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Lavrov Meets Xi Ahead of Putin’s Visit to China
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and discussed…
Trump Threatens Harsh Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face severe economic sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days. “My call to Putin is clear. If a meaningful ceasefire is not reached, we will impose 100%…
EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.
Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in…
Australia Fires HIMARS for First Time in Indo-Pacific Drill
Australia launched the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for the first time in the Indo-Pacific during the "Talisman Sabre" military exercise alongside the US, Japan, France, South Korea, and Singapore.
Held across…
Over 30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes in Syria
Armed clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups in the southern Syrian city of Sweida have left over 30 dead and 100 injured, according to the Interior Ministry.
The violence reportedly began after a series of kidnappings, including the…
Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Keith Kellogg Visits Kyiv
US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine Representative, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense, security, and bilateral cooperation.
Welcomed by Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak, Kellogg’s visit comes as tensions with…
Drone Downed Near Erbil Airport by US Defense System
A drone was intercepted and destroyed by the US C-RAM air defense system near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq early this morning.
Explosions were heard around 2:30 a.m., followed by sirens at the nearby US Consulate. Security…
Macron Announces €6.5B Defense Boost Amid Rising Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged an additional €6.5 billion in defense spending over the next two years, aiming to raise the annual defense budget to €64 billion by 2027.
Speaking ahead of Bastille Day, Macron warned that Europe…
German Chancellor Criticizes Israeli Actions in Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza, calling them “unacceptable” in an interview with ARD.
Merz revealed he had repeatedly raised concerns directly with Israeli Prime…
Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff in London
A small Beech B200 aircraft crashed and caught fire seconds after takeoff from Southend Airport in London, en route to Lelystad, Netherlands. The number of casualties remains unknown.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with fire crews…