Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit
The development comes as the United States reshapes its military commitments to NATO, reflecting Washington's growing focus on preparing for potential conflicts in multiple...
US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ of Drones to Deter China
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years through regular air and naval operations,...
US and Iran begin technical talks to advance peace deal and reopen Hormuz
The United States and Iran have entered a new round of technical negotiations in Qatar aimed at turning last month's interim ceasefire into a...
Syria appoints final lawmakers, new parliament to convene next week
Syria has completed the formation of its transitional parliament after President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed the remaining lawmakers to the 210-member People's Assembly, allowing the...
Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks
Iran is seeking international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz after its temporary agreement with the United States,insisting it should control...
Spain links more than 1,000 excess deaths to record June heat
Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths attributable to heat during June, according to official data, after a severe early-summer heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C and...
European shares dip as Iran peace doubts weigh on markets
European stock markets edged lower after a strong quarterly rally as renewed uncertainty surrounding US-Iran diplomacy prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance....
UK’s next PM faces £4.7 billion defence funding gap
Britain's next prime minister is expected to inherit an immediate fiscal challenge after the government unveiled a major defence spending plan that leaves a...
Myanmar moves to revive China backed Myitsone dam project
Myanmar's government is preparing to restart the long-delayed Myitsone hydropower project, reviving one of the country's most controversial infrastructure developments after more than a...
EU Carbon Reforms Spark Industry Divide over Climate Policy
European industrial companies are increasingly divided over the European Union's planned overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc's flagship carbon pricing mechanism....