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  Berlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 Britain and Germany are working together to develop strike missiles, their defence ministers said Thursday, as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and European powers seek to reduce dependence on US weapons. "We together will begin co-leading the development of a new European-developed deep precision strike capability with a range of 2,000 plus kilometres (1,250 miles)," Britain's John Healey said at a bilateral meeting in Berlin. Germany's Boris Pistorius said work on the missiles had begun and would ... read more |
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Kazakhstan denies reports Russia to leave Baikonur spaceportAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) May 15, 2025 Kazakhstan said Thursday there were no talks on Russia giving up its lease on the Baikonur spaceport before it runs out in 2050, amid reports Moscow is looking to ditch the ageing cosmodrome. ... more  
'Paradigm shift': Germany says to meet Trump's NATO spending targetBerlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 Germany's new government surprised NATO allies on Thursday by putting forward plans to boost defence spending, to meet a target of five percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump. ... more  
Warm Trump-Erdogan ties puts Turkey at heart of peace diplomacyIstanbul (AFP) May 14, 2025 Turkey is deploying all-out diplomatic efforts to secure a Russia-Ukraine deal, to ease Syria's relations with the West and facilitate Iranian nuclear talks, its diplomatic standing burnished by Donald Trump's approval. ... more  
India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear arsenal mismanagementSrinagar, India (AFP) May 15, 2025 India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of failing to control their nuclear weapons, calling on the world to monitor their neighbour's arsenal just days after their most serious military confrontation in two decades. ... more |
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Putin sacks chief of military's land forcesMoscow (AFP) May 15, 2025 President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sacked Russia's chief of land forces, General Oleg Salyukov, the Kremlin said, in the latest removal of a high-profile military establishment figure amid the offensive on Ukraine. ... more |
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Time 'to put pressure on Putin': UK defence ministerBerlin (AFP) May 15, 2025 UK defence minister John Healey said on Thursday that Ukraine's allies "need to act" and "put pressure on Putin", amid uncertainty over highly anticipated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. ... more  
Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspaceTallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025 Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. ... more  
Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territoryCairo (AFP) May 15, 2025 Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say. ... more 
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to IsraelLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law. ... more |
Iran says it's open to temporary uranium enrichment limitsTehran (AFP) May 13, 2025 Iran is open to accepting temporary limits on its uranium enrichment, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, while adding that talks with the United States have yet to address such specifics. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Ecuador says 1,500 troops deployed to Amazon after deadly guerrilla clashQuito (AFP) May 12, 2025 Ecuador's Ministry of Defence on Monday said it had deployed 1,500 troops to an Amazon region to "find and eliminate" leftist guerrillas blamed for a recent ambush that killed 11 soldiers. ... more 
Five European defence ministers to meet in Rome on FridayRome (AFP) May 12, 2025 Defence ministers from five major European military powers will meet in Italy on Friday to discuss support for Ukraine, the host country said. ... more 
Finland looks to increase age of reservists to 65Helsinki (AFP) May 14, 2025 Finland said Wednesday that it was looking at increasing the maximum age of reservists to 65 as part of plans to strengthen security because of tensions with neighbouring Russia. ... more 
'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches CannesCannes, France (AFP) May 15, 2025 A documentary whose main subject, 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza weeks before it premiered at Cannes stunned viewers into silence at the festival Thursday. ... more |
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UK govt defends supplying fighter jet parts to Israel London (AFP) May 15, 2025 The UK government Thursday defended supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, telling a London court that suspending exports would compromise Britain's security and damage relations with Israel and allies. ... more  
ICEYE to Supply SAR Satellites to Polish Armed ForcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Poland to supply the Polish Armed Forc ... more 
Moscow metro unveils reconstruction of Stalin monumentMoscow (AFP) May 15, 2025 Moscow authorities on Thursday unveiled a large panel featuring Joseph Stalin inside a central metro station in the Russian capital. ... more 
Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter crashes, killing sixWashington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025 A military helicopter crashed in central Sri Lanka on Friday, killing six military personnel, the nation's air force said. ... more |
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Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One giftWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Monday angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. ... more 
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on boardTokyo (AFP) May 14, 2025 A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. ... more 
Decorated Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation appealSydney (AFP) May 16, 2025 One of Australia's most decorated soldiers on Friday lost a legal bid to overturn bombshell court findings that implicated him in war crimes while serving in Afghanistan. ... more 
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school: witnessesDepeyin, Myanmar (AFP) May 12, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the Southeast Asian nation recover from a devastating earthquake. ... more |
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With Trump's second term, Big Tech embraces US exceptionalismWashington (AFP) May 15, 2025 Big tech companies are increasingly waving the US flag in Washington where President Donald Trump is back in charge, pushing his America First agenda. ... more |
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China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian armyBeijing (AFP) May 15, 2025 China said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade. ... more 
Germany aims to have Europe's 'strongest conventional army': MerzBerlin (AFP) May 14, 2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Wednesday to build up "the strongest conventional army in Europe" as the continent faces a hostile Russia while the Ukraine war rages on. ... more
Germany says willing to 'follow' Trump on 5% NATO spending goalTurkey (AFP) May 15, 2025 Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Berlin was willing to "follow" US President Donald Trump's demand for NATO to ramp up its defence spending target to five percent of GDP. ... more 
India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear arsenal mismanagementSrinagar, India (AFP) May 15, 2025 India and Pakistan accused each other Thursday of failing to control their nuclear weapons, calling on the world to monitor their neighbour's arsenal just days after their most serious military confrontation in two decades. ... more |
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