations that Tokyo was pursuing a 'new militarism' and criticized China for ...

World News June 1, 2026

Hegseth Criticizes Europe Over Defense Spending, Praises Asian Allies

The remarks were made amid mounting pressure from Washington on Europe to commit more resources to its own ...

Europe June 1, 2026

Japan, Germany Dismiss Russian Criticism of Military Buildup

Japanese envoy to the U.N. Kazuyuki ⁠Yamazaki said his country has upheld international law and has been faithful ...

Asia & Pacific May 29, 2026

Germany, Netherlands to Take Command Role to Strengthen Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank

Pressure on European NATO members to take more responsibility for their own defense has mounted following criticism from ...

Europe May 29, 2026

Iceland’s Parliament Votes to Hold Referendum on Restarting EU Membership Talks

Iceland had initially applied to join the bloc in 2009, after its banking sector collapsed during the 2008 ...

Europe May 29, 2026

Bulgaria Affirms 5 Percent GDP NATO Defense Spending Commitment

NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte called Bulgaria a ‘valued ally making important contributions to our shared security.’

Europe May 28, 2026

Ukrainian Parliament Ratifies EU Loan to Increase Defense Spending

Ukraine struck a deal with Sweden to buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets, with Stockholm agreeing to donate ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 28, 2026

US Embassy in Kyiv Says It’s Staying Open Despite Russia Warning Diplomats to Leave

Moscow said it was preparing to launch the strikes in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on a ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 28, 2026

Latvia to Boost Anti-Drone Defenses Along Russian, Belarusian Borders

In recent weeks, a number of Ukrainian drones directed at military operations against Russia have strayed into NATO ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 27, 2026

Hantavirus Cases From Cruise Outbreak Rise to 13, Situation Remains Stable, WHO Says

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that there have been no new deaths reported since May 2, with the number ...

Europe May 27, 2026

South Korea to Launch First Nuclear-Powered Submarines by Mid-2030s

The push comes after the United States gave South Korea its backing to build nuclear-powered submarines in October ...

Asia & Pacific May 26, 2026

Character of War Shifting in Favor of Ukraine, Think Tank Says

The Institute for the Study of War stated that Ukraine is 'starting to regain more ground than it ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 25, 2026

Hantavirus Situation Stable, WHO Chief Says

The WHO recently confirmed that the virus on an affected ship was the Andes variant, the only type ...

US News May 25, 2026

Lukashenko: Belarus Won’t Be Dragged Into Ukraine War but Will Defend Itself If Attacked

Russia and Belarus held three days of drills to practice preparing and deploying nuclear forces amid what Moscow ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 22, 2026

NATO Has to Be Good for All Allies: Rubio

Marco Rubio had said in March that the United States must reexamine its relationship with NATO because members ...

Executive Branch May 22, 2026

Eurozone Cuts Growth Forecast as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation, Says EU

‘The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a major energy shock,’ said Commissioner for Economy and Productivity ...

Europe May 21, 2026

Russian Jets Repeatedly Intercepted British Surveillance Aircraft: UK Officials

British minister John Healey said the incidents 'will not deter the UK’s commitment to defend NATO, our allies ...

Russia-Ukraine War May 21, 2026

Chances of Clash Between Russia and NATO Increasing: Russian Diplomat

The Russian Defense Ministry began three days of nuclear drills to practice preparing and deploying nuclear forces amid ...

World News May 19, 2026